Politics & Government
Bridge Removal Begins on Coombs
May 2 is the target date for the permanent closure of the Coombs Street bridge to vehicle traffic. A pedestrian/bike/wheelchair bridge over Napa Creek will be the only way to reach Clinton and Brown streets from the new northern end of Coombs Street.
Napa drivers will likely be pulling a few U-turns on Coombs Street north of Pearl Street in the next few weeks:
According to signs posted at that intersection and announcements from the city of Napa, Coombs Street will be closed permanently at Napa Creek starting May 2.
A city bulletin advises:
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(T)he Coombs Street Bridge over Napa Creek will be permanently removed.
This will eliminate the vehicle traffic connection from Coombs to Clinton-Brown Streets. Pedestrian access will remain using the new pedestrian bridge.
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At the same time, a new bus turn-around will go into use in the parking lot on the northeast side of the Coombs-Pearl intersection.
Eight parking spaces will remain in this lot after restriping for the bus turn-around. Also, one lane of Coombs Street north of Pearl will be closed to allow work on a new retaining wall. This closure will continue for 6-7 months. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
The Behrens Street Bridge over Napa Creek is set for permanent removal in June, and at that time there will also be a 30-day closure of the Seminary Street Bridge over Napa Creek.
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