Why does Caltrans want to give away the Tower Bridge? (Sacramento, CA)

[ZLoth]

From KXTV-10 Sacramento:

Why does Caltrans want to give away the Tower Bridge?

The Tower Bridge is one of the Sacramento region's most iconic landmarks, so why does Caltrans want to give it away?

Currently, Sacramento owns the portion of Capitol Mall that leads to the bridge on the east, and West Sacramento owns the portion of the Tower Bridge Gateway that leads to the bridge on the west. The state only owns the 737-foot bridge.

The cities combined have applied for 46 permits over the past six years for events like the Farm to Fork dinner, where diners enjoy their food on the bridge roadway. Other events include the Amgen Tour and New Year's Eve fireworks.

FULL ARTICLE HERE

[bing101]

Well Its hidden CA-275 but the Public is not aware of this.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CA_275


https://www.aaroads.com/california/ca-275.html


It was US-40 at one time

[mrsman]

When I lived in Northern California in the late 90's, I remember CA-275 being a narrow freeway from US 50 all the way to the bridge.  As a feeder to US 50, there was definitely state interest in the bridge. 

But now, most of that route is a surface level street with traffic lights and is no longer worthy of state interest.  The bridge, while very nice looking, basically functions in a similar manner as the I Street Bridge, connecting local streets in Sacramento to local streets in West Sacramento.