With the decommissioning of the Alliant Energy Power Generation Plant on 7th Street and the eventual redevelopment / reuse of the property, this may allow the City an opportunity to evaluate alternatives and the feasibility of developing a roadway through the Alliant site which would extend and connect Pine Street at 9th /\Kerper Blvd to 7th Street. The potential extension of Pine Street to 7th Street would allow commercial traffic to use the US 61-151 on / off ramps at 9th Street to access Pine Street to 7th. This would provide commercial vehicles that currently use 7th, 9th, Central, Washington and Jackson Streets through the Historic Millwork District to get to the industrial businesses on 7th / Commercial Street a more efficient, safe, and direct route. The potential extension of Pine Street to 7th Street would allow commercial traffic to bypass the Historic Mill District creating a safer neighborhood for residents, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The FY27 programmed funding would allow for staff to work with Alliant Energy to evaluate alternatives, and if viable, prepare a feasibility study and perform an environmental assessment of potential site development. The FY28 programmed funding would allow for the development and potential construction of a roadway through the Alliant site which would connect Pine Street at 9th / Kerper Blvd to 7th Street.
This project is included in the city’s fy 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. As of July 16, 2024, further details regarding construction and completion timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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