Santa Maria River Bridges Widening

Project Location

Project Goals

Increase capacity– Allow room for more cars

Improve operational efficiency– Make maneuvering between lanes easier

Increase safety– The collision rate is twice the statewide average

Project Need

High traffic count

Narrow shoulders

Short on-ramps

Lack of bike facility

Better link between Rtes 135 and 166

Project Purpose

Add additional lanes

Widen shoulders

Increase length of on & off-ramps

Add bike lane

Improve connection between Rtes 135 & 166

Project Description

Widening: Inside and outside of existing bridges– Three 12 foot lanes in each direction– 10 foot inside and outside shoulders

Bike path: – Completely separated from traffic by concrete barrier– next to SB lanes – Connections:

• South end: connects to levee trail• North end: veers west to connect Hutton Road

Schedule

– Begin Construction• Fall 2011

– Complete Construction• Spring 2014

Construction Costs

Anticipated Construction Costs:– Contractor: Flatiron West Inc.– Contract Amount: $30.9 million