Page last updated on July 23, 2025 at 2:48 pm
Project Summary:
This project was prioritized by the City Council Sidewalk Committee to install new sidewalk on Jefferson Street from 8th Street to 10th Street to improve safety and accessibility for people walking in the area. Bledsoe Riggert Cooper James is the engineering design consultant for this project.
The sidewalk is planned to be entirely within existing City right of way, but construction may require grading or driveway replacement outside of existing right of way. Property owners will be contacted individually to coordinate those activities.
Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2026. Please be aware the responsibility for the maintenance of the sidewalk and tree lawn (the area between the edge of the road and the private property line) falls to the adjacent property owner in accordance with the City of Bloomington Municipal Code (BMC). BMC Section 12.24.030 and Section 6.06.050 describe the requirement of the adjacent property owner to perform maintenance including leaf raking and grass mowing. BMC Section 12.24.040 describes the requirement of adjacent property owners to remove any vegetation obstructing a sidewalk. BMC Section 6.07.010 describes the requirement of adjacent property owners to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk. BMC Section 12.04.010 describes the requirement of adjacent property owners to perform any long term maintenance required to keep the sidewalk in repair.
Project Timeline:
- Design: 2025
- Construction: expected 2026
Project Documents:
To be added when available.
Bid and Award Information:
To be added when available.
Project Contact:
- Neil Kopper, Senior Project Engineer, koppern@bloomington.in.gov