The city of Jonesboro is applying for a TIGER transportation grant that would place a connector and a bridge at Patrick Street. The total project cost would be $15.6 million…80% of the grant money would come from the TIGER grant and the remaining 20% would come from the city of Jonesboro.
Under the plan, the Patrick Street connector and bridge would replace Bridge Street’s aging bridge. Bridge Street would become an overpass for pedestrians and bicycles. The Fisher Street crossing would close after the Patrick Street bridge would open.
If the TIGER grant is approved, the city would have seven years to complete the project. North Patrick Street would also be expanded going toward and beyond Johnson Street. Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroad would also pay 10% of the project. Fisher Street is recommended for closing due to how dangerous it is and how many accidents occur in Fisher Street.
The grant is being written by the city at this time and will submit the application for the TIGER grant by the April 29th deadline.
