SR-29 Napa River Bridge in Calistoga watch for traffic switch

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Date: May 29, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Napa River Bridge in Calistoga
New Southside Section of Bridge and Pedestrian View Area
Watch for Temporary Traffic Lane Alignment
May 2018

NAPA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently switched traffic lanes onto the new southside section of the State Route 29 (SR-29) Napa River Bridge in Calistoga, opened a new pedestrian view area on the bridge and started construction of the new bridge’s northside section.
Motorists should drive with caution as traffic lanes on SR-29 are routed through a temporary alignment onto the southside section of the bridge.

Construction of the new SR-29 Napa River Bridge also known as the Lincoln Avenue Bridge started in July 2017.
New southside section of SR-29 Napa River Bridge opened while construction continues on northside section. View of new belvedere on bridge where pedestrians can stop and see the Napa River below. (Photo by Caltrans Photographer, John Huseby May 18, 2018)

Overview of new bridge constructed in stages

Overlooking view of SR-29 Napa River Bridge with new sidewalk, belvedere and temporary traffic alignment. (Photo by Caltrans Photographer, John Huseby, May 18, 2018)
The new SR-29 Napa River Bridge is being built in stages allowing motorists to travel on the bridge during construction. The new bridge replaces the old Napa River Bridge which is being replaced after its foundation was scoured due to constant river current.
The new bridge will include traffic lanes, pedestrian sidewalks and a new bridge belvedere which is a pedestrian pull-out with a view of the Napa River below.
Once construction is completed, traffic will be routed onto both sides of the new bridge.
Construction of the new SR-29 Napa River Bridge in Calistoga could be completed as early as winter 2018.
Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
For additional information:
See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/29bridgecalistoga/
Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates the community’s patience as we work to construct the new
SR-29 Napa River Bridge.

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