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Construction Underway on Jamboree & Michelson Pedestrian Bridge Construction on the Jamboree &
It involves temporary lane closures in both directions of Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive. The dedicated right turn lanes on southbound Jamboree Road to westbound Michelson Drive and westbound Michelson Drive to northbound Jamboree Road are closed until the project is complete in July 2027. For more information on the bridge, visit cityofirvine.org/pedestrianbridge .
panels, and programmable color- changing LED lighting. As part of the City's efforts to enhance sustainable mobility, the bridge will include stairs with a bike runnel to make it easy for cyclists to safely navigate the intersection. In addition, the bridge will have energy-efficient, cable-supported elevators. The first phase of the project began in June and continues through October.
55 With the expanded route, the iShuttle service has been discontinued, allowing those buses to transition to the Irvine CONNECT fleet and serve more riders and neighborhoods with the same free service. For more information, visit irvineconnect.org . Irvine CONNECT Route Expands After a successful pilot year with more than 141,000 riders, the City Council gave the green light to continue the free Irvine CONNECT shuttle service and expand the route north to Portola Parkway. In July, the expanded route began connecting to neighborhoods such as Stonegate, Eastwood, and The Groves, as well as Northwood High School, the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Hicks Canyon Trail, and more. Michelson Pedestrian Bridge began this summer, marking a major step toward improved pedestrian safety, reduced traffic congestion, and enhanced connectivity in the thriving, mixed-use Irvine Business Complex. This 175-foot-long bridge, which will span Jamboree Road, will have a sleek stainless-steel structure accented with elegant Corian cladding, translucent
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