Fork in the Road Paving Project on Pasadena Avenue - Update

As part of the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Fork in the Road Paving Project, northbound Pasadena Avenue and southbound Saint John Avenue will be closed from Columbia Street to California Street on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Saint John Avenue exit from the Foothill Freeway (I-210) will be closed while work is in progress.  Bellafontaine Street will remain open with flashing red signal lights.

Signed detours will be in place.  Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

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Northbound I-110 9th Street Off-ramp Closures

9th Street Off-ramp

Caltrans will be removing debris, sediment and trash from the storm drain at the northbound
I-110 9th Street off-ramp.  

Construction crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday leaving one lane open for traffic to exit the freeway.  This project is expected to be completed by mid-August. Intermittent closures and major delays should be expected.

There will be no work between July 26 – July 30, 2014.

United Storm Water, Inc. is the contractor on this $80,000 project.

Detours will be posted for motorist convenience.

Caltrans advises motorists to “Slow For The Cone Zone.”

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I-10 HOV Project Construction Notice - Azusa Avenue

Beginning Monday, July 21 motorists using Azusa Avenue in West Covina may notice construction workers and equipment set up where the street intersects I-10 . The work is part of the $193 million High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lane construction project, where a lane is being constructed in each direction of I-10 between Puente Avenue and Citrus Street.
Although not a full street closure, motorists visiting local businesses may experience delays. Intermittent access to and from I-10 at Azusa Avenue will be affected. Detour signs will be posted. Work along Azusa Avenue is expected to continue through early 2015.
Pedestrian access will remain available throughout construction.
For project information or to sign up to receive weekly closure notices, please visit the I-10 HOV project webpage.
Caltrans reminds you to “Slow For the Cone Zone”

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Deadline Extended for SR-710 Comments — Tell Us What You Think!

The deadline for written comments on the proposed regulations governing SR-710 property sales has been EXTENDED to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014. The regulations will outline how surplus properties along the SR-710 corridor in Pasadena, South Pasadena and El Sereno will be sold. Here’s how to send us your comments:

Email: Affordable_Sales_Program@dot.ca.gov

Fax: 916-654-6378

Mail:

Jennifer Lowden

Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys

ATTN:  Affordable Sales Program

California Department of Transportation

1120 N Street, MS 37

Sacramento, CA  95814

You can also share your thoughts in person at two public hearings this week:  

July 15, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

California State University, Los Angeles, Golden Eagle Building, Golden Eagle Ballroom, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles

July 17, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center, Lower Level, Room 107

300 East Green Street, Pasadena

We’ve set up a hotline for English and Spanish speakers (213-897-8184) and a website to help answer questions about the proposed sale process and how it will impact tenants after the regulations are approved and adopted this fall.

For more information on the proposed regulations, visit the California Regulatory Notice Register or Caltrans website.

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Don't Get "Crunched": Use Online Tools

57-Hour Bridge Demolition Operation Planned July 25-28

“Century Crunch” Online Clock, Banner Ads Now Available at Metro.net

Get up-to-date clock and selection of banner ads at http://www.metro.net/projects/crenshaw_corridor/webmasters-spread-word-crenshawlax/)

          As part of efforts to help individuals, businesses, agencies and other organizations count down to the planned closure of the Century/Aviation intersection at a key entrance to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) the weekend of July 25-28, 2014, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has created an official online clock and banner ads that are freely available for public use at metro.net. 

       The “Century/Aviation Intersection Closed: Plan Ahead to Avoid delays” clock counts down the number of days, hours, and minutes before the planned demolition of the old railroad bridge for 57-hours beginning 9 p.m. Friday, July 25 until 6 a.m. Monday, July 28. An old railroad bridge needs to be demolished to allow for the future construction of a new Century/Aviation light rail station.

      Demolition will close a portion of Century Boulevard, a major artery leading into LAX during one of the busiest travel times of the year. It also will restrict traffic on Aviation Boulevard. An estimated 92,800 motorists travel through that intersection on a daily basis.

      A selection of countdown clocks and banner ads in various sizes and options are available to help raise public awareness of the operation and resulting closures.  To obtain the Countdown clock and banner ads, visit http://www.metro.net/projects/crenshaw_corridor/webmasters-spread-word-crenshawlax/. 

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Fork in the Road Paving Project on South Pasadena Avenue in Pasadena

Project limits

Caltrans will begin repaving portions of South Pasadena Avenue and South Saint John Avenue in Pasadena on Monday, July 14.  The project is expected to finish by mid-August.

Both avenues will be repaved with rubberized hot mix asphalt (RA) which will provide a much smoother ride, reduce maintenance costs, lower traffic noise for nearby residents, and is longer lasting.

Work hours:

• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Project limits:

• South Pasadena Avenue between Columbia Street and California Boulevard
• South Saint John Avenue between California Boulevard and Wigmore Drive

What to expect:

• Motorists should expect delays, occasional noise and dust. 
• Closures are subject to change.  
• Signed detours will be in place if necessary. 
• Residents will always have access.

All American Asphalt of Corona, California was awarded this $287,872 project which is funded by the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP).   

Caltrans reminds motorists to Slow For The Cone Zone and Move Over. It’s the law.

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Caltrans Wants Your Input on SR-710 Surplus Property Regs

Caltrans is in the process of developing regulations to sell surplus properties along the SR-710 corridor in El Sereno, Pasadena and South Pasadena. These are properties that will not be needed for an extension of the freeway. We want your input on the new regulations. Share your thoughts at one of two public hearings to be held next week:  

July 15, 6 p.m. – 8 pm.

California State University, Los Angeles, Golden Eagle Building, Golden Eagle Ballroom, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles

July 17, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center, Lower Level, Room 107

300 East Green Street, Pasadena

July 14 at 5 p.m. is the end of the public comment period. However, the public comment period will be reopened for these two public hearings. If you want to comment on the proposed regulations but can’t attend one of the hearings, you can submit written comments, a follows:

Email: Affordable_Sales_Program@dot.ca.gov

Fax: 916-654-6378

Mail:

Jennifer Lowden

Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys

ATTN:  Affordable Sales Program

California Department of Transportation

1120 N Street, MS 37

Sacramento, CA  95814

Caltrans will submit final regulations to the Office of Administrative Law for approval later this fall.

Caltrans set up a hotline for English and Spanish speakers (213-897-8184) and a website to help answer questions about the proposed sale process and how it will impact tenants after the regulations are approved and adopted this fall.

For more information on the proposed regulations, visit the California Regulatory Notice Register or Caltrans website.

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