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Project Update: 20th Street South BUILD Grant / Interchange.
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Summary:
The City of Brookings was awarded a federal “Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development” (BUILD) Grant to construct 20th Street South between 22nd Avenue South and 34th Avenue South along with an interchange at I-29 & 20th Street South. The engineering firm HDR was hired to complete the first phase of the project, which includes the Interstate Justification Report, environmental assessment, right-of-way and design. Staff will provide an update of the project and the 60% construction cost estimate.
Background:
The BUILD grant was awarded to the City of Brookings in the fall of 2019. The grant provides for constructing 20th Street South from 22nd Avenue South to 34th Avenue South along with a new interchange. The BUILD Grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation for a total project cost anticipated at $23,347,037. Approximately $4,669,407 or 20% of the funding is local. This local match is met with City partners including $2 million from Brookings County, $669,407 from Private Donors and $2 million of City funding to make the project possible.
Staff will provide a 60% construction review at this meeting. The 90% review is tentatively scheduled for February, 2021.
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