By Brittney Sherman
An 18,000-pound pedestrian bridge in Morgan Hill was successfully relocated on September 18, 2025, as part of Valley Water’s upgrades to the West Little Llagas Creek flood protection system. The bridge, originally installed in 2008, was moved about 1,550 feet to span Edmundson Creek, allowing it to remain an active link in the city’s trail network.
The relocation clears space for new flood-control channels beneath Watsonville Road and Middle Avenue, which will redirect storm flows and reduce flooding risks for nearby neighborhoods and businesses. When the broader creek improvements finish next year, the upgraded channel will provide 100-year flood protection. The work is a component of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, supported by Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Program, state subvention funds, and a federal USDA grant.
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