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City manager: Trafficway bridge demolition under way; fireworks rules, summer concert series and job posting noted
Summary
City Manager Matt Downing told the Arroyo Grande City Council demolition of the Trafficway Bridge began after a nesting hummingbird vacated the site; he also reminded residents about legal fireworks rules, outlined the summer concert schedule and announced an engineering technician recruitment.
City Manager Matt Downing told the Arroyo Grande City Council that demolition work on the Trafficway Bridge began on Monday and is expected to continue about 8–10 days.
"The demolition of the bridge finally began as of Monday," Downing said, noting crews had been delayed earlier because a hummingbird nest was inside the project area but the bird had left. He thanked City Engineer Shannon Sweeney and the engineering team for work to move the project forward.
Nut graf: Downing provided several operational updates ahead of the July 4 holiday: the Trafficway Bridge demolition schedule; a reminder of local fireworks rules and enforcement; the kickoff of the city's summer concert series; and a city recruitment for an engineering technician to support infrastructure projects.
Downing reminded residents that fireworks sales begin June 28 but that discharge is allowed only on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and only "safe and sane" fireworks approved by the State Fire Marshal may be used. "Please don't set the hillsides on fire," he said, and warned that illegal fireworks may be confiscated and can carry fines or potential jail time.
He also described the summer concert series schedule that begins the Sunday after July 4 with weekly performances and noted local nonprofit partners that will operate beer and wine and fundraiser booths at events. Finally, Downing said the city is recruiting for an engineering technician position to support roads and utilities and asked interested applicants to apply on the city website by July 9, 2025.
Ending: The manager invited council questions, and staff will provide further schedule notices and traffic advisories during the bridge demolition and concert series.
