County breaks ground on $52.2 million Glen Helen Parkway bridge to improve access
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San Bernardino County officials marked the groundbreaking for a new four-lane bridge across Cajon Wash, a $52.2 million project the county said will improve traffic flow, safety and access to Glen Helen Regional Park over a two-year construction period.
San Bernardino County officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new four-lane bridge across Cajon Wash intended to improve traffic flow and access to Glen Helen Regional Park, county remarks said.
Officials described the project as a collaborative, $52,200,000 investment with federal and regional transportation partners and a county match. County presenters said the bridge will connect to an existing span, create a new traffic pattern for the area, and include multi-use pathways, designated bike lanes and sidewalks designed to improve safety for students, parents and other park users.
Presenters said the project will improve emergency vehicle access for police and fire and make it easier for residents and visitors to reach regional parks and concert venues. Officials asked for residents’ patience during construction and said the county will work to minimize inconveniences while maintaining access through the area.
County remarks put the estimated construction timeline at about two years; the county’s public works department will oversee the project. The county emphasized the regional benefits of improved access and connectivity and said the investment supports local and regional recreation and transportation goals.
What happens next: the county will proceed to construction, coordinated with state and federal partners; staff said they will continue outreach to residents about traffic impacts and timelines.
