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Bloomington updates roadwork plans and launches AB98 Phase II truck-route signage outreach
Summary
At its April 1 meeting the Bloomington MAC heard a presentation on local road repairs and an AB98 Phase II plan to install truck-route signage and public reporting tools; officials said enforcement requires signage before CHP action, and residents voiced concerns about truck traffic in residential areas.
Bob Vezutto presented the Bloomington Roadwork Improvements Project to the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council on April 1, outlining closures and timelines for several neighborhood streets and added features for a rural thoroughfare.
Vezutto said Locust Avenue remains closed and may stay closed until Southern California Edison can relocate a pole. Work on Eucalyptus Avenue resumed after earlier contractor delays, 11th Street is nearing completion with final paving underway, and Armstrong Road’s schedule depends on Locust reopening; planned Armstrong improvements include a horse trail and roadway upgrades. (Presenter identified in the agenda as Bob Vezutto.)
SBC Land Use staff then described AB98 Phase II efforts to implement statewide truck-route requirements locally, focusing on truck-route signage installation, public education and outreach, and an interactive map for reporting truck-route concerns. Staff identified weight-restricted roads including Santa Ana Avenue and emphasized that enforcement by CHP requires proper signage first.
Residents raised concerns about truck traffic through residential neighborhoods and urged better regional coordination of enforcement. The council’s packet and presenters did not record a formal vote on any project change during the meeting; the presentation served as an informational update and community briefing.
Why this matters: the timing of utility work on Locust Avenue affects several connected projects and local travel patterns, while AB98 Phase II signage and outreach will determine when enforcement can begin on weight-restricted routes. The county indicated installation of signage is a prerequisite for CHP enforcement, shifting the immediate focus to design, funding and sign placement.
Next steps: MAC members acknowledged the presentation and encouraged continued outreach; residents and staff were directed to use the interactive reporting tools described by SBC Land Use. The meeting record does not list any motions or votes to modify project scopes or funding.
