After years of planning, the bridge over the California Aqueduct on Ranchero Road in Hesperia will be demolished and replaced.
The project includes removing the existing two-lane bridge and constructing a new one with six vehicle travel lanes and shared pedestrian/bicycle pathways. The bridge spans the aqueduct on Ranchero Road between Cottonwood and Seventh avenues, which will be shuttered for the 10-month demolition and construction project.
Beginning Oct. 14, Ranchero Road will be closed between Seventh and Cottonwood avenues, cutting off all travel across the aqueduct, city officials said…