Backhoes, Earth Movers Start Work on Old Telegraph Bridge
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Work has begun to repair the damage to the Old Telegraph bridge, caused by February’s storms. On Monday, March 11, heavy equipment could be seen starting the repairs. Old Telegraph Road was closed between C Street and Grand Avenue on February 5th, while County Public Works assessed possible structural damage—it remains closed. According to Ventura County Public works, “Severe washout under abutments on west end of Bridge No. 487. Emergency O&M response. To be assessed by DAT Team after rain event.” Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
Work has begun to repair the damage to the Old Telegraph bridge, caused by February’s storms. On Monday, March 11, heavy equipment could be seen starting the repairs. Old Telegraph Road was closed between C Street and Grand Avenue on February 5th, while County Public Works assessed possible structural damage—it remains closed. According to Ventura County Public works, “Severe washout under abutments on west end of Bridge No. 487. Emergency O&M response. To be assessed by DAT Team after rain event.” Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.