Grade Separation: Ramona Avenue, Montclair
The construction of a bridge (also known as a grade separation) is planned over the Union Pacific railroad tracks at Ramona Avenue, between Mission Boulevard and Brooks Street in Montclair. The City of Montclair is the lead for project construction; SANBAG is assisting with the advertising, award and administration of the construction contract.
Working cooperatively with SANBAG, the City of Montclair has completed the detailed design of the grade separation and is actively acquiring right-of-way. Advertising for the construction bid package is anticipated in May 2008, with construction expected to begin by late 2008.
About the Project
The project will provide a bridge over the three Union Pacific Railroad tracks that cross Ramona, eliminating the need for drivers to wait for trains. This will relieve traffic congestion from trains that block the street at the railroad crossing. Minor street realignment and grading also will occur.
The project will cost about $20 million, with funding provided by the state’s Traffic Congestion Relief Program, federal funds and city funds. Work will take about 24 months to complete.