Expo Light Rail Line Project
Note the following activities:
1. Colorado Avenue between Fifth and 17th streets: Expect westbound and eastbound lane closures during day time hours. Expect reduction of travel lanes during the non-peak day at Ninth Street at Colorado and 10th Street at Colorado.
2. Colorado Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets: Night time (9 p.m.-6 a.m.) Colorado Avenue closure, through Thursday.
3. Olympic Boulevard between 20th Street and Cloverfield Boulevard: Westbound and eastbound lane closures during non-peak travel hours, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Additional information is available at www.buildexpo.org. For more information about the Expo Line Project, visit BuildExpo.org or call (213) 922-EXPO (3976).
Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project Phase 4
The contractor will begin potholing to identify existing utilities at various locations. The project will connect 26 signal-controlled intersections along Ocean Park Boulevard, Neilson Way and Main Street to the city’s centralized control system with fiber optic cables. This will require installation of new conduit and modification of the existing interconnected conduit system to accommodate fiber optic cable. Also upgrades of traffic signal infrastructure ranging from a full replacement of all traffic signal equipment to less extensive upgrades such as the installation of new controller cabinet and video detection cameras. Impact to traffic should be minimal but partial and full lane closures may be necessary at times. For more information, contact the project hotline at (866) 755-7679 and/or Glenn Paras, inspector, (714) 493-7017, or Hany Demitri, civil engineer, (310) 458-2201 ext. 5385. For more info, visit www.SMConstructs.org.
Crosswalk Restriping Project
Crosswalk restriping will occur at various intersections along San Vicente Boulevard and 26th Street, Georgina Avenue and 26th Street, California and Seventh Street, and Georgina and 16th Street. Work will take place between the hours of 8 p.m.-5 a.m. There will be partial closures at intersections. Questions should be directed to the Public Works Street & Fleet Services Division at (310) 458-4991.
Parking Structure No. 6
There will be periodic sidewalk closures on Second Street between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard through May 25. There will be periodic northbound lane closures through May 25 for materials deliveries on Second Street between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard. Temporary traffic control signs and barricades will be deployed to guide vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the work areas. Materials delivery work will take place in the alley behind the parking structure (Second Court), with partial alley closures taking place through May 25. All work will take place Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information about the Parking Structure 6 project, visit www.SMConstructs.org or call (310) 458-2205.
Wastewater Main Replacement Project
Construction activities will begin on Lincoln Boulevard at Pearl Street, and on Pier Avenue between Lincoln Boulevard and Seventh Street. Work on Lincoln Boulevard at Pearl Street will take place at night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday only, and the remaining work on Pier Avenue will be done during regular working hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Restoration work is also taking place on 14th Street at Maple Street. Drivers are advised to slow down and use caution when workers are present. For more information, contact Carlos Rosales at (310) 458-8721.
Ken Genser Square Construction Update
• The water feature will remain fenced off and will continue to be under construction for the next few weeks.
•The grass, planters and concrete seatwall areas will be fenced off for a while to allow the plants to get established.
• The north pair of City Hall entrance doors are available for use.
• The City Hall south entry doors and sidewalk area will be fenced for the demolition and construction of the remaining portion of Ken Genser Square. This means there will be some upcoming construction noise and dust.
• The west side of Main Street and the future raised crosswalk on Main Street will be under construction.
Tongva Park Construction Update
On Ocean Avenue, through mid-June, north bound Ocean Avenue between Moomat Ahiko Way and Colorado Avenue will be subject to lane closures. The sidewalk, bike lane, and right turn lane onto Colorado north will be closed for construction activities. For more information contact the Architectural Services Division at (310) 458-2205.
Santa Monica Pier: Renewal Project
The city of Santa Monica is rejuvenating the structure of the Santa Monica Pier. The original structure was built in the early 1900s and has been through several remodels over its 100-plus year life. The pier renewal will upgrade a significant portion of the pier stretching from the edge of the sand to approximately 365 feet westward over the Pacific Ocean, providing increased structural soundness and extending the pier’s service life.
The Pier Renewal Project will involve:
• Construction of a 20-foot wide pedestrian trestle on the south side of the pier, beginning at the western edge of the Newcomb Pier and extending 175 feet west around the construction zone.
• Installation of new concrete columns.
• Removal of the existing timber columns, timber substructure, and installation of the new concrete substructure.
• Installation of the new timber decking.
Construction is expected to begin April 25 and conclude in spring 2014. The pier and its businesses will remain open during construction. Please contact Curtis Castle, civil engineer, at (310) 458-8721 if you have any questions.
For information on the Santa Monica Pier Visioning Process, visit santamonicatownhall.org.
For information on the Pier Bridge Replacement project, visit smconstructs.org/smpierbridge .
For information on events at the pier, visit santamonicapier.org.