Markham Street bridge demolition
City of Little RockArkansas- Detected
- Jul 21, 2026
- 109 days ago
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- Capital Projects
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Little Rock authorized a sole-source emergency contract with Weaver Bailey Contractors for demolition of the damaged Markham Street Pedestrian Bridge after a truck strike on July 13, 2026. The contract is capped at $102,185, funded by the 3/8 Cent Capital Improvement Sales and Use Tax and 2018 Capital Improvement Bonds. This sets Weaver Bailey as the go-to for this immediate work; firms in bridge design, replacement planning, and related construction services should track this as the city will likely need permanent replacement solutions next.
Ordinance declares competitive bidding impractical due to emergency and authorizes sole-source award including 20% contingency. Damage assessment and visual inspection were performed by Michael Baker International.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 21, 2026
- Agency
- City of Little Rock
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