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Learn about Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency in a virtual meeting tonight

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The Board of the Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) invites you to participate at their next Virtual General Meeting, scheduled for tonight, May 28, 2020, at 7 p.m.

Nabil Saba, new Executive Director of the City’s Public Works Agency, will present important updates, including the status of the City’s parking analysis, wireless telecommunication facilities / small cell sites, major physical projects and improvements in place, and essential services being provided, such as roadway and public right-of-way maintenance services.

In an effort to address security concerns regarding virtual meeting software, we will be using the GoToWebinar video conferencing platform for the meeting presentations and to help bring greater interactive audience participation.

Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting:

Option 1) Using your desktop / laptop computer / smartphone/ or tablet device, please register for the meeting by clicking here.

The registration will ask you to fill in the following info: your first name, last name, and an email address. You will automatically be registered to participate and provided with a hyperlink to join the webinar for the Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. Com-Link Virtual Meeting. During the meeting, you will have an opportunity to type in your questions on the question tab feature of the webinar page.

Option 2) From your landline, please call to listen to the presentation on your phone by dialing 1-877-309-2071 and enter Access Code: 851-704-453. A City number will be available and shared during the meeting to provide you with an opportunity to text your questions.

If you encounter any technical issues trying to join or participate in the webinar on your computer or phone, please call Alyssa Ventura of the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Team at (714) 614-3992 before or during the meeting time.

For more information regarding Santa Ana’s Com-Link, please click here.

Reunión Virtual del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo esta Noche 28 de Mayo

La Mesa Directiva del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (Com-Link) de Santa Ana le invita a participar en la próxima reunión general virtual, programada para hoy el 28 de mayo, 2020, a las 7 p.m. El nuevo Director Ejecutivo de la Agencia de Obras Públicas, Nabil Saba, presentará actualizaciones importantes, incluyendo el estado del estudio de estacionamiento de la Ciudad, las instalaciones de telecomunicaciones inalámbricas / sitios de células pequeñas, grandes proyectos y mejoras actualmente en vigor, y servicios esenciales que se brindan, como los servicios de mantenimiento de carreteras y de vía pública.

En un esfuerzo por abordar las preocupaciones de seguridad con respecto a los programas de reuniones virtuales, utilizaremos la plataforma de videoconferencia GoToWebinar para las presentaciones de la reunion y para ayudar a lograr una mayor participación interactiva de la audiencia.

Las instrucciones para participar en la reunión virtual:

Opción 1) Con su computadora de escritorio / computadora portátil / teléfono celular / o su tableta, primero regístrese para la reunión haciendo clic en:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4720034500430416908.

El registro le pedirá que llene la siguiente información: su nombre, apellido y su correo electrónico. Se registrará automáticamente para participar y se le proporcionará un hipervínculo para unirse al seminario web para el jueves 28 de mayo a las 7 p.m. Reunión virtual de Com-Link. Durante la reunión, usted tendrá la oportunidad de escribir sus preguntas en la sección de preguntas ubicado en la página del seminario web.

Opción 2) Desde su teléfono fijo, llame para escuchar la presentación en su teléfono marcando al 1-877-309-2071 e ingrese el código de acceso: 851-704-453. Un número de la Ciudad estará disponible y se compartirá durante la reunión para brindarle la oportunidad de enviar un mensaje de texto con sus preguntas.

Si encuentra algún problema técnico al intentar unirse o participar en el seminario web en su computadora o teléfono, llame a Alyssa Ventura del Equipo de Iniciativas Vecinales de la Ciudad al (714) 614-3992 antes o durante el horario de la reunión.

Para más información sobre Santa Ana Com-Link, visite la página www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link.

The City of Santa Ana recognizes the City’s Public Works CIP Engineering Group

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The Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Engineering Group features a team of professional staff that includes civil and environmental engineers, contract administrators, and project managers. This Group plans, designs, and provides construction management for infrastructure projects throughout the City.

The types of projects and programs designed by this group include, but are not limited to, street widening and reconstruction, pavement management, park improvements, protected bicycle lanes, bridge renovations, street lighting, storm drains, stormwater capture and treatment, and alley reconstruction.

Our scope of service also includes construction management of all CIP projects. In addition to the projects that are designed in-house, the CIP Engineering Group provides construction management and inspection services for water, sewer, and traffic projects as well as for offsite improvements for development projects. All projects are inspected to ensure safety, quality, consistency, and timeliness.

During National Public Works Week May 17-23, the City of Santa Ana recognizes the City’s Public Works CIP engineering group for their collaborative efforts in seeking the community’s input to deliver enhanced projects. To learn more about projects that are currently under construction, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/pw/construction-project-map. For locations of upcoming projects, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/finance/budget and select Capital Improvement Program, or contact us at (714) 647-5074.

Annual Highlights

Average Annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – $53 million
City Streets Maintained – 450 miles
o Arterial Streets – 106 miles
o Local Streets – 317 miles
o Alley – 27 miles

Number of Stormwater Catch Basins/Culverts Maintained – 1,800
Storm Water Quality Inspections (annually) – 1,600

Grupo de Ingeniería del Programa de Mejoramiento de la Capital

El Grupo de Ingeniería del Programa de Mejoramiento de Capital de Obras Públicas (CIP, por sus siglas en inglés) cuenta con un equipo de personal profesional que incluye ingenieros civiles y ambientales, administradores de contratos y gerentes de proyectos. Este Grupo planifica, diseña y proporciona gestión de construcción para proyectos de infraestructura en toda la ciudad.

Los tipos de proyectos y programas diseñados por este grupo incluyen, pero no se limitan a, ampliamiento y reconstrucción de calles, gestión/mantenimiento de pavimentos, mejoras en parques, carriles de bicicletas protegidos, renovaciones de puentes, alumbrado público, drenajes pluviales, captura y tratamiento de aguas pluviales, y reconstrucción de callejones.

Nuestro alcance de servicio también incluye la gestión de la construcción de todos los proyectos CIP. Además de los proyectos que se diseñan internamente, el Grupo de Ingeniería CIP proporciona servicios de gestión e inspección de construcción para proyectos de agua, alcantarillado y tráfico, así como para mejoras fuera del sitio para proyectos de desarrollo. Todos los proyectos se inspeccionan para garantizar la seguridad, la calidad, la coherencia/consistencia y la puntualidad.

Durante la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas del 17 al 23 de mayo de 2020, la Ciudad de Santa Ana reconoce El Grupo de Ingeniería por sus esfuerzos de colaboración en la búsqueda de aportes comunitarios para la entrega de proyectos con más valor. Para obtener más información sobre los proyectos que están actualmente en construcción, visite https://www.santa-ana.org/pw/construction-project-map. Para ubicaciones de los próximos proyectos, visite https://www.santa-ana.org/finance/budget y seleccione Programa de mejora de capital (CIP), o póngase en contacto con nosotros al (714) 647-5074.

Aspectos Destacados Anuales

Promedio Anual de Mejoramiento de Capital (CIP) – $53 millones

Mantenimiento a calles de la ciudad – 450 millas
o Calles/Avenidas Principales – 106 millas
o Calles locales – 317 millas
o Callejones – 27 millas

Número de cuencas de captura de aguas pluviales/alcantarillas mantenidas – 1,800
Inspecciones de calidad de aguas pluviales (anualmente) – 1,600

Santa Ana’s award-winning water services

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The Santa Ana Water Resources Team maintains over 479 miles of water mains and 400 miles of sewer mains with 48,000 sewer laterals and 8,000 manholes. Last year, 32,716 acre-feet of water were served to the Santa Ana community. The water has received medal recognition since 2011 for being among the best-tasting water in the United States.

During National Public Works Week May 17-23, the City of Santa Ana recognizes the City’s Water Resources Division for their commitment in ensuring the continuous delivery of our award-winning water, a vital resource to everyone in the community.

The City of Santa Ana has 21 wells, seven reservoirs and pump stations, and an elevated tank that has been in operation since 1928 with a 1 million gallon-capacity. The Water Resources Team meets the challenges of conservation, environmental compliance, sustainability and community education while serving the needs of all our water users. The division promotes conservation and sustainability through community outreach and events, school programs, landscaping workshops and a rebate program.

Sewer systems are essential to protecting public health and the environment. The Sewer Services Team cleans annually 1,111,867 linear feet of sewer mains and repairs 105 sewer laterals.
Learn more about your sewer system and how to keep your home’s drain flowing at www.santa-ana.org/pw/water-and-sewer/sewer-services.

Galardonados Servicios de Agua de Santa Ana

El Equipo de Recursos Hídricos de Santa Ana mantiene más de 479 millas de tuberías de agua y 400 millas de tuberías de alcantarillado con 48,000 laterales de alcantarillado y 8,000 hoyos de registro. El año pasado se sirvieron 32,716 acres-pie de agua a la comunidad de Santa Ana. El agua ha recibido reconocimiento de medallas desde el 2011 por estar entre las aguas de mejor sabor en los Estados Unidos.

Durante la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas del 17 al 23 de mayo de 2020, la Ciudad de Santa Ana reconoce la División Agua de Recursos Hídricos de Santa Ana por su compromiso para garantizar la provisión continua de nuestra galardonada agua, un recurso vital para todos en la comunidad.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana tiene 21 pozos, siete depósitos y estaciones de bombeo, y un tanque elevado que ha estado en funcionamiento desde 1928, con una capacidad de 1 millón de galones. El Equipo de Recursos Hídricos cumple con los desafíos de conservación, cumplimiento ambiental, sostenibilidad y educación comunitaria, al mismo tiempo que satisface las necesidades de todos nuestros usuarios de agua. La división fomenta la conservación y sostenibilidad mediante actividades y eventos de alcance comunitario, programes escolares, talleres de paisajismo y un programa de reembolso.

Los sistemas de alcantarillado son esenciales para proteger la salud pública y el medio ambiente. El Equipo de Servicios de Alcantarillado limpia anualmente 1,111,867 pies lineales de alcantarillado principal y repara 105 laterales de alcantarillado. Para mayores informes sobre nuestro sistema de alcantarillado y cómo mantener el desagüe de su casa fluyendo, visite www.santa-ana.org/pw/water-and-sewer/sewer-services.

The City of Santa Ana recognizes Public Works Maintenance Services

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Each year, the Public Works Agency’s Maintenance Services Division responds to over 200,000 service requests from the public and proactive community efforts.

These services include maintaining over 400 miles of streets and 50,000 City trees and removal of 170,000 items of graffiti annually, in addition to performing other vital services such as roadway cleaning, roadway maintenance and street sweeping. The goal of these services is to directly improve the quality of life of Santa Ana residents, businesses and visitors.

During National Public Works Week May 17-23, the City of Santa Ana recognizes the City’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division for providing high-quality maintenance services to the community in a cost efficient and timely manner for a safe and clean public environment. The Maintenance Services team works year-round and proactively addresses service issues daily.

If you see a service issue on City streets or sidewalks, please contact the Public Works by using the mySantaAna mobile App, calling Public Works Agency Dispatch at 714-647-3380 or emailing to PWADispatch@santa-ana.org.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana Reconoce los Servicios de Mantenimiento de Obras

Cada año, la División de Servicios de Mantenimiento de la Agencia de Obras Públicas responde a más de 200,000 solicitudes de servicio recibidos del público y por medio de los esfuerzos proactivos.

Estos servicios incluyen el mantenimiento de más de 400 millas de calles y 50,000 árboles de la Ciudad y la eliminación de 170,000 artículos de grafiti anualmente, además de realizar otros servicios vitales como limpieza de carreteras, mantenimiento de carreteras y barrido de calles. El objetivo de estos servicios es mejorar directamente la calidad de vida de los residentes, negocios y visitantes de Santa Ana.

Durante la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas del 17 al 23 de mayo de 2020, la Ciudad de Santa Ana reconoce la División de Servicios de Mantenimiento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad por proporcionar servicios de mantenimiento de alta calidad a la comunidad de manera económica y oportuna para un ambiente público seguro y limpio. El equipo de Servicios de Mantenimiento trabaja durante todo el año y proactivamente completa los problemas de servicio a diario.

Si ve un problema de servicio en las calles o banquetas de la ciudad, comuníquese con Obras Públicas utilizando la aplicación móvil mySantaAna, llamando al Despacho de la Agencia de Obras Públicas al 714-647-3380 o envíe un correo electrónico a PWADispatch@santa-ana.org.

The City of Santa Ana celebrates National Public Works Week

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During the week of May 17-23, 2020, the City of Santa Ana is celebrating National Public Works Week by recognizing the City’s Public Works Agency with a Proclamation at the May 19 City Council meeting.

Public Works include those who manage water, sewer, fleet services, public roadways, sidewalks, and the maintenance of public buildings and grounds. Public Works has been serving the Santa Ana community for over 150 years.

It is the City’s Public Works Agency that keeps our Santa Ana community beautiful and moving smoothly. Whether performing roadway repair, water and sewer services, solid waste collection, graffiti removal, pothole repairs, or capital improvements, it takes a team of versatile employees to provide some of the City’s most essential services. The community’s quality of life starts with Public Works.

The City of Santa Ana has over 200 dedicated Public Works employees, all responsible for maintaining and improving the City’s systems and services. For Santa Ana residents, City officials recognize these services are “vital to our health, safety and comfort.”

Public Works is often the first to arrive and the last to leave when the City has an incident. We encouraged the community to recognize the significant contributions the City’s Public Works team makes to protecting everyone’s health, safety, and quality of life. For more information about the City of Santa Ana Public Works, visit https://www.santa-ana.org/pw or click here to view the video.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana Celebra la Semana Nacional de Orbras Públicas

Durante la semana del 17 al 23 de mayo de 2020, la Ciudad de Santa Ana está celebrando la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas al reconocer a la Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad con una Proclamación en la reunión del Consejo Municipal del 19 de mayo.

Las Obras Públicas incluyen a aquellos que administran agua, alcantarillado, servicios de vehículos, vías públicas, banquetas y el mantenimiento de edificios y terrenos públicos. Obras Públicas ha estado sirviendo a la comunidad de Santa Ana por más de 150 años.

Es la Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad la que mantiene a nuestra comunidad de Santa Ana hermosa y en constante movimiento. Ya sea que realice reparaciones de carreteras, servicios de agua y alcantarillado, recolección de desechos sólidos, eliminación de grafiti, reparaciones de baches o mejoras de capital, se necesita un equipo de empleados versátiles para brindar algunos de los servicios más esenciales de la Ciudad. La calidad de vida de la comunidad comienza con las obras públicas.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana tiene más de 200 empleados dedicados de Obras Públicas, todos responsables de mantener y mejorar los sistemas y servicios de la Ciudad. Para los residentes de Santa Ana, los funcionarios de la Ciudad reconocen que estos servicios son “vitales para nuestra salud, seguridad y comodidad”.

Obras Públicas frecuentemente son los primeros en llegar y los últimos en salir cuando la Ciudad tiene un incidente. Alentamos a la comunidad a reconocer las importantes contribuciones que hace el equipo de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad para proteger la salud, la seguridad y la calidad de vida de todos. Para obtener más información sobre las Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana, visite https://www.santa-ana.org/pw o haga clic aquí para ver el video.

Loud nighttime demolition work on the 5 Freeway starting tonight

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime construction activity, on Monday, May 18th, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday, May 22, 2020.

Construction crews will be removing the remaining concrete bridge columns on I-5 between Main Street and Broadway and Main Street. For safety reasons, the construction activities can only be done at night and the HOV lanes in this vicinity will continue to be closed.

This demolition work will be very loud. The OCTA is offering complimentary earplugs at the OCTA Store at 600 S. Main Street, Orange. The store is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OCTA and Caltrans construction team are expediting this work as much as feasible while traffic demand is lower due to COVID-19 impacts. Should you have questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen operational factors.

More nighttime I-5 freeway construction starting on May 11

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime construction on Monday, May 11th, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday, May 15, 2020. Construction crews will be conducting median barrier work on the northbound I-5 between First Street and SR-22.

The following closures are scheduled during this time:

• Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First Street and SR-22 (May 11-12, May 15, 2020)
• Northbound I-5: Grand Avenue off-ramp (May 11-12, May 15, 2020) use First Street or 17th Street
• Northbound SR-55 Carpool Connector to Northbound I-5

Please avoid the I-5 freeway if possible and expect delays. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Should you have questions with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central. Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen operational factors.

The OCTA accelerates transportation project construction

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ORANGE – Even as millions of California residents follow state orders to stay home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, work continues at a rapid pace on transportation improvement projects across Orange County – work the state has deemed as essential.

That includes accelerated construction on several major projects led by the Orange County Transportation Authority, including the $1.9 billion I-405 Improvement Project on 16 miles between Costa Mesa and the border with Los Angeles County, the 4.1-mile OC Streetcar in Santa Ana and Garden Grove, and improvements along Interstate 5 in south and central Orange County.

Construction crews are working under direction from OCTA and Caltrans to take advantage of decreased freeway traffic volumes when possible to close lanes during the day so more work can be completed. On the I-405 project, estimates are that extended closures will provide more than 4,800 additional work hours from mid-March to mid-May.

Construction is also in full swing on a new passing siding railroad track in Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano. The project, led by OCTA and being built by Reyes Construction, began in spring 2019 and is expected to be complete by early 2021.

Crews used a recent weekend work window with no train traffic through the area to relocate and move new rail into place. (Click here to see some of the work that was completed during the work window.)

“We want the public to know that even as we all work to manage the effects of the coronavirus, OCTA remains dedicated to fulfilling the promises made to voters through Measure M and doing so in a safe manner,” said OCTA Chairman Steve Jones, also the mayor of Garden Grove.

Measure M is Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. Also known as OC Go, it was renewed by nearly 70 percent of voters in 2006 and is expected to help Orange County make more than $13 billion worth of transportation improvements by 2041, including to freeways, streets, bus and rail transit.

With the passing siding rail project, OCTA is working in coordination with Metrolink and the cities of Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano to add 1.8 miles of new railroad track between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink Station and Trabuco Creek in San Juan Capistrano. The project runs next to the I-5 freeway.

The passing siding track is being constructed adjacent to the existing track, connecting to it at each end, allowing trains traveling in opposite directions to pass each other without stopping. The improvements will reduce delays, increase safety and provide more reliable rail service for the region.

The health and safety of the public and its employees is the top priority for OCTA, which continues to take guidance from local, state and federal officials and health experts as it moves forward with all of its projects and programs.

For all project updates, visit OCTA’s homepage at www.octa.net. For updates specific to the passing siding rail project, visit www.octa.net/passingsiding.
Photo caption: Work crews construct part of the Laguna Niguel to San Juan Capistrano Passing Siding Improvement Project, expected to be complete in mid-2021. Photo courtesy of Reyes Construction.

About OCTA: The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail and active transportation.

Nighttime I-5 Freeway construction in Santa Ana starting May 4

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime construction, on Monday, May 4th, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday, May 8, 2020. Construction crews will be conducting electrical work on the northbound I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57.

The following closures are scheduled during this time:

• Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First Street and SR-22
• Northbound I-5: Fourth Street on-ramp, use First Street
• Northbound I-5: 17th Street on- and off-ramps
• Northbound I-5: Main Street on-ramp

Please avoid the I-5 freeway if possible and expect delays. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Should you have questions with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central. Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen operational factors.

Bristol Street, La Veta Avenue and Main Street lane closures set for May 2

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In support of the food distribution at the MainPlace shopping center on Saturday May 2, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants will need to enter by lining up on northbound Bristol Street at 17th Street. If the line becomes further backed up, the starting point will be moved to south of 17th Street, south of Washington Avenue.

To assist with the traffic flow for this event, the right-most lane will be closed to through traffic on northbound Bristol Street (as far south as Washington Avenue), eastbound La Veta Avenue (east of Bristol) and southbound Main Street to Town and Country Road (south of La Veta) from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020. This will also require lane and/or road closures on the following streets:

• Eastbound left-turns will not be allowed onto Bristol Street during this time, from Washington Avenue, and to the north for all side neighborhood streets, all the way north to La Veta Avenue.
• No neighborhood side street traffic will be allowed westbound onto Bristol Street during this time from Washington Avenue north to south of Memory Lane.
• Memory Lane will be closed to all westbound traffic (heading west) east of Bristol Street.
Please also avoid using the On and Off-ramps for SR-22 at Bristol Street, La Veta Avenue, and Main Street/Town & Country during this time. Instead, please use the On and Off-ramps either at the City Drive or Grand Avenue.

Please avoid the use of Bristol Street, La Veta Avenue, and Main Street in the areas noted above during this time frame and use alternate routes noted. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding as we assist so many in need during this Pandemic.

Los Cierres de Carriles de la Calle Bristol, Avenida La Veta, y la Calle

En apoyo de la distribución de alimentos en el centro comercial MainPlace el sábado 2 de mayo de 2020 de 8 a.m. a 2 p.m., los participantes tendrán que entrar haciendo fila en la Calle Bristol en dirección norte desde la Calle 17. Si la línea se congestiona más, el punto de partida se moverá al sur de la Calle 17, al sur de la Avenida Washington.

Para ayudar con el tránsito para este evento, el carril más a la derecha estará cerrado al tráfico en paso en la Calle Bristol en dirección norte (tan al sur como a la Avenida Washington), hacia la Avenida La Veta en dirección este (este de Bristol) y la Calle Main en dirección sur a la Carretera Town and Country (sur de La Veta) de 4 a.m. a 4 p.m. el sábado 2 de mayo de 2020. Esto también requerirá el cierre de carriles y / o carreteras en las siguientes calles:

• No se permitirá que gire a la izquierda en dirección este hacia la Calle Bristol durante este tiempo, desde la Avenida Washington, y hacia el norte para todas las calles residenciales, hacia el norte todo el camino hasta la Avenida La Veta.
• No se permitirá el tráfico de la calle lateral residencial en dirección oeste hacia la Calle Bristol durante este tiempo desde el norte de la Avenida Washington hasta el sur de Carril Memory.
• El Carril Memory estará cerrado en dirección oeste a todo el tráfico (hacia el oeste) al este de la Calle Bristol.

También, por favor, evite usar las rampas de entrada y salida de la autopista SR-22 por la Calle Bristol, la Avenida La Veta, y la Calle Main / Town & Country durante este tiempo. En su lugar, por favor use las rampas de entrada y salida de City Drive o de la Avenida Grand.

Por favor evite el uso de la Calle Bristol, la Avenida La Veta, y la Calle Main durante este período de tiempo en las áreas indicadas anteriormente y utilice las rutas alternativas indicadas. Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente y le agradecemos su comprensión mientras ayudamos a tantos necesitados durante esta pandemia.

Santa Ana begins a $2.3 million street median beautification project

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Many Santa Ana street medians are in the process of being transformed into beautiful landscapes, thanks to the support of the City Council.

On April 7, the City Council approved $2.3 million for median landscape rejuvenation projects throughout Santa Ana.

The following median corridors are included:

• MacArthur Boulevard from Fairview Avenue to the east city limit
• Fairview Street from Segerstrom Avenue to McFadden Avenue
• Main Street from McArthur Boulevard to Dyer Road and Warner Avenue to McFadden Avenue
• Grand Avenue from First Street to Santa Clara Avenue
• All of 17th Street
• Harbor Boulevard from McFadden Avenue to 17th Street
• All of First Street
• Bristol Street from 17th Street to Memory Lane

The beautification project is in response to the withered median landscape caused by irrigation restrictions during California’s record drought a few years ago. The plants selected for this beautification project are primarily California natives and were chosen for their drought-tolerant characteristics and ease of maintenance. The included images are renderings of what the medians will look like.

The City’s Public Works Maintenance Services and Engineering Services teams are directing the project and anticipate completion by July.

Santa Ana Comienza Proyecto de $2.3 millones de Embellecimiento de Medianas

Muchas de las medianas de las calles en Santa Ana están en proceso de transformación a hermosos paisajes, gracias al apoyo del Consejo Municipal.

El 7 de abril, el Consejo Municipal aprobó $2.3 millones para proyectos de rejuvenecimiento de paisajes en las medianas de Santa Ana.

Se incluyen las medianas en los siguientes corredores:
• MacArthur Boulevard, desde Fairview Avenue hasta el límite este de la ciudad
• Fairview Avenue, desde Segerstrom Avenue hasta McFadden Avenue
• Main Street, desde el MacArthur Boulevard hasta Dyer Road y Warner Avenue hasta McFadden Avenue
• Grand Avenue, desde First Street hasta Santa Clara Avenue
• Toda la calle 17th Street
• Harbor Boulevard, desde McFadden Avenue hasta 17th Street
• Toda la calle First Street
• Bristol Street, desde 17th Street hasta Memory Lane

El proyecto de embellecimiento responde a las medianas que quedaron sin paisaje debido por las restricciones de riego durante la sequía histórica de California durante los pasados años. Las plantas seleccionadas para este proyecto de embellecimiento son principalmente nativas a California y fueron elegidas por sus características tolerantes a la sequía y facilidad de mantenimiento. Las imágenes incluidas son representaciones de cómo se verán las medianas.

Los equipos de Servicios de Mantenimiento de Obras Públicas y Servicios de Ingeniería de la Ciudad están dirigiendo el proyecto y anticipan su finalización en julio.

Construction activity on Raitt Street is starting on Monday, 4/20/20

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Construction activity for roadway improvements on Raitt Street between First Street and Fifth Street will begin on Monday, April 20, 2020 and will be ongoing through June 2020. The roadway improvements include new asphalt pavement with new curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway aprons.

All residents and businesses will have access during the construction. Lanes in each direction will be maintained allowing through traffic. Construction hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Should you have issues or questions, please contact the City of Santa Ana Inspector, Terry Moore at (714) 615-0886 or Senior Civil Engineer, Michael Ortiz at (714) 615-0892. We apologize for any inconveniences and thank you for understanding.

Bristol Street, La Veta Avenue, and Main street lane closures set for April 18

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In support of the food distribution at Main Place shopping center on Saturday April 18, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants will need to enter by lining up on northbound Bristol Street at 17th Street. If the line becomes further backed up, the starting point will be moved to south of 17th Street, south of Washington Avenue.

To assist with the traffic flow for this event, the right-most lane will be closed to through traffic on northbound Bristol (as far south as Washington Avenue), eastbound La Veta Avenue and southbound Main Street to Town and Country Road from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020. This will also require lane and/or road closures on the following streets:

• Eastbound left-turns will not be allowed onto Bristol Street during this time, from Washington Avenue, and to the north for all side neighborhood streets, all the way north to La Veta Avenue.
• No neighborhood side street traffic will be allowed westbound onto Bristol Street during this time from Washington Avenue north to south of Memory Lane.
• There will be no westbound right turn allowed onto Bristol Street from Memory Lane.

Please also avoid using the On and Off-ramps for SR-22 at Bristol Street, La Veta Avenue, and Main Street/Town&Country during this time and use the On and Off-ramps either at the City Drive or Grand Avenue.

Please avoid the use of Bristol Street and La Veta Avenue during this time-frame and use alternate routes noted. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding as we assist so many in need during this Pandemic.

Santa Ana Public Works Maintenance Services are ongoing

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The City of Santa Ana Public Works Maintenance Services are operational and continue to provide essential services to the community during the COVID-19 emergency proclamation by the Santa Ana City Council. The following essential Maintenance Services continue as scheduled:

• Homeless Services (Quality of Life Team – QOLT)
• Roadway Cleaning including removal of illegally dumped items and graffiti in the right-of-way
• Roadway Maintenance and Pothole repairs
• Street Sweeping
• Traffic Control and Regulatory Signs Maintenance
• Tree Services

Please continue to contact Public Works Maintenance Services for requests and questions through the following:

• Smartphone APP: mySantaAna
• Website: https://www.santa-ana.org
• Email: pwadispatch@santa-ana.org
• Telephone: (714) 647-3380

Rest assured Santa Ana Public Works is always here for you. For additional information on Maintenance Services, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/pw/streets-and-right-way-maintenance.