In a remarkable feat of coordination and engineering, an 18,000-pound pedestrian bridge in Morgan Hill has found a new home. On September 18, 2025, Valley Water carefully relocated the bridge to make room for major flood protection improvements along West Little Llagas Creek, ensuring both safety and continued trail access for the community.
Originally installed in 2008, the bridge was moved approximately 1,550 feet to a new spot where it now crosses Edmundson Creek, near its connection with West Little Llagas Creek. This move enables the bridge to remain part of Morgan Hill’s trail system, providing walkers, joggers and cyclists with a scenic and safe crossing.
The original bridge location along West Little Llagas Creek was realigned to connect with new flood protection channels beneath Watsonville Road and Middle Avenue. These upgrades will help reroute high water flows during storms, reducing the risk of flooding for nearby homes and businesses.
Once all creek improvements are complete next year, the expanded channel will provide protection from a 100-year flood event, helping to protect the Morgan Hill community for generations to come.
This effort is part of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, funded by Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Program, the State of California Subventions Program and a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.