New Bridge Will Connect Marysville and Yuba City
I’m Ed Smith, a Marysville personal injury attorney. The project is behind its production date by over two years, but construction is scheduled to begin soon on a new bridge that will connect Yuba City and Marysville. This project has been desired by area residents for years and is projected to improve area traffic, help prevent auto accidents, and protect drivers from earthquakes.
The Current Situation
Currently, only two bridges allow traffic to cross a forty-mile stretch of the Feather River which separates the two areas. The bridge which most people use to travel between these two cities is the bridge on fifth street, which is almost sixty years old and is the second bridge that has been built at the site after the previous bridge was destroyed by a 1955 flood.
Most residents describe the current bridges as under par or worse and traffic between the cities is often brought to a standstill because of their small size. One resident told reporters that the traffic is frequently bumper-to-bumper, causing drivers to lose focus and cause accidents. He explained that when there is a wreck on either of the two bridges, drivers are stuck for long stretches of time.
Another resident said that it often takes him forty minutes to travel 7 miles from his house in Marysville to the Walmart in Yuba City.
Seismic Concerns
Officials have reported that traffic concerns aren’t the only issue. A seismology study conducted in recent years determined that the current Fifth Street bridge is “vulnerable” to earthquakes. The study recommended that the bridge be completely replaced in order to avoid potentially fatal consequences in the event of seismic activity.
The Cost
The total cost of the new construction project totals $59 million. Although some residents are concerned that the bridge is too expensive, most are reportedly relieved to have a solution to their traffic woes.
The bridge reportedly will be paid for with funds from takes at the local, state, and federal levels. It is currently unclear whether or not a new gas tax will be used to help pay for the construction project.
Preventing Accidents
Although infrastructure projects can definitely reduce the frequency of auto accidents, there are also many things that drivers can do in order to avoid being involved in collisions and, consequently, receiving traumatic injuries.
One particularly easy way that drivers can drastically reduce their chances of being injured in an accident is by avoiding distraction on the road. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that forty percent of drivers admit to using mobile devices while driving and it is estimated that around 11 people under the age of 20 die in distracted driving accidents every day.
Other things you can do to drive more safely include avoid driving while fatigue, making sure your car is in good driving condition, and driving defensively.
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Marysville Personal Injury Attorney
I’m Ed Smith, a Marysville personal injury attorney. Car accidents can cause serious damages. If you’ve been hurt during a crash, call (530) 392-9400 for my friendly advice in a free phone consultation. You can also get in touch with me using (800) 404-5400 or AutoAccident.com.
Since 1982, I’ve helped people in the Marysville area with receiving compensation in matters involving wrongful death and claims for personal injury.
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