Economic Development Case Study

Avenue 66 Grade Separation Bridge Project

The name of the project is Avenue 66 Grade Separation Bridge Project. The project, which will take place in Mecca, CA, comprises a grade-separated bypass bridge that will be 800 feet in length. Its architectural details are meant to commemorate the uniqueness of Mecca. The government involved in this project is Riverside County Government. The lead agency for the project is Riverside County Transportation Department (RCTD). The main business involved in the project is the contractor - Riverside Construction Company, Inc. Other businesses involved include those providing various services related to construction including architectural design, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, structural engineering, and civil engineering services.

The type of economic development project under which Avenue 66 Grade Separation Bridge Project can be classified is roads infrastructure. It involves construction of a bridge that incorporates a traffic lane in both directions, as well as a pedestrian and bicycle lane that is separated by a barrier. Once complete, the bridge will facilitate safe crossing of trucks, emergency vehicles, automobiles, farm equipment, bicyclists, and pedestrians across the railroads. The main activity that will take place at the project is the construction of a bypass bridge that will link Highway 111 and Avenue 66. The project can be found on the following online links: https://www.ave66project.com/about/, https://www.ave66project.com.