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Placer County moves ahead with an $11.5 million Haines Road bridge replacement
The Haines Road bridge project is estimated at $11.5 million overall
Source: Gold Mountain California News Media
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Overall project | $11.5 million |
| Construction | $7.4 million |
| Dewberry agreement | $1.1 million |
If you use Haines Road in North Auburn, the one-lane bridge over Wise Canal is on its way out. Placer County's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved construction plans and specifications and authorized staff to seek construction bids. ABC10 reports construction is expected to begin in 2027.
- New bridge: 73 feet long, two lanes, 32 feet wide
- Old bridge: 96 years old, showing structural deterioration
- Funding: federal Highway Bridge Program, not the General Fund
Supervisors also approved a $1.1 million agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for construction management and materials testing. The firm was chosen after nine proposals and interviews with the six highest-scoring firms.
The environmental review is done: supervisors approved a mitigated negative declaration in December 2016, and Caltrans approved a categorical exclusion in September 2017. The work also improves roadway approaches and visibility near Carriage Oaks Lane.
The bridge replacement moves from approvals to construction in 2027
- Dec. 2016Supervisors approve the project's mitigated negative declaration.
- Sept. 2017Caltrans approves a categorical exclusion determination.
- Nov. 3Supervisors approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to seek bids.
- 2027The county expects to begin construction.
Sources: Gold Mountain California News Media, ABC10
