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# Know before you go
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/know-before-you-go-20050418/
- Published: 2005-04-18T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T06:40:56.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: local, Montana, #archive-import

“Know before you go” is a weekly update on construction projects throughout Santa Monica.

Beach pedestrian access Due to the recent rains and the saturated conditions of the bluffs, the Montana and Idaho avenue stairs are closed between Palisades Park and PCH. The closure is expected to last until early summer. A final geotech evaluation will be made at that time. Civic Center parking structure Construction of a new 900-space Civic Center public parking structure located on Fourth Street, next to the Public Safety Facility has begun. Parts of levels one and two along the north and east elevations of the building will be dedicated for retail/office use. Construction will require the closure of Avenida Mazatlan, and portions of the west side Fourth Street sidewalk. Utility crews will continue working on Fourth Street and Civic Center Drive, resulting in detours on Fourth Street while work is occurring. Franklin Reservoir roof-strengthening project This project involves the strengthening of the Franklin Reservoir roof. During the course of this project, Franklin Street will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians between Lipton and Montana. Gas main replacement Southern California Gas Co. is replacing a 4-inch gas main on Maple Street between 14th Street and Euclid. There will be detours around work areas. Main Library Construction is underway on the new main library, located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. During construction, visit the temporary library at 1324 Fifth St. or any of the branch libraries. There is currently no sidewalk access on Santa Monica Boulevard, Sixth Street and Seventh Street adjacent to the project. Memorial and Los Amigos Park building replacement Demolition of existing park buildings and construction of new restrooms, concession stands and storage buildings. Access to Los Amigos Park bleacher areas and baseball field has been restored. Pedestrian and disabled access through Memorial Park has been restored. Park buildings are still under construction and inaccessible to the public. Memorial Park is located at Olympic Boulevard and 1 (For more information, log on to http://santa monica.org/engineering/projects/kbug\_project\_list.asp or call 310-458-8721.)

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 18, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/041805.pdf?ref=smdp.com)