Thursday, November 18, 2021, 6PM - 8PM, Zoom Meeting
What is the Purpose of this Meeting?
This meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the bridge replacement project, ask questions, and provide input to the project team. Your feedback and questions provide valuable insight into important local issues that should be considered.
About the Traffic Way Bridge
The Traffic Way Bridge at Arroyo Grande Creek, built in 1932, is a six-span structure with a total bridge length of 228 feet. This structure was originally part of the highway system and was relinquished to the City in 1960. The bridge was originally configured with four lanes of traffic but was reconfigured in 2008 to have three lanes of traffic with shoulders, sidewalks and Class II Bike Route. As a result of the channel erosion, this bridge is classified as scour-critical and in need of replacement. The conditions of the pile exposure and scour are being monitored during the project process.
What is Being Proposed?
The City of Arroyo Grande is proposing to improve public safety, remove potential scour and maintenance concerns with a modern bridge which will completely span over Arroyo Grande Creek and eliminate any intermediate supports. The replacement bridge will be built on the existing alignment of Traffic Way to minimize impacts of constructing the new bridge to modern standards. In order to accomplish this in a more efficient and cost effective manner, the City of Arroyo Grande City Council on July 28, 2020 unanimously approved the alternative which will result in a full-closure of Traffic Way during construction. This will help reduce impacts of the project along Traffic Way and also reduces the overall construction timeline from two seasons to one season. The project currently has completed the Type Selection Process. The City preference of a single-span bridge, single season alternative was approved by Caltrans and FHWA and preliminary design in support of the environmental documents is underway. The City is also mobilizing a stakeholder group which will be meeting directly with the project team.
How is the Project Being Funded?
The Traffic Way Bridge replacement project is being funded through the Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP), but because this bridge is considered “on-system” 88.53% is federally funded through the program and the City will be responsible for 11.47% of the funding, provided the project meets FHWA and Caltrans criteria.
What Are the Next Steps?
The design team will continue the Environmental Clearance and Preliminary Engineering process leading to the construction of the bridge replacement. Project completion is expected in 2025. The following steps to move the project forward include:
• Completing Technical Studies & Environmental Documents
• Generating Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
• Completing all utility relocation efforts
• Obtaining all required regulatory agency permits
• Advertising, awarding & constructing the projects
Throughout these steps, there will be multiple opportunities for the community to be briefed and engaged on various aspects of the projects.
Join the meeting Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84917361406
Webinar ID: 849 1736 1406
Or join by phone: +1 699 900 6833, +1 53 215 8782
For questions, please contact the City Engineer, Robin Dickerson, at (805) 473-5441 or rdickerson@arroyogrande.org