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Crews continue to work on the wall installation for the south bridge approach for the future bridge. This work requires installing pre-cast wall sections, moving and compacting dirt, and pouring leveling pads. There will be intermittent lane shifts on 3^rd Street to accommodate this work.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Construction activity will be ongoing and is anticipated to take place Mondays through Fridays from

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You may hear noise or feel vibration related to construction activity. Large construction vehicles and delivery trucks may be in the area during work hours and will primarily use

2^nd Street from the freeway to deliver materials to the jobsite.

Crews continue to work on the columns at 3^rd Street.

Construction crews continue to work within the BNSF Railyard as part of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge project. Crews are currently building columns that will support the new bridge. This work requires installing rebar, setting formwork, pouring concrete, and allowing time for the concrete to cure.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Construction activity will be ongoing and is anticipated to take place Mondays through Fridays from

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additionally, crews will perform night work on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday,

May 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. You may hear noise or feel vibration related to construction activity. Large construction vehicles and delivery trucks may be in the area during work hours and will primarily use W. 5^th Street from the freeway to deliver materials to the jobsite.

All construction is dynamic and the schedule is weather-permitting and subject to change.

SBCTA will highlight local businesses as an effort to encourage the community to shop local during project construction. Participation is free for eligible businesses along the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge project route in San Bernardino.

Participating businesses will be: 

• Highlighted on @goSBCTA's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and X)
• Shared in weekly project construction alerts
• Featured on the project google map

If you are interested in participating in this business program, please call 877-55-SBCTA or email info@gosbcta.com.

This Week's Business Highlight:

This week's business highlight is Dr. Kim's Family Dentistry. They strive to make your dental experience as relaxing and enjoyable as possible for the entire family. They accept most types of insurances and walk-ins are always welcome!

Social Media:

Facebook: @Dr. Kim & Associates Family Dentistry

Phone: (909) 889-7787

Email: drkimfamilydental@gmail.com

Location:

1184 W 2^nd Street, Suite 114

San Bernardino, CA 92410

The 2^nd Annual San Bernardino Festival: Where our Cultures Connect takes place tomorrow Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event incorporates the best of the City's cultures and heritage through food, art, music, performances, and more! Families will delight in action-packed Kids and Animal Villages with crafts, interactive activities, carnival style games, and a petting zoo. Click on the flyer below for more information.

Since opening to the public in 1934, the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge (MVAB) was an iconic structure, bridging San Bernardino communities to the north and south and serving as a vital link for residents, visitors, students and businesses. The Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge is a complex bridge replacement project that spans over one of the largest rail yards in the region. An iconic structure in San Bernardino, the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge connected communities on the west side of San Bernardino for nearly 90 years, serving as a vital link for residents, visitors, students, and businesses.

To ensure the safety and longevity of the bridge, the City of San Bernardino (City) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) partnered with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to rebuild the bridge. Improvements at the south end of the bridge will include retaining walls along both sides with 3rd Street closed during construction but opened to traffic permanently after construction is complete. On the north side retaining walls will also be constructed along both sides of the transition between the bridge and W. Kingman Street. Where Mount Vernon Avenue reconnects to W. 2nd Street and W. Kingman Street new curbs and gutters will be installed. Reconstruction of the new bridge will begin in 2023 and the new structure is anticipated to open in 2025.