Louisville, KY
Completed in 2014
As part of the Ohio River Downtown Bridge Project, Louisville’s nationally recognized Extreme Skate Park required partial relocation to accommodate new bridge approaches – while remaining operational throughout construction.
MAC Construction delivered the project through disciplined phasing, intensive public safety planning, and close coordination with adjacent bridge contractors. The result preserved the park’s identity while integrating new infrastructure improvements.
Impact & Purpose
The project balanced infrastructure expansion with uninterrupted public recreation in a high-visibility urban environment.
- Preserved and enhanced a nationally recognized public skate facility
- Allowed critical bridge infrastructure improvements without full park closure
- Maintained public access 24/7 to portions of the park throughout construction
- Delivered upgraded, modernized recreational amenities for the community
Project Scope
A specialty shotcrete subcontractor partnered with MAC to execute the complex concrete skate features.
- Selective demolition and relocation of existing skate features
- Construction of reinforced shotcrete skate bowls and features
- Installation of new 22-foot diameter full pipe
- Earthwork, grading, and storm drainage systems
- Construction of a new restroom facility
- Site lighting, fencing, and park amenities
Technical Complexity
The project required construction in immediate proximity to active park users and adjacent bridge operations. Through disciplined planning and daily coordination, MAC successfully delivered the project while maintaining safety and minimizing disruption.
Key complexities included:
- Demolition and reconstruction of a 24-foot diameter full pipe within feet of active recreational areas
- Hand-sculpted excavation and precision shotcrete installation
- Continuous coordination with bridge contractors constructing nearby approaches
- Phased sequencing to maintain partial 24/7 public access
- Implementation of temporary barricade systems and site controls in a high-traffic urban environment
