Current Status and Next Steps

As of Jan. 31, crews have completed about 32% of the project, with the east side bypass road now open to traffic. Piledriving work is ongoing on the west side of the North Landing River, with five of the 13 piles for the new bridge supports completed. Early-stage roadway construction between Savannah Trail and Orchard Hill Lane is underway and first sound wall installations could begin in March 2026.

What to Expect During the Project’s Construction

  • The contractor’s typical work hours are from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, but residents can expect construction activities, including piledriving operations to continue into evening and possibly early nighttime hours in accordance with City Ordinance.
  • During piledriving, nearby residents will notice noise and may also experience vibrations from the operations.
  • Weekend work may occur on Saturdays, if necessary.
  • Nighttime work may be necessary with City approval (prior notice will be provided).

Project Overview

The Elbow Road Extended Phase II-B & II-C project will realign Elbow Road into a four-lane section extending from Salem Road to Stumpy Lake. The project includes relocating the Elbow Road and Indian River Road intersection and providing alternative access for adjacent commercial, residential, and recreational areas. 

A key feature of the project is the replacement of the existing 20-foot bridge over the North Landing River with a new 1,050-foot bridge that spans the wetlands and the 100-year floodplain. The new roadway will have a posted speed limit of 45 mph.

Other Key Features

  • 8-foot sidewalks
  • On-road bike lanes
  • LED streetlights
  • Noise barriers
  • Storm drainage ponds and landscaping
Elbow Road improvements cross section (select image to enlarge)
A cross-sectional rendering of the new Elbow Road showing a grassy median, bike lanes, noise barriers, LED lights, and two vehicle lanes in each direction (select image to enlarge).

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