All of the money is finally in hand to replace the Seventh Street Bridge in Modesto, a once-grand structure that is barely drivable today.
The California Transportation Commission voted unanimously Friday, June 27, to accept a $15 million grant. Federal and local sources bring the total to $134 million for this new crossing of the Tuolumne River.
It is expected to be ready in early 2028, said an email from David Leamon, director of Stanislaus County Public Works. The old bridge will remain open during early construction phases, then close for good in the spring.
The replacement will have two vehicle lanes each way, vs. one now. The west side will feature a bicycle path down into Tuolumne River Regional Park. The east side will have a sidewalk wide enough for wheelchairs, which is lacking now…