After the good news earlier that the Folsom bridge across the American River had opened, the news the bridge at Hazel will be widened is especially welcomed, and from the plans reported in the Bee, the work will include some nice embellishments.
An excerpt.
“Work will start in about a month on the long-awaited expansion of the Hazel Avenue Bridge over the American River from four lanes to six – a bargain at $20 million.
"The extra lane in each direction will provide congestion relief," said Steve White, senior civil engineer for Sacramento County's Department of Transportation.
“Officials kicked off the construction project Friday at a ceremonial groundbreaking, with shovels painted gold and hearty handclasps all around.
“Work on the project, which the Board of Supervisors approved March 24, should begin about May 1….
“Improvements for Hazel include:
• Widening Hazel Avenue from four to six lanes from Highway 50 to Curragh Downs Drive, the first traffic signal north of the river.
• Construction of a new bike and pedestrian walkway, including bike lanes and a barrier separating bicyclists, walkers and horse riders from vehicle traffic on the bridge.
• Decorative street lighting and modest architectural treatments on the bridge.”
