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2008 Upcoming Project - Allen Road Bridge

Above is a rendering of Allen Rd. Bridge crossing the Kern River.

The City of Bakersfield will receive $5,212,159 in bond money from Proposition 1B for local transportation projects that the city will put to use immediately to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. The City plans to use these funds on the Allen Road Bridge at Kern River Project.   This project will extend Allen Road from north of the Kern River to south of the River.  This major thoroughfare will be a critical component of the City’s transportation network. [read press release]

“This project will go a long way to improving quality of life in our city.  The sooner we complete the work, the sooner our residents and visitors can realize the benefits of these bond funds,” said Raul Rojas, Public Works Director.

The local system is a critical component to a seamless statewide transportation system for the traveling public, whether by vehicle or transit, for commerce or, for farm to market needs.   California cities will put this money to use immediately on traffic congestion relief, traffic safety, storm damage, preservation, construction and other projects to improve mobility throughout California.

Project Description
With new pier construction the Allen Rd. Bridge crossing will span the Kern River, the bike path, the Cross Valley Canal, and ultimately tie into Stockdale Hwy.  Construction is scheduled to begin this spring. 

For more information please contact the Project Manager Ralph Braboy at 326-3507.

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