A meeting will be held next month in Stockton to discuss and give updates on the Stockton Channel Viaduct Project regarding Interstate Highway 5 bridges.

Caltrans, which is handling the project, said the purpose is to replace the northbound and southbound Stockton Channel Viaduct bridges on I-5.

The meeting, set to be held at the Haggin Museum in Stockton on May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., will cover topics that include the current status of the project, the progress and accomplishments so far, the updated timeline to start the construction, and plans for traffic mitigation.

Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to help select the logo that will be used in future communications and outreach.

Caltrans said in a statement that the project was needed to ensure long-term serviceability, structural integrity, and improve the permit load rating for commercial vehicles and the movement of goods.

“This project is needed because of structural deficiencies and continued bridge repairs,” Caltrans said in the statement. “The bridges show concrete and steel superstructure/foundation deficiencies including a long-standing issue of concrete deck deterioration resulting in the on-going maintenance challenges.”