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City UPDATES

Connie Worden-Roberts Memorial Bridge
The City has completed widening the Golden Valley Road Bridge which has been
renamed as the Connie Worden-Roberts Memorial Bridge in remembrance of a
local advocate and Santa Clarita community leader. The multi-million dollar project
improves traffic flow entering and exiting the 14 Freeway via Golden Valley Road.
An additional two lanes of travel have been added, one in each direction, for a total
of four through lanes. Additional improvements include a dedicated left turn lane
for the southbound 14 Freeway, two left turn lanes for the northbound 14 Freeway
and a protected path for pedestrians and cyclists on the south side of the bridge.

Valencia Boulevard Medians
Now under way, the Valencia Boulevard Median Refurbishment Project will
revamp a total of 12 medians on Valencia Boulevard between Tourney Road and
Magic Mountain Parkway. The construction includes the replacement of the
existing grass with low water use plants, and the installation of more efficient
irrigation systems. The medians will use recycled water when it becomes available.
The project also improves pedestrian safety and traffic patterns.

Open Space
To date, the City has acquired more than 8,500 acres of open space for residents
to enjoy - with more to come. This year the City purchased more than 13
acres in the Soledad Canyon area adjacent to the City-owned Cemex property,
preventing future mining in the area. The City also marked its first acquisition
in the northwestern quadrant of the City's greenbelt with the purchase of more
than 70 acres in Tapia Canyon. Nine acres have also been acquired through the
Newhall Pass, creating an important connection between Wildwood Canyon
Open Space and Gateway Ranch Open Space. The new Elder Loop and Taylor
Trail at the Towsley Canyon were made easily accessible for hikers by the
addition of 100 spaces in the parking area. To learn more about Santa Clarita's
open spaces, visit HikeSantaClarita.com.