California Department of Transportation

11/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 17:35

Caltrans Releases Draft Environmental Document for Meeks Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Caltrans Releases Draft Environmental Document for Meeks Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Published: Nov 18, 2024

District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District Director
Contact: John O'Connell
Phone: (530) 701-9459

El Dorado County - Caltrans has released the Draft Environmental Document for a proposed $25 million project on State Route 89 (SR-89) in El Dorado County at Meeks Bay.

This project is proposing to replace Meeks Creek Bridge and construct a new bridge on SR-89 to provide a fish and wildlife passage, repair scour damage, provide bicycle and pedestrian access, add a Maintenance Vehicle Pullout, and restore the Meeks Creek channel within Caltrans right of way.

Caltrans has released the Draft Environmental Document (DED), referred to as an Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation, for the project. The department welcomes all feedback from the public, partner agencies and stakeholders on the DED during the project's review period, ending on Friday, December 27.

Caltrans has also scheduled a public meeting for the project. Attendees can view displays to see the latest updates about the project, ask questions to Caltrans staff and provide input to the project team. The meeting will be held virtually Wednesday, December 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at this link: https://bit.ly/3YTMRvV

The DED is available for viewing online at El Dorado County | Caltrans and in person at the Placer County Library - Tahoe City Branch, 740 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145. It is also available for review and copying weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Caltrans District 3 Office of Environmental Management, 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901.

Caltrans anticipates construction to begin in Spring 2027 with completion by Fall 2028, contingent on the weather and availability of materials and/or equipment.
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Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. The department will issue construction project updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3.

Motorists are encouraged to check Caltrans' QuickMap before traveling for current road conditions and chain requirements or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play. Road information is also available on Caltrans' website or by calling the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

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