Site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Charleston, South Carolina. Working plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; and for the construction of a bridge / tunnel.

As of April 8, 2022, a shortlist has been released. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to 2023. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The City of Charleston is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from those entities (Proposers) interested in contracting to serve as the Design-Build Team for the design and construction of a proposed bridge across the Ashley River to serve bicyclist and pedestrian traffic. The project improves existing infrastructure associated with a regional bicycle and pedestrian network that includes the 10.5-mile West Ashley Greenway, the 2.5-mile West Ashley Bikeway, and Ashley River Walk in Downtown Charleston, and also constructs an approximate 0.4- mile standalone bridge parallel to the existing Ashley River Bridges to create a new multi-use path. The City has established the following goals for this project: o Cost and Schedule Certainty o Low maintenance and operation costs over the life of the project o Commitment of Key Individuals through the Duration of the Project o Iconic & Aesthetically Pleasing Bridge Design o Avoid Acquisition of New Right of Way o An Emphasis on Construction Safety o Minimal Impact on Boat and Vehicular Traffic o Integration with Adjacent Bridges o Quality of the Work