The Oso Parkway Bridge is officially open, officials said Jan. 13 while touting the project as one that will improve traffic flow and boost safety. The new bridge provides motorists a direct connection between Los Patronas Parkway and the State Route 241 toll road by driving under it, rather than having to stop at a busy signalized intersection. The bridge offers six lanes of travel, with three in each direction. It also provides bike lanes and sidewalks to enhance biking and walking accessibility. A new sidewalk on the south side of Oso Parkway provides increased access to Tesoro High School, making a trip to and from school easier and safer for students and their families, officials said. The project is a successful result of a partnership between the Transportation Corridor Agencies, which funded the project, Orange County Public Works, which oversaw construction, and Caltrans, who owns the 241 toll road. …