Here are Santa Monica road closures and construction updates for the week:
California Incline Bridge Replacement Project
The California Incline will be closed until Summer 2016 while construction crews demolish the existing structure and build the new bridge and roadway. Construction crews are also utilizing the current Incline closure and building the new Idaho Avenue pedestrian overcrossing. Motorists are advised to use Ocean Avenue (via Moomat Ahiko Way) and Lincoln Boulevard as alternate routes. For more information on this project, please contact: (888-303-6026 or incline@smgov.net).
Wastewater Main Replacement Project
For the week of August 8, the contractor will continue with the removal and replacement of sewer main pipe on Palisades Pl. N. between 1st Court and 4th Street. Contractor will also begin rehabilitation of sewer manhole on Pacific Street between 4th Street and Euclid Street. During these operations, the street/alley will be closed to through traffic, local access only. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620 or Tim Scheffer, Construction Manager (909) 376-0275.
San Vicente Pump Station Emergency Generator
For the Week of August 8, No street improvement work is scheduled. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620
Ishihara Park (Buffer Park) Project
As part of the construction of the new Buffer Park at 2909 Exposition Blvd, the sidewalk on the eastside of Stewart St. at Exposition Blvd. and along Exposition Boulevard to Dorchester Ave. will be closed. Construction will also close part of the northbound bike lane on Stewart Street at the intersection of Stewart St. and Exposition Blvd. Directional signage has been posted alerting pedestrians and bicyclists of the impediments caused by the construction project. This closure will allow for the construction of a new sidewalk on a portion of Stewart St. and Exposition Blvd as well as park pathways and landscaping adjacent to the affected areas. For more information contact Sebastian Felbeck, Construction Manager, at (310) 434-2675.
Los Amigos Park Stormwater Harvesting And Direct Use Demonstration Project
For the week of August 8, the contractor will begin excavation in the intersection of 5th Street and Hollister Ave. for the installation of the diversion pipe. Construction for the first phase of the project will begin at the intersection of 5th Street and Hollister Ave. Traffic control will be installed and it is recommended to avoid 5th Street between Ocean Park Blvd. and Hollister Ave. and Hollister Ave. between 5th and 6th Streets. Hollister Ave. between 5th and 6th Streets will be closed to through traffic.
Please use alternate routes. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620 or Scott Neumann, Construction Manager (310) 525-0683.
