The image shows early landscaping concept and benches.

At a July 30 meeting, the Bellevue City Council received an update on the Grand Connection project, highlighting next steps for a planned pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would cross Interstate 405 and link Downtown Bellevue with the Wilburton neighborhood.

City staff shared that Bellevue plans to request state approval to use a construction approach called general contractor/construction management (GC/CM) for the bridge. This delivery method brings construction expertise into the design process early, helping to keep the project on track and within budget.

To gain approval, the city must also demonstrate it has the financial capacity to complete the