1. Santa Maria River Bridges Widening

2. Project Location

3. Project Goals Increase capacity –Allow room for more cars Improve operational efficiency –Make maneuvering between lanes easier Increase safety –The collision rate is twice the statewide average

4. Project Need High traffic count Narrow shoulders Short on-ramps Lack of bike facility Better link between Rtes 135 and 166

5. Project Purpose Add additional lanes Widen shoulders Increase length of on & off-ramps Add bike lane Improve connection between Rtes 135 & 166

6. Project Description Widening: Inside and outside of existing bridges –Three 12 foot lanes in each direction –10 foot inside and outside shoulders Bike path: –Completely separated from traffic by concrete barrier –next to SB lanes –Connections: South end: connects to levee trail North end: veers west to connect Hutton Road

7. Schedule –Begin Construction Fall 2011 –Complete Construction Spring 2014

8. Construction Costs Anticipated Construction Costs: –Contractor: Flatiron West Inc. –Contract Amount: $30.9 million