Warehouse demolished for affordable housing on R Street.

The American River Bridge deck replacement project is now in its third and final stage, with crews currently demolishing the existing concrete deck on the southbound lanes. Construction on the $216 million project began in early 2022. The first stage involved building a new substructure to support widening the bridge
Editor’s Note (May 2, 2025 ): Following publication, Brian Franklin, El Dorado County’s senior civil engineer, clarified that while the project is approximately 87% complete in terms of working days, it is around 70% complete in terms of budget. The project remains fully funded through the federal Highway Bridge