The Mohawk Street Extension is the first phase of the Westside Parkway. The phase includes a 1.2 mile, six-lane, north-south arterial from Rosedale Highway to Truxtun Avenue. The project requires the construction of bridges over the Kern River, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, and the future Westside Parkway. The project includes a traffic signal at the Rosedale Highway/Mohawk Street intersection and modifies the traffic signal at the Truxtun Avenue/Mohawk Street intersection.

In August 2008, the California Transportation Commission authorized $133 million for the construction of Westside Parkway, phases 1 and 2, under the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The Kern River Parkway bike path will be rerouted and will remain open during construction. Bridge construction activities will require a temporary closure of the equestrian trail.

The Mohawk Street Extension project was designed by Dokken Engineering. The City of Bakersfield awarded a 27.7 million construction contract to Security Paving Company in November 2008. Nolte Associates, Inc. will provide construction management services.

Facts & Figures

• Heavy utility relocations were required for this project, including oil, gas, and electricity.
• 535,000 cubic yards of fill dirt will be required to complete this project.
• 25,000 tons of asphalt will be required for roadway paving.