Washington Boulevard opening on schedule

Emergency work on the degraded culvert on Washington Boulevard at Harrold Street is on schedule for completion by September 22, according to County Engineer Jon Olson. The busy roadway  should be open for-two way traffic by that date.  Restoration of the sidewalk and fence will be completed by mid-October.

On July 11, the Board of Supervisors declared an emergency and directed Community Development/Roads Department to take immediate action and make necessary repairs to the infrastructure. Olson will report to the Board on  progress made and completion of the project.

Community Development staff  report Washington Boulevard is closed at the entrance of Crescent Senior Estates,  pending completion of the emergency project. CDD is coordinating with the city on minimizing interruptions to water service.

Funding for the culvert repair comes from the Del Norte Local Transportation Commission and the Highway Infrastructure Program. Road funds from local fuel taxes may also be utilized.