Main Street Bridge Replacement Community mtg #1

The City of Ventura held a community meeting on March 5, 2026, to discuss the Main Street Bridge Replacement project. The meeting focused on the project's background, design plans, and environmental review process. HDR Engineering was selected as the prime consultant for the bridge design, and GPA is handling environmental assessments. The project aims to replace the scour-critical bridge with a new structure that maintains pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle access during construction. Key design features include widened sidewalks, bike lanes, and a roundabout to improve safety and traffic flow. The city is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and coordinating with Caltrans for federal environmental compliance under NEPA. Public involvement opportunities were highlighted, including upcoming workshops and comment periods for the draft environmental document. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were discussed during this initial phase meeting.