A meeting scheduled next month in Stockton will provide updates on freeway bridge improvements being implemented as part of the I-5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Project.
Caltrans, which is handling the project, said the purpose is to replace the northbound and southbound Stockton Channel Viaduct bridges on Interstate 5.
The May 7 meeting, which takes place at the Haggin Museum from 5:30 to 7 p.m., will cover topics that include the current status of the project, the progress and accomplishments so far, the updated timeline to start the construction, and plans for traffic mitigation.
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to help select the logo that will be used in future communications and outreach.
Caltrans said in a statement that the project is needed to ensure long-term serviceability, structural integrity, and improve the permit load rating for commercial vehicles and the movement of goods.
“This project is needed because of structural deficiencies and continued bridge repairs,” Caltrans said in the statement. “The bridges show concrete and steel superstructure/foundation deficiencies including a long-standing issue of concrete deck deterioration resulting in the ongoing maintenance challenges.”
More information about the project is available on the Caltrans website.
Victoria Franco is a reporter based in Stockton covering San Joaquin County for Bay City News Foundation and its nonprofit news site Local News Matters. She is a Report for America corps member.
