By Susan Motander
The preparation and planning work for Monrovia Renewal has been moving forward at a steady pace and the city is now ready to start the construction in the Southwest and Southeast portions of town, starting in August.
These areas include everything located between Colorado Boulevard to the north and the 210 Freeway to the south, from the city limits in Arcadia on the west, and Duarte and Bradbury on the East.
Monrovia Renewal is the multi-year initiative to repair the city’s water and sewer pipelines, water facilities, streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. As the city moves forward, City Manager Oliver has announced that the city is “making every effort to provide advance notice for residents prior to the start of construction. To that end, before any work occurs, residents in the impacted area will be notified at least 72 hours in advance of any pending construction activities.”
In addition, the city will also post electronic message boards to alert residents of upcoming construction, along with developing and providing informational mailers and/or door hangers. A city staff member will make personal contact in the areas most heavily impacted.
Chi announced the following work schedule:
– Sewer pipeline projects (expect road closures and detours beginning in early August): Monterey Avenue, just south of Huntington Drive and Shamrock Avenue, from Olive Avenue to the alley north of Walnut Avenue.
– Water pipeline projects (expect road closures and detours beginning in late August): Primrose Avenue, from Central Avenue to Huntington Drive and Cypress Avenue, from Sherman Avenue to Shamrock Avenue.
– Sidewalk repairs are expected to begin in late August 2016, and will continue on a rolling basis throughout the project area.
– Street repair projects (road closures and detours anticipated beginning in October 2016): expected to begin in the Southwest and Southeast segments in October 2016. Street work will occur throughout these areas, so residents should anticipate intermittent road closures, restricted parking, and traffic detours.
As the work moves forward, survey crews will remain active throughout the city, adding markings to streets, sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs, and gutters to indicate where anticipated repairs are needed.
Anyone wishing more information can review the “Frequently Asked Questions” flyer available at city hall. In addition, the latest information can be obtained at www.cityofmonrovia.org/monroviarenewal. Individuals can also sign-up for e-mail updates by clicking on the “Monrovia Renewal Project Updates and Work Notices” tab, and following the instructions to subscribe.
