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Athene Pedestrian Bridge

Open since October 2024

A pedestrian and cycling bridge links Raccoon River Park with Walnut Woods State Park and the regional trail network.

Project images and plans

Completed Athene Pedestrian Bridge spanning the Raccoon River, with its central sculptural tree canopy.
Actual project photograph

The completed Athene bridge

The completed Athene Pedestrian Bridge over the Raccoon River. Source: American Galvanizers Association project gallery; photograph date not stated.

Source: American Galvanizers Association project gallery Responsive WebP copy.View original source
Area
Raccoon River Park / Walnut WoodsSource
Location
Raccoon River Park to Walnut Woods State ParkSource
Project scope
620-foot bridgeSource
Documented detail
Five Waters projectSource

What matters next

Latest documented stage
Open since October 2024.Source
Next milestone
Further phase announcements and completion updates from the linked project sources.
Project context

A pedestrian and cycling bridge links Raccoon River Park with Walnut Woods State Park and the regional trail network.

Project milestones

Bridge opens

The city records the bridge opening in October 2024.

Source

Acceptance communication

The council communication concerns contract acceptance and administrative closeout.

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Documents & sources

Official records and reporting, with access limitations noted.

Open questions

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