CalTrans view over the new Dr. Fine Bridge Courtesy aerial photo The replacement of Dr. Fine Bridge over Smith River is on schedule for completion in early September, 2026.The old Bridge built in 1940 was nearing the end of its lifespan and the new Bridge, built to Seismic standards, will provide a much safer, wider crossing, improving conditions for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.Currently, the foundation work (the strong supports beneath the bridge) is fully complete and crews are building and reinforcing the upper structure of the bridge. Concrete pouring has begun and will continue throughout August, with the main bridge deck planned just after Labor Day. Traffic is anticipated to shift onto the new bridge this winter, after which construction will continue into next summer, to remove the temporary detour bridge (AKA:the tinker toy bridge) and complete final touches.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write(''); Last Chance Grade, Cal Trans Courtesy photo During the summer season. From June through October, there is no boat access beneath the bridge and vessel launching via the informal access at South Bank Road is also restricted.And it’s all happening over the next 13months. Cal Trans also announces a public meeting, Coffee with Cal Trans question/answer morning meeting on Last Chance Grade, Thursday, August 21, 10AM-12NOON at Sea Front Bakery. 101 at the S Curve. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });