Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386)

The existing bridge was constructed as an interim bridge in 1993 and does not accommodate existing peak traffic, pedestrians, or a 100 year storm event. The General Plan indicates that Heritage Road is planned as a six-lane major arterial between Olympic Parkway and the City of San Diego's boundary. 

As the Eastern Territories and San Diego’s Otay Mesa areas develop, there will be a need for a wider and realigned bridge.  The project includes widening the south side of Main Street,  approaching Heritage Road Bridge limits. 

Project Features

•  Construct new 454' long bridge over the Otay River with six through-lanes with 2-lane median for left turn lanes at Main Street.
• Reconstruct roadway approaches between Main Street and Entertainment Circle and modify intersection of Main Street.
• The bridge and approaches will be wide enough to accommodate a median, bicycle lanes and sidewalks.
• The bridge will open the river bottom to allow a 100 -year storm event to pass and accommodate a multi-use trail (including equestrians) under the bridge.
• Install traffic signals at Heritage Road / Main Street and Heritage Road / Entertainment Circle North
  
  

Project Schedule

• Environmental clearances Complete: CEQA & NEPA: August 2023
• Final Project Design: August 2023
• Permits & Right of Way:July 2023
• Bridge and Roadway Construction: Summer 2024

Construction Cost and Funding

Bridge and Street Improvements: Estimated $40 to $50 million, funded by Transportation
Development Impact Fees (TDIF) from Chula Vista and San Diego and Federal
Funds from the Highway Bridge Program.

Project Manager
City of Chula Vista
Rosina Constanza, P.E.
Phone: (619) 691-5143