“Know before you go” is a weekly update on construction projects throughout Santa Monica. Here is a run-down of this week’s construction projects initiated by City Hall: Beach pedestrian access The Montana Avenue stairs are expected to open between Palisades Park and the beach. The Idaho Avenue stairs remain closed for cleanup and repair. Cingular telecommunications lines Cingular is installing telecommunications lines on San Vicente Boulevard between 17th and 19th streets. There may be detours around the work area. 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, continues. Construction will require the closure of Avenida Mazatlan and portions of the west side Fourth Street sidewalk. One lane of southbound Fourth Street is subject to closure while work is occurring. Crews will continue working on Fourth Street and Civic Center Drive. One lane of southbound Fourth Street is subject to closure while work is occurring. There also is added truck traffic on Fourth Street for the week. Access to east Interstate 10 is available from Main Street via Olympic Drive. 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 company main replacement Southern California Gas Company is replacing a 4-inch main on Ocean Park Boulevard between 14th and 15th streets. There will be detours around work areas. Please follow posted signs. 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 parks This project involves demolition of existing park buildings and construction of new restrooms, concession stands and storage buildings. Access to Los Amigos Park bleacher (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 May 30, 2005. Read the original PDF.