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It's Folsom Lake Crossing
In a move that stunned many, Folsom City Council decided to go against the grain and disassociate the city with Johnny Cash. 4 members of the public came forward to speak in favor of Johnny Cash, including the head of the Folsom Tourism Bureau... but the council decided to name it Folsom Lake Crossing, even though it doesn't even cross Folsom Lake. Kerri Howell was the lone dissenting vote.
* Forum discussion
* Folsom Telegraph: Bridge Over Boring Water
* Sacramento Bee: Folsom City BluesLabels: Cash Crossing, Folsom City Council, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted June 24, 2008
Down to 4 Choices
The new bridge name will be revealed Tuesday, though it has been narrowed down to 4 themes: Johnny Cash, Folsom Lake, Folsom Dam, and Granite City (the city's original name). City Council will decide on Tuesday.
* What's got your vote?Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom City Council, Folsom Dam Bridge, Johnny Cash
posted June 20, 2008
800 Names to Choose From
The City of Folsom will soon choosing a new name for the bridge that is being built next to the Dam. Over 800 entries were proposed, with names ranging from Johnny Cash Crossing to "Heaven's Gate". Someone even proposed "MyFolsom Bridge"!Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted May 12, 2008
Name the New Bridge
The new Dam Road Bypass Bridge is under construction and should be done soon... now what should it be named? The city is taking suggestions until April 22 - they'll even put a plaque with your name on the bridge if your name is chosen. Email suggestions at namethebridgecontest@folsom.ca.us.
* What would you name the bridge?Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted February 28, 2008
Did You Know...?
* Folsom Dam is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
* The tower crane operator earns the highest pay of all workers on the Folsom Dam bypass bridge construction site.
* The Historic District Parking structure, due to open in March or April, will provide free parking for 317 vehicles and secure bicycle storage for light rail riders and Historic District visitors.
* Folsom now has 257 miles of streets, 7,098 street lights, 90 traffic signals and 197 miles of storm drains.
* The American River Water Education Center was moved to its new locations in one piece with all exhibits intact during the early stages of the bridge construction process.
* The Public Works Department has 73.7 full-time employees working in administration & engineering, streets, transit, storm water and fleet management.Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, Sutter Street
posted February 10, 2008
Eric King Selected as Mayor
Eric King was selected as mayor for 2008 on Tuesday; his term is effective immediately. Steve Miklos was also selected as Vice-Mayor. The contruction of the new bridge and annexation of South of 50 are on the forefront of items for 2008.Labels: Eric King, Folsom Dam Bridge, South of 50, Steve Miklos
posted December 13, 2007
Movin' Right Along
The new Folsom Dam Bridge construction is making progress. Concrete is currently being poured to form the columns. Though originally planned to be open in 2005, the bridge is on track for opening during late 2008 or early 2009.Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted September 12, 2007
New Spillway OK'd
As part of the Folsom Dam Raise project, the US Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers have signed off on a new spillway for Folsom Dam, which would run parallel to the new bridge, currently under construction. The project will start in October and may go in to 2018 or 2019.Labels: Cash Crossing, Dam raise, Folsom Dam, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, Spillway, USACE, USBOR
posted June 09, 2007
New Bridge Breaks Ground
The new Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge has officially broken ground, and they expect to have it finished by the end of 2008. Residents and commuters alike will certainly appreciate the fast (by bridge construction terms) expidition to complete construction, as the Dam Road closure has snarled traffic throughout the city.
* Audio Report from CA Public RadioLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted February 22, 2007
2006 in Review
Folsom had a very busy year - the Zoo went through an expansion (with more coming), the new bridge is making progress, and the railroad block was approved. Folsom certainly had a busy 2006, but it is very likely that 2007 will be even busier.Labels: Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Zoo, Railroad Block, railroads
posted December 27, 2006
Dam Bridge Passes Next Steps
In what seems like an endless array of steps towards getting a new bridge approved, Senate Bill 1536 is allowing the city to purchase 14 acres needed for bridge construction. After the environmental impact report is approved, next steps are getting bids for the project.
* Folsom Dam ByPass Bridge Information
* Sacramento Union articleLabels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted August 24, 2006
Mayor Morin Addresses City
Mayor Andy Morin wrote a letter to the city regarding the bridge developments and the selection of the new city manager. The bridge is undergoing an environmental assessment, and Morin is happy to announce the selection of Kerry Miller to city manager.Labels: Andy Morin, Folsom Dam Bridge, Kerry Miller
posted August 21, 2006
Bridge Over Troubled Water?
The Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge hit a minor snag last week - though the project is still on, some at the US Bureau of Reclamation even questioned the need for the bridge. It was an unsettling comment to say the least. The bridge is expected to be open by December 2008.
* Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge information
* Discuss on the Folsom ForumLabels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, USBOR
posted August 02, 2006
More Money Approved For New Bridge
President Bush's recent budget proposal includes $65 million in the Sacramento region for flood control, with money for the Folsom Dam raise and bypass bridge. The bridge is expected to start as soon as March 2007.Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted February 07, 2006
Police Chief Named Interim Asst City Manager
Folsom Police Chief Sam Spiegel has been named interim Assistant City Manager, a position left vacant since the departure of Wil Kempton. Spegel's duties are primarily traffic management, and lobbying new bridge issues. Press Release
* Bee articleLabels: Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Police, Sam Spiegel, Traffic, Will Kempton
posted January 27, 2006
Bridge Sought Before December 2008
A recent announcement from the US Army Corps of Engineers about a delay in the Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge has ruffled a few city officials. City council members are lobbying to expidite the bridge construction as fast as possible. Construction is currently slated to begin in March 2007.Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom City Council, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, USACE
posted January 26, 2006
Dam Bridge May Be Delayed Until 2008
With new flood control strategies in place in Sacramento, a new environmental study will need to be assessed - which means a delay in construction in a Folsom Dam replacement bridge. Our representatives are still pushing back, however nothing is certain. Story in the Bee.Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted December 18, 2005
New Bridge May Hit a Snag
The Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge is currently being "fast-tracked" to a 2007 opening, however a design issue with the Folsom Dam raise project may pose a problem. A new spillway may be needed for the Dam, which would be perilously close the the bridge. Vice Mayor Andy Morin feels the bridge can be modified, however, to accomodate the design issue. Story in the Bee.Labels: Andy Morin, Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted August 25, 2005
Dam Road May Be Off the Table
Many were very excited to hear that the federal government gave the "thumbs up" to re-open the dam road. Unfortunately, Placer & El Dorado officials are unwilling to pony up some of the money to re-open it. The Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge has now become the priority. Meanwhile, the skyrocketing costs of the Folsom Dam raise have brought the discussion of Auburn Dam back on the table.
* More on the Dam Road ClosureLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted June 30, 2005
Dam Road Approved to Re-Open
Commuters and many Folsom businesses have been grateful about the decision from the federal government to re-open the Dam Road during commute hours. Pending funding for the project, the road will be opened up in early 2006 after installing new security measures, and may require a $2-$3 toll. The Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge is scheduled to open early 2007. Details in the Bee.
* More articles on Folsom Dam Road closureLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted June 01, 2005
Dam Bridge Routes Proposed
The new Folsom Dam Road replacement bridge has unveiled its likely alignments - 4 different paths that start around the entrance to the current Dam Road, and aligns next to Folsom Prison property. Depending on the design of the bridge, the new bridge may likely have a pretty good view of Folsom Prison. Details in
the Bee.Labels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, Folsom Prison
posted May 01, 2005
New Bridge By '07
In what is considered a very quick turnaround time, a replacement bridge for the Folsom Dam Road may be built and open by as soon as 2007. Though this is at least 3 years away, this is a short time frame in the scheme of things. The new bridge will be 4 lanes, with bike and pedestrian crossing as well. It is quite contingent on the passing of renewwing Measure A, a tax which has been in place since 1988. Details
* Details from the city
* Doolittle: Open the Dam RoadLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted August 11, 2004
Is This Thing Passed Yet?
Welcome to the world of bills in government... in what has seemed like an endless journey, the House panel has approved funds to raise the Folsom Dam and build a new bridge to replace the Dam Road. It will still have to pass through several branches of government before the project is officially approved and under way. Details in the Bee.Labels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted June 12, 2004
Dam Raise, Bridge a "Go"
State Senate approved federal legislation allowing a 7-foot raise of Folsom Lake for flood control purposes. Also on the bill was an approval for a bridge to replace the Folsom Dam Road. This was also OK'd. Source: Sacramento BeeLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted May 28, 2004
Folsom Bridge Bill Rejected
A slight blow to the Folsom Dam Bridge was given to the city, as the Senate Transportation Committee rejected a bill which would have sped up the construction process. Though the bridge is still planned, it may take longer than anticipated, as the trials of speeding up the process have stalled. More in the Sacramento Bee.Labels: Cash Crossing, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted March 30, 2004
New Bridge By 2007
3 years may seem like a long time to wait for a bridge, however that timeline is 2 years sooner than previously expected for a bridge that is slated to replace Folsom Dam Road. The city has been working with the US Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation to speed up the process, as the Dam Road closure has caused a traffic nightmare in Folsom. Full details: Sacramento Bee.Labels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, USACE, USBOR
posted January 18, 2004
Help on the Way For Traffic
It may take a while to build, but the funding is about to be passed for a new 4-lane bridge replacing Folsom Dam Road. President Bush is expected to sign the 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which includes a new bridge for Folsom. Coupled with a 7-foot raise of Folsom Dam, it will be one of the biggest construction projects in Folsom since the Dam was built. More in the Folsom Telegraph.
* SacBee EditorialLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted December 03, 2003
Dam Raise Deal Almost Done
The House and Congress approved a package of flood control projects, among them - funding construction of a Folsom Dam raise and construction of a permanent bridge to replace Folsom Dam Road. All that remains is President Bush's signature, which he should sign today. More in the Business Journal and Sacramento Bee.Labels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge
posted November 18, 2003
Folsom Dam Raise and Bridge Deal Imminent
The US House of Representatives subcommittee has unanimously approved a bill for the raise of Folsom Dam, which includes a bridge which would replace the Dam Road. If approved, this would put to rest a longstanding feud between Representatives Doolittle and Matsui over flood control measures. Next up is the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and finally, the House of Representatives. More in the Business Journal.
* Bee ArticleLabels: Cash Crossing, Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
posted July 21, 2003
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