A project to replace the northbound and southbound bridges at Refugio Road along US 101 near Refugio State Beach continues with the demolition of the existing southbound bridge starting Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The southbound bridge demolition will result in the closure of Refugio Road below the existing bridges until Friday, Jan. 31. Demolition work will take place during daytime and nighttime hours.

A temporary traffic alignment on US 101 is in place to re-direct both directions of traffic onto the northbound bridge to allow for work on the southbound bridge.

The two-way, temporary traffic alignment will remain in place until October. Both directions of traffic will then be switched to the southbound bridge to continue construction.

Bicycle detours in both directions are currently in place.

The new concrete bridges would have nearly the same alignment, profile, and lane configuration as the existing bridges, but will be seven feet wider to accommodate standard 10-foot shoulders.

The project includes upgrading bridge rails on the northbound US 101 onramp; rehabilitating the existing pedestrian pathway beneath the bridges; and updating the lighting system through the project limits.

Contractor for the $56 million project is MCM Construction, Inc. of North Highlands, California. 

For project information and the Environmental Impact Report, visit the project website.