Bridge Project Gets $6.5-Million Start
The U.S. Department of Transportation has given Oxnard $6.5 million to help widen the Santa Clara River bridge.
Oxnard is expected to contribute $16 million toward the $65-million widening project.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. Oct. 7, 2000 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Saturday October 7, 2000 Ventura County Edition Metro Part B Page 3 Zones Desk 1 inches; 27 words Type of Material: Correction
Bridge funds--A story Friday contained inaccurate information about money Oxnard will be given to help widen the Santa Clara River bridge. The $6.5 million was approved by Congress on Friday.
The area has had a history of traffic congestion.
City officials were glad to get the news.
“We originally had requested about $8 million, but had no guarantees of getting anything,” City Manager Ed Sotelo said. “To have secured $6.5 million is outstanding. We’re delighted.”
Once completed, the project should be a boon to the area in terms of economics and convenience, Sotelo said.
“There will be a tremendous benefit for commuters,” he said. “This region will benefit greatly because of the ease of congestion.”
The project is expected to start in 2002 and be completed in 2006.
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