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April 3, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
COVID-19 Updates
The City of Bakersfield announced on April 1 the extension of precautionary measures
already in place across the City through Friday, May 1.
Part of the impacts of these measures includes some changes to the April 8 City
Council meetings. The meetings will be held as scheduled, but public access will be
limited due to efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). In order
to allow public participation, the City asks the public to follow the below guidelines
for those meetings:
• The 3:30 p.m. meeting will NOT be open to the public; however, the meeting
will be broadcast live and public comments can be submitted in advance;
• The 5:15 p.m. meeting will have limited public access and will have an
abbreviated agenda;
• Public comments will be accepted for items on the agenda for both
meetings; the public is encouraged to participate in one of two ways, outlined below:
o Public comments may be submitted by email via the City Clerk’s Office at city_clerk@bakersfieldcity.us by 1 p.m. the day of the
meeting; OR
o By leaving a voicemail comment by calling 661-326-3100. Voicemail
messages must be three (3) minutes or shorter. Messages must be received by 4 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.
Members of the public may view both meetings live online at
https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/.
Other guidelines for the April 8 City Council meetings are outlined in a Special Notice
released on April 1, also available here.
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The City continues to encourage compliance with Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order, with the exception of essential services.
• The City also continues to be in communication with the Kern County
Department of Public Health, who recently provided some very eye-opening data on the importance of social distancing in defeating the COVID-19 virus.
If the public can increase its social distancing by 30% to 50%, that will cut hospitalizations related to the coronavirus by 74%. Reducing social distancing
by 60% could cut hospitalizations by 97%. That would give our medical service
providers more time before hospitals to reach capacity, an important factor in
ending the health crisis.
• Police and fire response, as well as water, sewer and trash services are still
being provided by the City. The police and fire departments have made some
adjustments to limit public contact except when necessary, including
canceling or postponing nonessential events and programs through at least
May 1.
• The City’s COVID-19 webpage on the City’s website has been updated
throughout the week, and staff continues to communicate to the public about
what the City is doing to limit the possible spread of the virus. The webpage
includes resources for citizens and small businesses for dealing with the effects
of the health crisis as well as an updated Frequently Asked Questions section.
We’re in this together and we’ll get through it together. Stay safe and stay well.
After receiving multiple reports of
unauthorized use of the fields at Aera Park in northwest Bakersfield by private
instructors and players, the City has closed the entrance to the park facility (right).
Aera Park, along with Kaiser Permanente Sports Village and Mesa Marin Sports
Complex, has been closed and will remain closed to the public until further notice.
We ask the public to respect the facility
closures and to continue to abide by the Governor’s Stay Home order.
The City’s Recreation & Parks Department
also closed all playground and exercise
equipment and areas at City-run parks in
an effort to reduce potential spread of
COVID-19 (top of page 3).
Visitors to City parks are still asked to continue exercising proper social distancing as
outlined by the Kern County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease
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Control. Any visitors should remember to also wash their hands frequently and/or bring hand sanitizer to be used after touching any public surfaces, including handrails,
benches in the parks.
The City has partnered with Krobar Distilleries to provide the
City with hand sanitizer (right) made after the FDA and
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau made
allowances for distilleries to produce sanitizer due to the
shortage and need.
The owner, Joe Barton, delivered six cases to the City on
Friday, March 27. Barton is a Bakersfield native and was
proud to be able to help his hometown! Check out the
video the City posted on social media about the
partnership!
This week Visit Bakersfield
kicked off a coloring contest (right) to support
residents and their families
through some of the
boredoms of isolation. Every week, a page from
Visit Bakersfield’s coloring book featuring popular
Bakersfield locations will be shared. At the end of each
week, a lucky winner will be selected to receive a
Family Fun Pack prize. This week, the contest kicked-
off with a page featuring the Majestic Fox Theatre.
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This week’s winner will receive a Two-Hour Blaster Expedition Family Fun Pack from Bakersfield’s own River’s End Rafting & Adventure Company, valued at $180. Details
on the coloring contest, including a complete list of rules, can be found here. Notable Items
The City’s Public Works Department and Technology Services Division have created a new video showing some of the progress the TRIP has made. The flyover video starts
at Belle Terrace where crews are working on Phase 2 of the project and ends at
Truxtun Avenue and the nearly completed Kern River Bridge Improvement Project.
Other locations shown in the video include the Highway 58 and Highway 99
interchange, the La Mirada Drive overpass, the future Marella Way overpass, and the
California Avenue underpass.
Traffic Advisories
Reconstruction of canal culvert on McCutchen Road
On Monday, April 6, the City of Bakersfield will begin a project to reconstruct the canal
culvert under McCutchen Road at the Stine Canal located between Old River Road and
Gosford Road.
During the reconstruction of the canal culvert and associated roadway, McCutchen
Road will be closed to through traffic between Old River Road and Gosford Road from 7
a.m. Monday, April 6 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 10. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes
during this time.
The City thanks the public for their patience during the improvements.
For more information, please contact Rob Voyles, Public Works Operations Manager, at
(661) 326-3781.
24th Street closures for intersection paving
Paving operations started along the north side of 24th Street, between E Street and M
Street, on Wednesday, April 1. Paving will be performed during late afternoon and
nighttime hours. Two travel lanes remain open to westbound traffic on 24th Street until 7
p.m. One lane on 24th Street may be closed after 7 p.m., leaving one lane open to traffic.
The planned schedule follows:
Wednesday, April 1
North side of the E Street, F Street, and Eye Street intersections. E Street and Eye Street will
be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 4 p.m. F Street will be closed on the north side
of 24th Street at 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 2
North side of the G Street, H Street, and L Street intersections. G Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 4 p.m. H Street and L Street will be closed on the north side
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of 24th Street at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 5 North side of the K Street, Chester Avenue, and M Street intersections. Chester Avenue
will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 7 p.m. and M Street will be closed on the north side of 24th Street at 8 p.m. K Street is currently closed.
Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7
The two currently closed lanes on the north side of 24th Street between the intersections
listed above. The adjacent westbound travel lane will be closed at 7 p.m. One lane will
remain open to traffic.
Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled without notice due to weather
or other unforeseen circumstances. Please slow down and watch for construction
workers and equipment while driving through the work zone. The Thomas Roads
Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the
traveling public. Reports
TRIP monthly status report for April 2020. Event Notifications
The April low-cost pet vaccination clinic – originally set for Saturday, April 11 at
Wilson Park – has been CANCELED in order to help prevent the spread of and possible exposure to COVID-19 (the coronavirus).
City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joe Conroy
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Public Information Officer (661) 326-3074 JConroy@bakersfieldcity.us
CITY EXTENDS PRECAUTIONARY COVID-19 MEASURES TO MAY 1
The City of Bakersfield has extended the timeline for temporary precautionary
measures put in place to help limit the potential spread of COVID-19 (also known as
novel coronavirus) through Friday, May 1.
Those measures include the postponing or cancelation of all nonessential meetings, events and gatherings, as outlined in an accompanying document.
The City will also take additional steps for the April 8 City Council Meetings, which are
planned to take place as originally scheduled. However, the following measures will
be implemented for those meeting:
• The 3:30 p.m. meeting will NOT be open to the public; however, the meeting
will be broadcast live and public comments can be submitted in advance
• The 5:15 p.m. meeting will have limited public access and will have an
abbreviated agenda;
• Public comments will be accepted for items on the agenda for both meetings;
the public is encouraged to participate in one of two ways, outlined below:
o Public comment may be submitted by email via the City Clerk’s Office
at city_clerk@bakersfieldcity.us by 1 p.m. the day of the meeting; or
o By leaving a voicemail comment by calling 661-326-3100. Voicemail
messages must be three (3) minutes or shorter. Messages must be
received by 4 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.
• Additional guidelines for public participation in the meetings are provided in a
supplemental Special Notice.
Members of the public may view both meetings live online at
https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/.
The City of Bakersfield continues working closely with the Kern County Department
of Public Health, the Office of Governor Newsom and the Centers for Disease
Control, to remain up-to-date on the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.
It is important to note that essential services provided by the City, including the
Bakersfield Police and Fire Departments, will NOT be affected by these precautionary
measures and will continue functioning as normal.
Operations at City Hall North continue in support of essential services. However,
some offices are closed and only conducting business by phone or online. Development Services also continues with modified operations in support of health,
safety and support to critical infrastructure industries. Critical Public Works
infrastructure services – including sewer, streets and trash – will also continue as
normal. Water service will also continue as normal. Trash pickup will not be affected
by the changes. Residents can find out when their trash/recycling pickup is
scheduled for their neighborhood by following this link.
We thank the public for its understanding during these extraordinary circumstances.
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City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joe Conroy
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Public Information Officer (661) 326-3074 JConroy@bakersfieldcity.us
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED BY THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
The City has implemented a number of precautionary measures – including the
cancelation or postponing of nonessential events and gatherings – which will remain
in effect in the City through at least May 1 in order to reduce the possible spread of
COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus.
Services with no impacts
• Police response
• Fire response
• Water
• Wastewater
• Solid Waste
• Streets
• Rapid Response Teams
• Fleet support to health and safety services
• Technology support to health and safety services
Services closed/postponed
• Bid openings will be conducted by tele- or video-conferencing or will be
postponed through May 1.
• All employee recruitments – with the exception of public safety – have been
postponed through May 1.
• The low-cost monthly pet vaccination clinic planned for Saturday, April 11, has
been postponed.
• Nonessential board, commission, and committee meetings will be postponed
to later dates.
• All City-hosted community meetings scheduled through May 1 are postponed
until further notice.
• The postponement of previously permitted special events scheduled to be
held through May 1, including special events scheduled at City parks.
o Application fees may be refunded, or the event may be rescheduled to
a later date.
o Attendees or participants should contact respective event organizers to
find out potential impact.
• The suspension of Recreation & Parks Department programs provided to the
public through May 1, with the exception of the after-school meal programs
at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
• City Community Centers and pools will remain CLOSED to the public through
May 1.
• Mesa Marin Sports Complex, Kaiser Permanente Sports Village and Aera Park
will remain CLOSED to the public through May 1.
• Specific impacts to scheduled events at the Mechanics Bank Arena,
Convention Center and Theater, as well as the Spectrum Amphitheatre will be
determined by the facility manager ASM Global. Any questions regarding
event schedules or ticketing should be directed to ASM Global.
Services with revised protocols or revised schedules
• The City will also take additional steps for the April 8 City Council Meetings,
which are planned to take place as originally scheduled. However, the
following measures will be implemented for those meeting:
o The 3:30 p.m. meeting will NOT be open to the public; however, the
meeting will be broadcast live and public comments can be submitted
in advance;
o The 5:15 p.m. meeting will have limited public access and will have an
abbreviated agenda;
o Public comments will be accepted for items on the agenda for both
meetings; the public is encouraged to participate in one of two ways,
outlined below:
Public comment may be submitted by email via the City Clerk’s
Office at city_clerk@bakersfieldcity.us by 1 p.m. the day of the
meeting; or
By leaving a voicemail comment by calling 661-326-3100.
Voicemail messages must be three (3) minutes or shorter.
Messages must be received by 4 p.m. the Tuesday before the
meeting.
• Operations in City Hall North continue in support of essential services, however,
some offices are closed
o City Treasury activities are open for licenses and permits by phone or online,
however, the service window on the first floor of City Hall North is closed
until May 1.
o Anyone with business with the Treasury division is asked to call 661-326-3762,
or do so online at www.bakersfieldcity.us.
• Development Service Permit Center, Fire and Public Works and Water Resources
are open for business to receive and review various permits/applications; new
protocols have been adopted to limit over-the-counter interactions;
permits/applications must be dropped off at counters as complete packets.
o The City encourages telephone and email interactions as much as possible.
• Police reporting: For non-emergency reports, the public is strongly encouraged to
submit reports by phone and online.
o The non-emergency number for Bakersfield Police is 661-327-7111.
• A City-wide alternative work assignments program has been adopted that will
allow staff from all departments to assign telecommuting and flexible schedule
options for employees to accommodate social distancing.
• The City has implemented new policies to help accommodate leave requests for
employees with child care challenges.
• Reduced staffing demand for departments with closed or reduced services will
result in a limited number of employees placed on paid leave.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
April 8, 2020 Bakersfield City Council Meetings
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which includes a waiver of
Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence of the Council or the public in light of the COVID-19
pandemic.
Based on guidance from the California Governor’s Office and Department of Public Health, as well as the
County Health Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the City of
Bakersfield hereby provides notice that as a result of the declared federal, state, and local health
emergencies, and in light of the Governor’s order, the following adjustments have been made:
1. The meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. will not be open to the public.
2. The meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020, at 5:15 p.m. will have limited public access.
3. Consistent with the Executive Order, Councilmembers may elect to attend the meeting telephonically
and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were physically present.
4. The public may participate in each meeting and address the City Council as follows:
• View a live video stream of the meeting at https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/
or, on your local government channel (KGOV 2).
• If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to the City
Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the Council meeting.
Please clearly indicate which agenda item number your comment pertains to. Comments are
limited to 3 minutes. If your comment meets the foregoing criteria, it will be read into the record
during the meeting.
• If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific agenda item, submit your
comment via email to the City Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior
to the Council meeting. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. If your comment meets the foregoing
criteria, it will be read into the record during the meeting.
• Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and leaving a voicemail of no more
than 3 minutes no later than 4:00 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the Council meeting. Your message
must clearly indicate whether your comment relates to a particular agenda item, or is a general
public comment. If your comment meets the foregoing criteria, it will be transcribed as accurately
as possible and then read into the record during the meeting.
• If you are watching the live stream of the meeting and wish to make a comment on a specific
agenda item as it is being heard, please email your written comment to the City Clerk at
City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us. All comments received during the meeting may not be read, but
will be included as part of the permanent public record of the meeting.
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• Model comes from Penn State University
• CDPH provided some recommendations for input including a Social Distancing parameter of 30%-70%
• Model is subject to change.
• This chart shows what happens when you increase Social Distancing from 30% to 50% to 60%.
o Increasing Social Distancing from 30% to 50% decreases the peak hospital census by 74%.
o Increasing Social Distancing from 30% to 60% decreases the peak hospitalization census by 97%. Instead of 100 people being hospitalized, you
can lower that to 3 people.
• This chart includes two additional metrics. The green line is the normal hospital capacity in our county. This is how many beds we have available in our
hospitals at any given time for COVID-19 patients. The red line shows hospital surge capacity. This is when hospitals are full, but have the ability to
create more space for patients.
o Increased Social Distancing from 30% to 50% more than doubles the time it will take us to reach hospital surge capacity. So instead of it taking 3
or 4 months to reach capacity, it would take 7 to 10 months. This gives all of us more time to implement all the interventions. For our hospitals
to prepare for an influx of patients, for researchers to identify effective treatment or a vaccine, for each of us to take measures to reduce
transmission.
o If we increase social distancing to 60%, you can see that we will never exceed the normal hospital capacity.
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project
development. This report is to provide a periodic up-to-date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Janet
Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3491. Regular construction updates are also available on the TRIP
website at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
Ø Construction continues on the TRIP projects during the current Stay at Home order issued by
Governor Gavin Newsom on March 19.
Ø All four lanes are now open to eastbound traffic within the commercial district of 23rd Street. The
contractor will pave the two lanes on the north side of 24th Street within the commercial district in
April. Additional work will need to be completed prior to opening these lanes and starting work on
the south side of the roadway. All four lanes are expected to open in summer 2020.
Ø Multiple bridge structures are in various stages of construction along Centennial Corridor. The
contractor placed concrete for the top deck and stressed one of the bridges crossing Real Road in
March.
PROJECT STATUS
24th Street Improvement Project
Contractor: Griffith Company
67% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2020
On 23rd Street, crews finished raising manholes and installed vehicle detection loops at intersections
between D Street and M Street. All four lanes are now open to traffic on 23rd Street through the
commercial district.
The contractor has been working on the new drainage system along 24th Street, between Chester
Avenue and M Street and between Beech Street and Bay Street. The new drainage pipes have been
installed in those areas and crews will pave the north side of the street within the commercial district in
early April. Additional work (such as curb, gutter, sidewalks) will need to be completed prior to opening
these lanes and switching work to the south side of the street. All lanes are expected to open in summer
2020.
Roadway excavation for the new median between Oak Street and B Street is expected to begin in April.
Electrical and irrigation work will continue at various locations.
April 2020
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
April 2020
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Centennial Corridor
All phases of the Centennial Corridor project are under construction. Final completion is anticipated in
summer 2022.
Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
99% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
This phase constructed new bridges across Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future
westbound Centennial Corridor (State Route 58) exit to Mohawk Street and widened the existing
eastbound bridges at the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future mainline lanes.
Work continued on the eastbound Westside Parkway on-ramp from Mohawk Street in March. The
ramp is expected to be completed in April.
The construction of concrete barrier rails for the new bridges will continue through April.
Additional work to be completed includes asphalt and concrete paving at various locations within the
project area, final striping, sign placement, electrical, and fiber optic work.
Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
67% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2020
This phase includes the replacement of the Belle Terrace Bridge and a new connector structure for
northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 traffic.
Construction of the retaining wall along the outside shoulder of northbound State Route 99 continued
through March. Soil nail installation is nearly complete and crews are reinforcing, forming, and pouring
about 200 linear feet of the cast-in-place concrete facing each week. Approximately 1,000 linear feet of
the cast-in-place wall has been completed. The entire wall is expected to be completed this summer.
Construction of the Belle Terrace Bridge also continued through March. Crews finished forming and
installing reinforcing steel for the top deck on the western 70 percent of the bridge last month.
Falsework for the eastern portion of the Belle Terrace Bridge is underway. Once the falsework is in place,
crews will install the forms and reinforcing steel for the bottom deck and girders on this section of the
bridge. Concrete placement for the eastern portion of the bridge is planned for late April.
Installation of new storm drain systems below the eastbound State Route 58 connector ramp
continued in March. This work required intermittent flagging and relocation of the pedestrian route
along the east side of Wible Road. The storm drain system is expected to be completed in April and the
curb, gutter, and sidewalk that was removed for this work will be replaced. The slope paving between
the sidewalk and the connector bridge abutment will also be placed.
Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
33% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2021
This phase of Centennial Corridor reconstructs the westbound to southbound loop ramp at the State
Route 58/State Route 99 interchange. The project also constructs a new barrier-separated connector
ramp to Ming Avenue.
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April 2020
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Work continues on various drainage systems. Construction and backfill for the new Belle Terrace
Pump Plant will continue through April.
Crews placed stem and soffit (girders and bridge bottom) concrete for the widening of the westbound
State Route 58 separation bridge in March. This work was performed during nighttime hours under a full
closure of State Route 99. Crews will be forming the deck in April.
Falsework is underway for the structure on the new southbound State Route 99 to Ming Avenue off-
ramp. Crews are expected to begin construction of the stem and soffit forms in April.
Phase 4 – Mainline
Contractor: Security Paving Company
18% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2022
This phase constructs the freeway between State Route 99 and the Westside Parkway.
La Mirada Drive is closed at the freeway alignment, but residents can use Marella Way to cross the
corridor. Access to and from Stine Road on the south side of Stockdale Highway is also closed. Residents
can enter the neighborhood from adjacent streets.
Concrete pours were held for two new bridges crossing Real Road in March. Stem and soffit pours
were completed on both bridges. Concrete was placed for the deck of the eastbound State Route
58/southbound State Route 99 bridge and the bridge was stressed last month.
The contractor has completed the abutments and falsework for the new bridge at La Mirada Drive and
crews are forming the bridge stems and soffit. Roadway excavation continues in the areas of Marella
Way and La Mirada Drive.
Pile driving has been completed for the Ford Avenue structure and the contractor will dismantle and
remove the crane from the area in early April. Falsework construction will be underway for the Ford
Avenue bridge in April.
Crews are forming the footings and abutment walls for the bridge that will cross California Avenue.
The contractor continues work on the embankment at Commerce Drive and will continue driving piles
for the Commerce Drive bridge abutments and columns during the month of April.
Work on various drainage systems continues throughout the project area.
State Route 43/Stockdale Highway Roundabout
Contractor: Griffith Company
90% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
This project replaces an existing 4-way stop with a roundabout at the State Route 43 (Enos Lane) and
Stockdale Highway intersection.
The project is in the final stage of construction. Work during the month of March included construction
of curb, gutter, and sidewalks. The splitter islands have been completed with colored textured concrete
and the drainage inlets have been raised to grade.
Crews will build the retaining wall, place fencing, complete work in the retention basin, and place
permanent erosion control in the coming weeks. The final lift of asphalt and Thermoplastic striping is
also expected to be installed in April.
Project designers are working on plans to include additional lighting on the project. Once plans are
complete, materials will be acquired and installed.
TRIP Status Report
April 2020
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: The contractor for the 24th Street
Improvement project finished raising manholes on 23rd
Street and opened all four lanes to traffic in March
Top right: Grading access roads near the Carrier Canal
at 24th Street
Middle right: Crews installed vehicle detection loops
on 23rd Street during nighttime hours in March
allowing all four lanes to open within the commercial
district
Bottom left: Electricians continue working along the
Westside Parkway as the Kern River Bridge
Improvements project nears completion
Bottom right: Grading a drainage basin on the Kern
River Bridge Improvements project site
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April 2020
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Top left: Drainage installation near the
eastbound SR 58 connector ramp
Top right: Shotcrete placement for the
retaining wall along northbound SR 99
Middle right: Falsework construction is
underway for the east side of the Belle
Terrace Bridge
Bottom left: A worker installs detectable
warning pavers at the SR 43/Stockdale
Highway roundabout
Bottom right: Final curb, gutter and
sidewalk construction was underway at
the roundabout in March
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April 2020
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Top left: Installing reinforced steel for the westbound SR 58-to-southbound SR 99 separation bridge widening
Top right: Falsework installation is underway for the southbound Ming Avenue off-ramp separation bridge
Middle left: New bridge abutment for the Centennial Corridor Mainline at Ford Avenue
Middle right: Crews set falsework for the La Mirada Bridge in March
Bottom left: A crane sets the rebar cage in place for a bridge column at Stockdale Highway
Bottom right: Pile driving is underway for the Commerce Drive bridge abutment