Updated NOI.pdf

Project: Freedom Bridge Removal Project

Location: San Tomas Aquino Creek in the City of Santa Clara, between Mission College Boulevard and Highway 101

Summary:

- Public Review Period Extension: The initial 30-day public review and comment period for the Draft MND has been extended to conclude at 5 p.m. on May 10, 2022.
- Purpose: The project involves removing an existing pedestrian bridge across San Tomas Aquino Creek and associated structures in two phases.
- Regulatory Compliance: Conducted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study determined a MND is appropriate.
- Project Phases:
- Phase I: Removal of existing bridge structure.
- Phase II: Removal of bridge abutments, re-grading, and repaving of nearby trails and roads.
- Access: The Draft MND is available for public review at Valley Water Headquarters (5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose) and Central Park Library (2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara), as well as online at https://www.valleywater.org/public-review-documents.
- Contact: Comments on the Draft MND should be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 10, 2022, to Abby Annicchiarico (Santa Clara Valley Water District), either via mail or electronically at [email protected] or 408-630-2456.