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Miramar Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Closed to Prepare for New Bridge

July 27, 2020 by Michelle 4 Comments

PRESS RELEASE. July 27, 2020 from San Mateo County.

For Immediate Release

Coastal Pedestrian Bridge Closed to Prepare for New Bridge

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A pedestrian bridge at Half Moon Bay State Beach along the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail will be closed today, Monday, July 27, for at least a year as it is replaced with a new bridge, County officials said.

The bridge links two sections of Mirada Road over Arroyo de en Medio, a seasonal creek that originates on the western slope of Montara Mountain. 

Popular with pedestrians, dog walkers, cyclists and individuals with disabilities, the bridge, unfortunately, must be closed due to structural instability.

“Closing a popular destination is something we do not take lightly,” said Jim Porter, director of the County of San Mateo Department of Public Works. “But that bridge is literally on the edge of California and the constant wear and tear from the harsh marine environment forces us to replace it.”

Crews from Public Works are installing signs alerting visitors of the closure. 

The original concrete-arch bridge built before World War II was topped with the existing steel span in 2003. The replacement bridge project, now in final design stages, includes removing the decaying concrete archway and the existing pedestrian bridge, strengthening the banks below the bridge and installing a new bridge.

The new bridge will be manufactured from aluminum to help withstand the harsh marine environment.

BEFORE CLOSURE

Work will begin after the necessary permits are obtained and during the construction season.  Advance notification will be provided prior to the start of construction.

 

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Not Happy? Get involved.

San Mateo County Supervisor Horsley

Email Address: DHorsley@smcgov.org
Phone Number: (650)363-4569

San Mateo County Supervisor Horsley’s Aide, Chris Hunter

Division: Board of Supervisors for District 3, Supervisor Don Horsley
Email Address: CHunter@smcgov.org
Phone Number: 650-599-1024

San Mateo County Public Works, Jim Porter

Email Address: jporter@co.sanmateo.ca.us
Phone Number: (650) 363-4100 

California Assemblyman, 24th District, Marc Berman

Assembly Berman’s Senior Field Representative: Leslie.Bulbuk@asm.ca.gov

 

California Coastal Commissioner (CCC), Carol Groom

Carol is also a San Mateo County Supervisor, @ 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA
Carole.Groom@coastal.ca.gov

 

Michelle Durand, Chief Communications Officer

County Government Center
400 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-363-4153 T
650-363-1916 F
mdurand@smcgov.org
www.smcgov.org

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Moondog
Moondog
2 years ago

Really? NO NOTICE and in the height of summer traffic! Leaving it open for another 6 > 8 weeks is a whole lot safer than rerouting pedestrains up to HWY 1 to axcess the coast trail. This move is wrong on MANY levles. Absoult mis-conduct by those overseeing this public asset.

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Moondog
Moondog
2 years ago

Formal complaint filed. I encourage all to enguage for our rights. https://www.coastal.ca.gov/access/ca-coastal-trail/coastal-trail.html

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2 years ago
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Hi Moondog. I went to that link and could not see a clear path to complain. (adding to my post)

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Liam Curran
Liam Curran
2 years ago

The coastal trail is my best option for exercise during SIP. This closure cuts most of it off unless I want to travel along Hwy 1, where there is no sidewalk or bike lane. Very poor planning! How about a safe path south for half of HMB?

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