Vegetation clearing work began this week as a first step in the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Built in 1937, the Carpinteria Avenue bridge over Carpinteria Creek has been deemed structurally deficient and will be replaced with a new bridge that includes wider sidewalks, better visibility for drivers and improved creek flow capacity.
The work underway now is in preparation for the relocation of the overhead utility facilities, a precursor to bridge construction. Vegetation clearing is expected to take approximately three weeks and will only affect the north side of Carpinteria Avenue Bridge along the east and west creek banks.
The full replacement project is estimated to cost $10-$15 million dollars, 88.5% of which will be paid for through the Federal Highway Bridge Fund.
To learn more about the project, visit our project page at https://carpinteriaca.gov/carpinteria-avenure-bridge-replacement/
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