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Staff says Vanzant bridge replacement will preserve neighborhood access during works
Summary
Councilors raised constituent concerns about the Vanzant (Van Zandt) bridge replacement and local access. Staff reassured residents that the road will remain open during construction with a grade crossing in place and said the bridge project was included in the bond program (approx. $12M).
Residents and councilors asked whether bridge replacement work could sever neighborhood access. Staff said the project plan includes maintaining access during construction and that a temporary grade crossing would keep the road open for residents; staff noted utility reconfiguration and a period of construction‑related inconvenience but not permanent loss of access.
Councilors discussed the bridge's age and utility impacts; staff said the bridge is more than 100 years old and that significant utility work will be required. Staff confirmed a bond allocation and an estimated project figure in the capital program; they urged communication with neighborhood groups to explain timeline and mitigations.
