California Construction News staff writer
Construction on the Mission Boulevard Bridge over the Santa Ana River is set to begin today (April 6), with a new traffic pattern marking the start of Stage 1 work on the $91-million project to replace the 70-year-old, seismically deficient structure.
The bridge connects the communities of Jurupa Valley and Riverside and is a joint project of the County of Riverside, the City of Jurupa Valley, and the City of Riverside. Funding comes from the Federal Highway Bridge Program, Proposition 1B, and local contributions…