Residents who frequent Mosquito Road will need to plan around a scheduled road closure next month as El Dorado County's Department of Transportation (DOT) will be conducting maintenance on the bridge replacement project. Traffic will be rerouted on December 6, due to necessary crane inspection and maintenance work at Pier 3, north of the river along Mosquito Road. The road closure will be in effect from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, and motorists are advised to expect delays.
The closure, critical for the safety of both workers and travelers, will see Mosquito Road fully shut down at the gates from 0.6 miles north to 0.8 miles south of the old Mosquito Road Bridge. A detour will be available via Rock Creek Road, and signs will be posted to inform drivers, the County's DOT announced. The temporary inconvenience is part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity and longevity of the bridge infrastructure in this area.
As per the DOT's announcement, the closure is necessary to lay the crane boom down on Mosquito Road at the north project (Pier 3) location to perform crane inspection and maintenance. In light of this, the road will be impassable for the duration of the maintenance activities. Once the work is completed and the crane boom is lifted, the road will reopen to traffic.
Local officials have coordinated with emergency services to allow for passage in case of an emergency during the closure period. For those residing in or traveling through the region, the El Dorado County DOT extends its thanks for the public's cooperation and patience. The necessary work will ensure that the bridge replacement project can proceed safely and is completed efficiently. Monthly closures for the project are anticipated to occur, and notices will be posted well in advance to aid in travel planning. For more information and updates on the closure, visit the El Dorado County official website.
