Here's a list of road closures and construction updates in Santa Monica for the week of May 31:
COLORADO ESPLANADE
For the Week of May 31, Construction work on Colorado Ave. will continue daytime Monday thru Friday. Pedestrian access is accommodated by use of temporary barricaded pathways marked with signage. Please use caution when navigating through the work zones on Colorado Ave. at 4th St., Main St., 2nd St., and Ocean Ave. Expect minor delays at the intersection of Colorado and Ocean Ave. For more information contact Gene Higginbotham, Project Manager, at (310) 458-8729.
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. 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 May 31, removal and replacement of sewer main pipe will continue on Pacific Street between Euclid Street to 14th Street. 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 May 31, the contractor will continue with testing of the new engine driven standby generator. 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
For the Week of May 31, please note the following activities: 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 Blvd 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.
CROSSWALK RENEWAL PROGRAM
For the week of May 31, Contractor crews will begin nighttime crosswalk removal and restriping at the I10 Fwy ramp @ 20th Street; Ocean Park Blvd @ 30th & 31st Street. Please be advised that striping removal will generate noise and dust. Temporary traffic control signs will be deployed to guide vehicular traffic in and around work areas. Please contact Kori Jones, Street & Fleet Services, (310) 458-2201 ext. 5002 or kori.jones@smgov.net with any questions/concerns regarding this project.
ANNUAL PAVING PROJECT
For the week of May 31, Contractor will be making asphalt repairs to the following areas: Stanford from Arizona to Santa Monica; Harvard from Arizona to Santa Monica; Dorchester from Exposition to Virginia; and Deleware from Stewart to Yorkshire. One lane will remain open in each direction but please obey all construction-related signs including “No Parking” signs. For more information contact Zach Pollard, Civil Engineer at (310) 458-8721 ext. 8726 or Henry Hovakimian, Construction Manager at (562) 716-7113.
