The First Avenue Bridge over Maple Canyon will be closed for at least nine months beginning today as the bridge undergoes a seismic retrofit.
The historic character of this 1931 bridge will be respected, and many original features (such as the original lighting) will be restored. Pedestrian access across the bridge is also not allowed during the process. Construction equipment and workers will primarily access the site from the west through the bottom of Maple Canyon.
Northbound traffic on Fifth is detoured west at Upas. Bus Route 11 has been detoured from First Avenue, between Laurel Street and University Avenue, to Fourth and Fifth avenues. The bus stops on First Avenue between Laurel Street and University Street will be temporarily discontinued until the bridge reopens in late 2009.
