“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 Access center construction Construction of a new two-story homeless services facility begins at 503 Olympic Blvd. for the new Access Center building. The sidewalk on Olympic between Fifth & Seventh Streets will be closed to the public except Samoshel residents.
Airport Park and Airport Avenue improvements Site grading, construction of new artificial-turf soccer fields, building a new playground, restrooms and dog park area, and reconstruction of a portion of Airport Avenue. On-site detour possible during street reconstruction.
Civic Center parking structure Construction continues on a new 900 space Civic Center Public parking structure, located on Fourth Street next to the public safety facility. Construction will require the closure of Avenida Mazatlan and the Fourth Street sidewalk. One lane on southbound Fourth Street is subject to closure while work is occurring.
Euclid park project Construction of a new public park. The project scope will consist of site grading and construction of a new play area (with swings and climbing apparatus), a new garden area, two small green lawn areas, three circular-shaped seating areas, and a trellis entry. Construction is planned to continue until May.
Lantana east Relocation of an 18” storm drain will require street closure on westbound lane #2 of Olympic Boulevard, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Relocation work will continue to April 2, 2007.
Marine Street utility undergrounding Marine Street Utility Excavation – Relocation and excavation of electric, phone, and cable equipment on Marine Street, between Lincoln Boulevard and Prospect Court. Parking limitations will be posted daily and detours may be announced as necessary.
Montana/Wilshire storm water diversion structures Installation of a Storm Water Diversion debris removal and diversion facility will begin August 7 at Ocean Avenue at Montana Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard. Traffic will narrow to one lane in each direction on Ocean Avenue at Montana Avenue. The pedestrian bridge to Pacific Coast Highway is closed and pedestrians will be detoured to pedestrian crossings on Ocean Avenue at Idaho and Palisades Avenues.
Pier rehabilitation project Deck boards in the upper pier parking lot will be replaced. Work is scheduled through May 30. The bike path underneath the pier will be closed until May 30. Minimum closure of parking lot area is anticipated.
Water main replacement Installation of a new water main complete with service connections. Detours and lane closures may occur, and will be posted at various sites during construction.
For more information, log on to 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 March 26, 2007. Read the original PDF.