Next year Carpinteria will take on the largest capital improvement project in city history with a $15.3-million bridge replacement project.
The Carpinteria Creek bridge will be replaced at Carpinteria Avenue, and the project will also improve nearby bike and pedestrian paths. The project is 88% grant funded, with remaining funds coming from local taxes and development impact fees, according to the city budget.
The city will be going out to bid for contractors in the winter and will begin construction next year, according to John Ilasin, Carpinteria’s public works director…