The walking/biking bridge that connects Pana and Taylorville, or simply “The Bridge” is making progress.  Bud Altman, co-founder of the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy, says that due to the financial burden, the city of Pana and Taylorville met together to handle The Bridge together until it was complete, in which case Taylorville would take over. The burden was way more than either city anticipated.

So after going over the totals each city would be responsible for $62,000 each. There have been several delays in the project. Prices have also been higher than what both cities were anticipating which has led to tons of red tape.

Altman says that originally the structure was built in the 1870s and this is the only bridge that crosses the river.

The plans for the new bridge will help make things easier for building it and keeping it safe.

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