en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Glendale City Council in California, USA, voted in early June 2026 to approve the environmental study report for the "Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge" project, marking the official entry of this infrastructure project, planned for over a decade, into the final design and construction preparation phase. The project has a budget of $31 million, with a bridge length of approximately 320 feet (about 97.5 meters), and is expected to be completed and opened by 2031.

Located near the intersection of Flower Street and Fairmont Avenue, the bridge will span the Los Angeles River, connecting the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk with the renowned Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The landscape design is led by internationally renowned landscape architecture firm Olin. Designed as a "floating park" suspended above the riverbed, the bridge features a striking wavy curve that mimics the natural meandering path of the historic river channel. The deck includes shaded seating areas, gathering spaces, river-view observation decks, and extensive landscaping.

This project is the third phase of the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk. The riverwalk extends along the north bank of the Los Angeles River, facing Griffith Park across the river. First opened to the public in 2012, it currently offers approximately 1 mile of recreational trails, two parks, public art installations, and equestrian facilities. Upon completion of the third phase, the entire trail system will provide about 1 mile of continuous recreational trails, along with new parks, rest areas, river-view observation decks, interpretive signage, and public art projects.

Funding for the project comes from Proposition C, Measure R Sub-Regional Highway funds, and Proposition 68. The City of Glendale has recently completed several pedestrian bridge projects over the Los Angeles River, including bridges near Atwater Village, Glassell Park, and the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. This new bridge will further enhance the walking and cycling network along the Los Angeles River, providing safer and more convenient access to urban green spaces.

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