Gilman Springs Road Bridge Replacement

Speaking for Golden Era Productions, she acknowledged the bridge's scour problem but questioned why full demolition and replacement is needed when a 2024 Caltrans inspection found the bridge not structurally deficient, and asked for a rehabilitation comparison and review of the higher-speed design.

A Golden Era employee who drives the road daily, she described frequent accidents including a recent rollover and asked that safety be evaluated for the whole roadway, not just the bridge, given the proposed higher design speed.

An attorney speaking for Golden Era, she supported fixing the scour but asked RCTC to examine the data behind choosing replacement over rehab, whether it's the best use of funds, and what federal funds permit.

She said the concern is the speed increase, not the bridge repair, noting the curvy road's hidden private entrances would become more dangerous at higher speeds and that the Ramona Expressway already serves through traffic.