The city of Sioux City and the Iowa Department of Transportation are currently in the right-of-way process to purchase property for the Gordon Drive Viaduct Project.
According to the Iowa DOT, the right-of-way process includes the design, negotiations, and purchase of land for highway projects, and the whole process takes 15 to 21 months.
Sarah Tracey, District 3 Transportation Planner, told Siouxland Public Media Monday that they are currently dealing with 50 property owners and parcels of land.
According to Tracey, the final design for the viaduct project is not yet complete, and the right-of-way estimated cost is $20.6 million.
She said they are proceeding with moving the bridge to the south of its current location, and to have enough room for the new bridge, they need the additional property.
Tracey said posting the plans for bidding is expected to begin in July 2027.
