A process spanning two decades looks to be finally coming to a head as the City of Santa Cruz readies to break ground on the Murray Street Bridge retrofit in the spring. Shimmick Construction was awarded a $45 million contract to perform the build.
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Carmageddon: Murray Street Bridge (finally), Bay Street upgrades among big Santa Cruz projects starting soon
A City of Santa Cruz open house last week provided updates on some of the major projects currently in progress and others expected to begin this year. Planners also gave attendees an early look at other spots on the to-do wish list.
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Port commissioner candidates cite harbor capacity, Murray Street bridge construction plans as biggest issues
The Santa Cruz Port District Commission, the five-person governing body for the port district, has two open seats and three candidates, two of whom are incumbents and veteran commissioners. Reed Geisreiter, incumbent and current chair, served from 2009-2018 and then was elected again in 2019. He worries that the harbor has reached capacity. Toby Goddard, the other incumbent, has served for the past 16 years and cites concerns about planned Murray Street bridge construction. Dick Starr, the challenger, is the son of a commissioner and is a newcomer. Lookout asked them two questions and their responses are here. Starr did not respond to Lookout’s requests.
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Coming soon: 30-month construction project on Murray Street Bridge
Local motorists will soon face a disruptive rehabilitation project on the Murray Street Bridge. The overhaul includes seismic upgrades and widening and, officials say, is a safety issue. But construction on the bridge that spans the harbor and connects Twin Lakes and beyond to downtown Santa Cruz is sure to be a headache.