Progress continues on Orinda's Manzanita Bridge replacement project with work on the bridge deck likely to be completed by late August. Manzanita traffic between Acacia Drive and Camino Pablo will continue to be rerouted from now through Oct. 15 onto the one-lane temporary detour road and bridge, which were created to make life easier for residents during the bridge's replacement. Traffic is being controlled via traffic signals at each end of the one-lane bridge. Additional safety features include signage, k-rail, temporary lights, crash cushions, and striping. Residents may experience delays of up to 10 minutes, and are reminded that the posted speed limit is 10 mph. Police are watching the area closely due to reports that motorists have been running the temporary traffic signal.
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