Direct Connect April 2026

Here is an overview picture of the most active area of the project. On the left in the southern portion of the new main line overpass. It starts with a ground based portion and transitions into the recently added steel that will extend over 42 and Browning Road. The partial ramp on the right was built in an earlier phase of the project and will eventually carry traffic from 42 North to 295 North.

First sections of steel have been installed over the past few weeks. Temporary railings have been installed so work can begin on the bridge deck for this section. 

Steel has been installed up to the point where it would pass over the current travel lanes. You can also see that metal brackets have been added to the tops of the columns where steel beams will be attached. 

Thes two columns will hold up cross beam which will hold the new mainline overpass. 

Work continues to close up the hole in the retaining wall where the temporary Browning Road overpass was. A couple rows of wall panels have been installed and they have poured the concrete barrier along the botton. 

Paving work has been going on under where the steel has recently been installed. This will allow for a lane shift they will probably have happened by the time you see this. I believe this is needed because it looks like temporary supports will be needed to install the next sections of steel. The lane shift will provide room to install these supports. 

The retaining wall for the southern end of the new mainline overpass is nearly complete. Panels are all installed and cap has been installed. Drainage work has been going on, on top so it will probably be ready for paving soon.