San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement Project

The County of Santa Cruz, through its Department of Public Works, is undertaking the San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement Project to replace an aging single-lane bridge over the San Lorenzo River, identified as structure number 36C-0085. The project involves constructing a new bridge to improve safety and capacity while also modifying the approach grades to reduce steepness and enhancing the intersection with State Route 9 to improve traffic flow and merging conditions. All construction activities will be conducted above the ordinary high-water mark of the river to minimize impacts on the aquatic environment, and an existing private gravel road will serve as temporary access for properties on the east side of the bridge during the work. The project is authorized under a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations governing watercourse alterations. The lead agency contact for the project is Todd Sexauer of Santa Cruz County, reachable via phone and email, while Alexis Harrison of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife serves as the environmental liaison. The project was posted as a forecast on August 4, 2026, and is situated in Santa Cruz County with a place of performance associated with the 95018 ZIP code. No solicitation number or NAICS code has been assigned, as this is a forecast notice indicating intent to proceed under an existing environmental authorization. The project’s location and scope are designed to balance infrastructure renewal with environmental protection, prioritizing construction activities outside the river channel and utilizing existing infrastructure to reduce disruption during the replacement process.