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New Road Bridge Replacement Project

Bridge replacement project referenced in the City Manager's storm-readiness update.

Current status
Construction initiation celebration scheduled for May 21, 2026.
Location
Newell Road Bridge over San Francisco Creek
Street view near Newell Road Bridge over San Francisco Creek
Map of Newell Road Bridge over San Francisco Creek
  1. May 27, 2026: Construction kickoff and June 1 start reported

    Staff reported an 18-month construction period and said the City and Granite Construction each funded half of a project visualization intended for community outreach.

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  2. May 18, 2026 construction-start update

    The City announced an 11:00 a.m. celebration marking initiation of construction.

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  3. November 18, 2024 update

    Staff said a community update included project information and that construction was targeted to begin in summer 2025.

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