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One Beverly Hills Night Work Taking Place

December 9, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Facebook page.

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that lane reductions on North Santa Monica Boulevard will start on Monday, December 9 in the evening thru Saturday, December 14.

To accommodate ongoing construction work for the One Beverly Hills project, there will be lane reductions on North Santa Monica Boulevard between Century City and the Wilshire Boulevard intersection from December 9 to December 14, during the evening hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

-Lane Reductions: North Santa Monica Boulevard will be reduced to one vehicle lane in each direction during nighttime hours.

-Daytime Traffic: Temporary striping will be in place each morning, allowing for two vehicle lanes in each direction; however, during the nighttime lane reductions, bicyclists will be sharing vehicle lanes, and pedestrians will be detoured to South Santa Monica Boulevard for safety.

Plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel. Drivers are advised to follow signage for lane shifts and alternate routes during these hours.

For more details or concerns contact the One Beverly Hills Community Hotline at 424-252-1338.

By Trevor

Roadway Rehabilitation Project In Beverly Hills

November 27, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Facebook page.

BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, November 26, the city of Beverly Hills posted on its Facebook page that the Roadway Rehabilitation Project will start on December 9. The project will run through November 2025 (weather permitting), there will be a major roadway rehabilitation project along:

-Coldwater Cañon Drive (Canyon Drive) – from Beverly Drive to Monte Cielo Drive
-Monte Cielo Drive – from Coldwater Cañon Drive (Canyon Drive) to La Fontaine Court
-Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (excluding holidays)

The project scope includes the reconstruction of damaged pavement sections, replacement of damaged curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, as well as the installation of new curb ramps and localized drainage pipe. The project includes pavement grinding, asphalt overlay, and pavement striping. Lane reductions will be in place.

“We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the roadways! For more information or questions, please contact our askBH hotline at 310-285-1000,” the city said in a statement on Facebook.

By Trevor

Sidewalk Improvements In Santa Monica

October 21, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its Facebook page that there will be sidewalk improvements transpiring in the city starting Monday, October 21.

Work will last thru June 25, 2025. Construction will take place on the north side of Olympic Boulevard between 26th Street and Stewart Street.

Construction will also transpire on westbound Olympic and northbound 26th Street; it will be reduced to one travel lane.

Work will be done from Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. thru 6 p.m.

The public should expect heavy traffic, parking impacts, and follow onsite traffic controllers’ direction. For the most up-to-date work schedule, please refer to the project website.

By Trevor

Road And Lane Closure Updates In Malibu

September 24, 2024 ·

Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann.

MALIBU—On Monday, September 23, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that the north lane of Topanga Canyon will be closed for 1.8 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway for landslide slope repairs from September 23-27. Work will be done from 9 p. m. to 6 a.m.

One lane will be open with alternating traffic. Expect delays. Proceed w/caution. Caltrans will reduce PCH to one lane in each direction from Temescal Canyon Road to Porto Marina Way in Pacific Palisades starting September 23, September 24 and September 27. Work will be done from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. for paving work.

During construction, the speed limit will be reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH. Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Fines for traffic citations are doubled in construction zones under California law.

By Trevor

Street And Pedestrian Lighting Upgrade In Santa Monica

September 12, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday, September 11 that street and pedestrian lighting upgrade will take place on Lincoln Boulevard between south of Ozone Avenue (city limits) and Pier Street. Work will take place Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting September 16 thru December 2024.

The city of Santa Monica contracted with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. (EBEI) to implement Phase 1, Pedestrian and Street Lighting Upgrade, of Lincoln Boulevard Neighborhood Corridor (LiNC) Streetscape Project. The project will remove all old high-voltage streetlights and replace them with new energy-efficient pedestrian and street lighting along Lincoln Boulevard.

The project aims to enhance pedestrian safety with new lighting. The work on Lincoln Boulevard spans from Interstate 10 freeway (I-10 Fwy) to Ozone Avenue at the southern city limit. In addition, the project includes traffic signal and sidewalk improvements between Michigan Avenue and I-10 freeway.

Work includes installation of new small size electrical conduit, new foundations, new pedestrian and street light poles with new LED type fixtures, and removal of old streetlight poles. The pedestrian crossings at Olympic Boulevard and at Michigan Avenue on Lincoln Boulevard will be reconfigured and improved with curb ramp extensions, additional signage and traffic signal modifications. Additionally, at Olympic crossings, a new pedestrian refuge median island will be installed with a two-phased safe crossing.

The operation of heavy equipment necessary to construct this project will create intermittent loud noise. Motorists should expect traffic delays, parking impacts, and follow all temporary construction signs. For the most up-to-date work schedule refer to the project website: https://www.santamonica.gov/lincoln-blvd-streetlight-project.

By Trevor

Curb Ramp Improvements In Santa Monica

September 3, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—On Friday, August 30, the city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page that curb ramp improvements/expect heavy traffic and parking impacts will take place starting Thursday, September 5.

The city noted that construction will unfold on Santa Monica Boulevard and 26th Street, and Arizona Avenue between 22nd and 26th Street, and Chelsea Place and Chelsea Avenue. Construction will run until Monday, January 6, 2025. Construction will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The city of Santa Monica contracted with Environmental Construction Inc. for the safe routes to school pedestrian improvements project.

Environmental Construction Inc. will be replacing the existing curb ramps near designated properties with an enhanced version to improve pedestrian access to nearby Mckinley Elementary School.

By Trevor

Curb Ramp Improvements In Santa Monica

August 5, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—On Friday, August 2, the city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page that construction is about to start for curb ramp improvements in the region.

They will take place between Hollister Avenue between 4th Street and 6th Street. Work will transpire Monday thru Friday from August 5 thru September 20. Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Individuals are warned to expect heavy traffic and parking impacts and follow onsite traffic controllers’ direction. To find up-to-date details for the work schedule visit the following website:

For the most up-to-date work schedule, please refer to the project website:

https://www.santamonica.gov/mobility-projects/pedestrian-improvements-at-six-schools

By Trevor

Concrete Repairs To Begin July 22

July 11, 2024 ·

Photo by Andrei Slobtsov via Unsplash.

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood posted on its website that construction contractors will start concrete repairs at various locations on Monday, July 22.

The project is estimated to be completed within forty-five (45) working days. Working hours for construction are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The sidewalks and driveways will remain open and available to the public. Concrete repairs will take place at the following locations:

-Wetherly Dr
-La Peer Dr
-Swall Dr
-Rangely Ave
-Dorrington Ave
-Ashcroft Ave
-Bonner Dr
-Norwich Dr
-Huntley Dr
-Westbourne Dr
-Wesmount Dr
-West Knoll Dr

By Trevor

Speed Humps Being Replaced

June 19, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, June 18, the city of Santa Monica announced on its Facebook page that six speed humps will be removed and replaced as part of the Annual Sidewalk Replacement and Improvement Project.

As a result, Cloverfield Boulevard, between Ocean Park Boulevard and Pico Boulevard on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be under construction.

Motorists are expected to experience heavy traffic and parking impacts and follow onsite traffic controllers’ direction.

For more details, the city should refer to the project website at the link below: https://www.santamonica.gov/annual-paving-and-sidewalk-repair-project.

By Trevor

Annual Sidewalk Replacement And Improvement Project Underway

June 11, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—On Monday, June 10, the city of Santa Monica announced on their Facebook page that the Annual Sidewalk Replacement and Improvement Project will repair various sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons at the locations indicated on the table.

It will transpire on Main Street between Pico Boulevard and Marine Court and will run through August 2024. Construction will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Any concrete that is removed will be restored by Friday of the same week. Trash service and bus routes will not be impacted by the construction activities.

Schedule changes and project updates can be found on the project website: https://www.santamonica.gov/annual-paving-and-sidewalk.

Full driveway access will be maintained. During construction, sidewalk access will be limited, and temporary warning signs will be posted directing pedestrians to a safe route. Construction vehicles will also occupy parking spaces as needed.

Temporary No Parking signs will be displayed beforehand. It is important for public safety that everyone complies with all construction, traffic and parking signs placed near construction areas. All other parking restrictions will be strictly enforced including street sweeping. Trash service in the area and bus routes will not be impacted by the construction activities.

Dates are subject to change due to weather. Should the schedule change, temporary “NO PARKING” signs with revised dates will be posted.

Contact Gene Higginbotham for any specific arrangements or concerns about your location at (310) 754-5191 or gene.higginbotham@psomas.com.

By Trevor

Construction Begins On N. San Vicente Boulevard And Rosewood Avenue

February 8, 2024 ·

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Wednesday, February 7, the city of West Hollywood announced on its website that construction has started for pedestrian safety improvements on N. San Vicente Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue.

The project includes new curb ramps, pedestrian/bicycle refuge islands, re-grading and re-paving of existing asphalt pavement, striping and signage improvements, EV charging station relocation, and pedestrian/bicycle crosswalks with a pedestrian hybrid beacon that is activated by pedestrians and/or bicyclists. Construction activities started in February 2024 and are expected to be completed by July 2024, weather permitting.

The city of West Hollywood indicated in a press release the crosswalk improvement effort is part of a commitment to explore a mix of measures to address safety. The constant movement of dense vehicular traffic and pedestrians in close proximity is a challenge not only in West Hollywood but in cities across the country. The enhanced crosswalks join a variety of improvements as part of a comprehensive plan with three unique areas to improve pedestrian safety: Engineering, Enforcement, and Education. Read about other pedestrian safety updates in the City here.

For additional details about West Hollywood’s engineering efforts to improve safety, contact the Department of Public Works at (323) 848-6375. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing call TTY (323) 848-6496.

By Trevor

Project Approved To Upgrade The Playground At Douglas Park

December 18, 2023 ·

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, December 14, it was announced that the Santa Monica City Council approved a project on Tuesday, December 12, to replace and improve the playground at Douglas Park. The new playground is expected to be universally accessible and is the fifth of its type to be built in the city.

According to a news release from the city of Santa Monica, the replacement propels the city’s Clean & Safe key strategic priority, aimed to protect spaces and enhancing clean and safe neighborhoods, including parks for recreation and leisure activities.

The playground replacement project will start in 2024 and will include two community workshops and other opportunities for community input. The first community workshop will feature a presentation on various concepts, options and themes for the playground.

Feedback from the first workshop will be incorporated and the preferred concept design will be presented in the second and final community workshop, planned for summer 2024.Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and will be finished by summer 2025.

“I’m thrilled to see this project kick off in the coming months,” said Mayor Phil Brock. “I look forward to seeing the first concept designs and have Douglas Park join Marine Park, Ishihara Park, the South Beach Playground, and the North Beach Playground in being Santa Monica’s next universally accessible playground.”

Project updates will be available at santamonica.gov/places/parks/douglas-park.

By Trevor

Traffic Signal Synchronization Project On PCH Starts

December 5, 2023 ·

MALIBU—On November 29, the city of Malibu indicated in a news release that work will start on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) starting between Topanga Canyon and Big Rock Drive in Malibu the week of December 4 on Malibu’s Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, which is a significant measure to date to improve safety and mobility on PCH.

“Since 2010, 58 individuals have died in accidents on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, and it is no surprise that improving safety on this iconic highway has been a top priority for our City,” said Mayor Steve Uhring. “Our signal synchronization project is a major step toward our goal of a safer PCH. Once completed it will make PCH safer for our residents, for the 40,000 commuters who pass through Malibu every day and for the 15 million visitors who visit Malibu every summer.”

The goal of the project is to make PCH a safer “Smart Corridor” by installing communication lines between the existing traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing traffic conditions. It will allow signals to be controlled remotely by the Caltrans Traffic Management Center to lower traffic speeds and decrease congestion.

New equipment will capture real-time traffic data and send it to the traffic signal controllers who will be using state-of-the art software to adjust the traffic signal timing to actual traffic volume. Vehicles going the speed over the speed limit will run into red lights, while those going the speed limit will encounter green lights. The project has new closed circuit TV cameras at each intersection; replace existing signal poles, street improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades, Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) sensors, and changeable message signs.

The project was approved by the Malibu City Council in 2017 and is a step toward achieving the top priority of Malibu’s PCH Safety Study.

According to CalTrans, PCH at Malibu Canyon Road sees roughly 4,600 cars per hour, or approximately 40,500 vehicles per day during peak hours during the summer months. About 1,215,000 vehicles pass through Malibu on PCH every month during the summer.
In the past 10 years, Malibu had more than 4,000 traffic collisions, 1,600 of which involved injuries and more than 100,000 traffic citations have been issued.

On October 17, 2023, four students from Pepperdine were killed by a speeding motorist while walking along PCH. Excessive speed is a commonly cited violation every year.

Speeding and improper turns are the most common contributing factor to collisions, both ofwhich will be directly addressed by the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project. The system will be used to enhance emergency evacuations and keep traffic moving rapidly and safely.
The $34.6 million project is fully funded through Measure R funds administered by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and is expected to take about one year to complete.

Work hours will transpire Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with alternating lane closures in both directions, mostly on the right-hand lanes. Summer work hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., with some nighttime work.

Residents can expect noise, lights, vibrations, and dust while work is being complete. Individuals are sked to look for workers and work vehicles in and around the roadway and altered traffic patterns. Under California law, traffic citations are doubled in construction zones. For more details visit www.MalibuCity.org/PCHSignalSynch.

By Trevor

One Beverly Hills Construction Starting October 16

October 6, 2023 ·

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its website that drivers should expect modifications to Wilshire Boulevard starting Monday, October 16 as construction on the One Beverly Hills residential and hotel development project begins.

Since 2022, site preparation activities have been underway for the project, which will include a mix of luxury residences, hotel rooms, and landscaped gardens across the site’s 17.5 acres. It is slated to open in 2027. The project site sits adjacent to the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills near the intersection of North Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard.

Starting October 16 and running through March 2024, the project’s construction team will be working to relocate utility lines along Wilshire Boulevard. The work will take place in the right-of-way and will consist of trenching and pipe installation from the western city limit to Whittier Drive.

To complete the work, existing landscaped medians and gateway monument signs along Wilshire Boulevard will be temporarily removed. The six Date Palm trees located in the median will be preserved and stored for future re-planting.

During the course of the construction, intermittent lane closures will occur in a phased approach. The first phase will consist of a one-lane closure in each direction along Wilshire Boulevard to Trenton Drive Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The second phase will involve longer-term closures of two lanes on Wilshire Boulevard (alternating between east and westbound directions) and eastbound left turn restrictions at Whittier Drive and Trenton Drive. The lane closures during this phase will be continuous, and active work will transpire Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more details about project construction, visit obhconstructionhelpline.com.

By Trevor

Constructions Beings For Traffic Signal Synchronization Project

June 12, 2023 ·

Constructions Beings

MALIBU—The city of Malibu revealed that construction is starting on Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Traffic Signal Synchronization Project in June to improve traffic safety and mobility on PCH.

“PCH is one of California’s most scenic state highways whose beach access and coastal views draw of millions of visitors per year, but it is also Malibu’s Main Street,” said Mayor Bruce Silverstein. “PCH safety and mobility are one of the most important quality of life issues in our community, so I applaud the start of this project.”

The project, which is estimated to take more than one year to complete, will install communication lines between the existing traffic signals on PCH from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to John Tyler Drive to synchronize the signals to existing traffic conditions.

According to CalTrans, PCH at Malibu Canyon Road handles roughly 4,600 cars per hour, or approximately 40,500 vehicles per day during peak hours in the summer months. About 1,215,000 vehicles pass through Malibu on PCH every month during the summer.

In the past 10 years, Malibu had over 4,000 traffic collisions, 1,600 of which involved injuries and more than 100,000 traffic citations have been issued. Excessive speed is the most commonly cited violation each year. Speeding and improper turns are the most common contributing factor to collisions, both which will be directly addressed by the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project. The system can be used strategically to help keep emergency evacuations moving quickly and safely.

The $34.6 million project is fully funded through Measure R funds administered by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

The new traffic signals will be connected to the Caltrans Traffic Management Center, allowing Caltrans to control and operate the signals and the signal system remotely. New equipment will capture actual traffic data and send those details to the traffic signal controllers. The new traffic signal controller will contain state-of-the art software that can adjust the traffic signal timing to actual traffic volume conditions. This will help alleviate traffic congestion on PCH and decrease the response time to manually adjust the traffic signal timing.

Malibu’s contractor will be using the city’s triangular vacant parcel on Civic Center Way, PCH and Webb Way during pre-construction and construction for staging vehicles, employee and construction vehicle parking, a temporary construction office, and storage of materials and new traffic signal poles. Using this region will make the project faster and more efficient, and decrease vehicle traffic on PCH and Malibu Canyon. Per the city’s requests, the contractor will install a temporary fence and screening, and has committed to keep the location clean during construction.

The parcel was used for staging on previous projects, including the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility and the Civic Center Way Improvements Project. The Planning Department has verified that no additional permits will be required for this temporary construction staging area. Malibu will put out public messaging and traffic alerts so that motorists and neighbors know what to expect during the construction period.

For more details, see the staff report: https://www.malibucity.org/DocumentCenter/View/31963/PCH_Signal_Synchronization_staffreport_1-31-2023.