Cascade Road Pedestrian Bridge

Cascade Road Pedestrian Bridge
Location: The bridge on Cascade Road over the Thornapple River
Estimated Completion: Spring 2025
Funding Source: State ARPA and Cascade Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Phase Estimates: Phase I of constructing the pedestrian bridge began on the "dam" side starting October 31 with an estimated completion of December 16, 2024. On August 28, 2024 the project contractor requested a deadline extension that was discussed at the 8/28/24 Board of Trustees meeting.  The Board voted to assert Phase 1 and Phase 2 completion by May 2025, at the same bid price.  Phase II estimated beginning in March with completion of the other side's construcion in May of 2025. 

Cascade Township Staff worked with the Kent County Road Commission and MDOT to complete construction plans for a pedestrian walkway on the Cascade Road bridge over the Thornapple River.  Enhancements occurred on both sides of the bridge and included a physical barrier to separate the pedestrian lane from traffic, widening of the path, a higher outer railing, and year-round lighting.  This long-overdue project was an important step toward creating a safer and more walkable “village” area.
 














 
For further questions related to the Cascade Road Pedestrian Bridge, contact Engineer Thorne at (616) 949-1500 or email him at athorne@cascadetwp.com.