Caltrans Hosts Virtual Meeting About Bridge Near Rio Dell
Press release from Caltrans District 1:
Partial replacement? Seismic retrofit? Improved approach? Clearer viewshed? More width for cyclists and pedestrians?
Tonight you can learn more and share your feedback about proposed upgrades at the northbound Eel River Bridge along U.S. 101 in Rio Dell.
Caltrans is hosting a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. You can attend online or call in by following this link: tinyurl.com/27639wys
Proposed improvements at the Paul E. Mudgett Memorial Bridge include the replacement of the bridge’s south frames, a partial seismic retrofit of the bridge’s north frame, an improved curve at the bridge’s approach, a clearer viewshed, plus additional width for cyclists and pedestrians.
For more information and to view the project’s Draft Environmental Document, please visit the following URL: https://dot.ca.gov/
caltrans-near-me/district-1/ d1-projects/eel-river-bridge- seismic-retrofit
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This one…
The bridge was originally dedicated on Dec. 5, 1963, to Mudgett, a lifelong Fortuna businessman, civic leader and political figure who died in an automobile accident near the south end of the bridge on Aug. 16, 1962.
I think at the time Mr. Mudgett was killed the bridge had two-way traffic. Guest, please correct me if I am wrong.