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Imperial County Public Works Arnold Road Bridge report, Item 35 (Oct. 20, 2026)
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Imperial County Public Works' staff report in the Oct. 20 Board agenda, Item 35. It documents erosion at the Arnold Road Bridge, the May 19 emergency declaration, the repair plan, weekly inspections, the intent to keep it open as the only Picacho detour, and procurement through proposals due Oct. 12. The appended resolution has blank adoption fields, so the packet does not establish the Board's Oct. 20 vote, bid receipt or award.
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Staff report pages 2-3. The cost line is N/A, SB 1 RMRA is listed as the funding source, and the report says no General Fund impact. This does not mean the work is free or all funding is secured.
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- VerifiedThe county's Oct. 20 Arnold Road report says the bridge is to remain open with weekly inspections while repair work is procured.
County report describes erosion, weekly inspections, continued access during repairs and procurement through an Oct. 12 proposal deadline.
Timeline events 3
- County declares Arnold Road Bridge emergency
Imperial County’s Public Works report identifies May 19, 2026, as the date the Board declared an emergency over the Arnold Road Bridge through Minute Order 16.
- County releases Arnold Road emergency repair RFP
Imperial County’s Public Works report says the county issued a request for proposals for Arnold Road Bridge emergency repairs on Sept. 28, 2026. Proposals were due Oct. 12.
- Board agenda includes two bridge emergency items
Imperial County’s Arnold Road and Picacho reports were agenda Items 35 and 38 for the Oct. 20, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting. This package has not verified the Board’s vote or certified actions on either item.
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- Winterhaven's Bridges: Picacho, Arnold Road and the Quechan Nation
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