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Temporary closure of the Southbound SR-55 connector to the I-405 to start on 8/7

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic 2 Comments

The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector at I-405 will be closed for the whole weekend so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforcement Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for the Southbound SR-55 connector to I-405 that ties-into the Orange County/Santa Ana Airport. To accommodate this work, the closure will be from Friday, August 7, 2020 starting at 10 p.m. until Monday, August 10, 2020 at 5 a.m.

This closure will cause significant delays to access the Orange County/Santa Ana Airport and detours to access the airport and I-405 south from SR-55 are:

• Take Southbound SR-55 to I-405 Northbound
• Exit Bristol Street,
• Turn left on Bristol Street,
• Turn right onto Southbound I-405 On-ramp, and
• Continue south on I-405 and follow the signs to your destination.

Please plan for delays and we appreciate your patience while this important work is completed.

Electronic Freeway Changeable Message signs will notify drivers and work updates are also available via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using Caltrans handle: @CaltransOC

This schedule is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues. For more information, you may contact the District 12 Public Information Office at (657) 328-6000.

For anyone with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e. Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Angela Madison at (657) 328-6594 or TTY 711.

I-5 Freeway construction on the Main Street on-ramp set for this week

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities continue this week with paving activities that will require a closure for the left shoulder of the Northbound I-5 Main Street On-Ramp starting on Monday, August 3, 2020 through Friday, August 7, 2020. The Northbound I-5 Main Street On-ramp will remain open.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. 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 construction constraints.

More 5 Freeway construction set for this week in Santa Ana

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities between SR-55 and SR-57 continue to include re-striping, drainage, sign panels, and/or concrete barrier work for the dates and times listed below. Most of these activities can only be done at night and require lane closures to include:

• Tuesday, July 28 2020, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
 Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First/Fourth Streets and SR-22
 Northbound I-5 Connector to Westbound SR-22

• Tuesday, July 28 to Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
 Southbound SR-57 Carpool Connector to Southbound I-5

• Tuesday, July 28, 2020 and Friday, July 31, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
 Southbound I-5 Carpool Connector to Southbound SR-55 Carpool Connector
 Southbound I-5: Left lanes between SR-57 Connector and Fourth Street
 Northbound SR-55 Carpool Connector to Northbound I-5

• Friday, July 31, 2020, from 10 pm. To 6 a.m.
 Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First/fourth Streets and SR-22

During these times, drivers may avoid using the I-5 freeway in this area in both directions and utilize the SR-55 and SR-22, instead, through Central Orange County. Both carpool lanes on Southbound I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 are expected to fully open to motorists this weekend. All carpool lanes on Northbound and Southbound I-5 are expected to open at the end of August.

Crews will continue to perform concrete construction work during the daytime behind protected median barriers which does not require traffic lane closures.

OCTA and Caltrans construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. 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 construction constraints.

The closure continues at E. MacArthur Boulevard and S. Bristol Street

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Editor Posted in Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic, Water Leave a comment

The closure continues on Eastbound MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street between Plaza Drive and Bristol Street due to a water main pipe break from the Orange County Water District’s recycled water pipeline. The repairs are more complex than anticipated requiring additional time to complete.

The closure will be in place through Monday evening, July 27, 2020. Westbound on MacArthur Boulevard is open to through traffic. Eastbound MacArthur traffic will be detoured through Plaza Drive through Callen’s Common to Bristol Street. Please follow the detour signs. Should you have questions, please contact the Orange County Water District’s construction hotline at (714) 378-8244.

We recommend using alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this closure will affect traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

5 Freeway construction work on N. Main St. to start on 7/22

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. Work includes, the installation of a signal pole on the northwest corner of N. Main Street and Edgewood Road starting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

The installation of the signal pole will require the following:

• Closure of the Southbound Main Street right-most curb lane from Walkie Way to just south of Edgewood Road.
• Expect some delay during these times.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

More I-5 Freeway construction set for this week in Santa Ana

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Northbound and Southbound I-5 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the dates listed below. Work includes electrical, drainage, striping, and/or concrete barrier work. These activities can only be done at night and require lane closures to include:

• Monday, July 20th to Tuesday, July 21, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First/Fourth Streets and SR-22

• Monday, July 20th to Wednesday, July 22, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Collector Road between SR-57 connector and Main Street
 Southbound I-5: Right lanes between SR-57 connector and Fourth Street
 Southbound I-5: Connector to Westbound SR-22
 Eastbound SR-22 Connector to Southbound I-5

During these times, drivers may avoid using the I-5 freeway between SR-55 and SR-22 in both directions and utilize the SR-55 and SR-22, instead, through Central Orange County.

Crews will continue to perform concrete construction work during the daytime behind protected median barriers which does not require traffic lane closures.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

A water main break has closed down eastbound MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Editor Posted in Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic, Water Leave a comment

Eastbound MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street is currently closed due to a water main pipe break from the Orange County Water District’s recycled water pipeline. Crews are working on repairing the pipe as quickly as possible. The closure is in effect now Monday, July 20, 2020 until later tonight.

Traffic eastbound on MacArthur will be able to go northbound or southbound on Bristol Street. Westbound on MacArthur is open to through traffic.

We recommend using alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this closure will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

The City of Santa Ana releases its latest Water Quality Report

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Public Works, Santa Ana, Water Leave a comment

ANTA ANA, Calif. — The City of Santa Ana has released its 2019 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report details the quality of Santa Ana’s water, which consistently wins the coveted honor of being among the world’s best tasting and highest quality.

“As challenging as these times may be, Santa Ana residents and businesses can count on the essential services we provide, the long-term sustainability of our water infrastructure and water quality,” said Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Santa Ana Public Works Agency. “In this year’s Water Quality Report, you will not only learn about the high standards and safety of the drinking water we deliver, but the investments we are making to improve Santa Ana’s infrastructure as well as the important initiatives and opportunities we are pursuing to benefit our residential and business communities.”

Each year, the CCR presents important information to help residents make health-based decisions about their drinking water. The cornerstone of the report is easy-to-read tables summarizing the different types of constituents found in the water Santa Ana delivers, the range and average of each constituent measured, and how it compares with allowable state and federal limits.

In addition to this important information, residents can learn about how Santa Ana remains vigilant in meeting the challenges of source water protection, water conservation, environmental compliance, sustainability and community education while continuing to serve the needs of all Santa Ana water users.

The City accomplishes this through a variety of projects and programs, including:

• Replacing five miles of aging pipeline each year.
• Restoring six wells and drilling two new wells.
• Upgrading and modernizing the water distribution and storage system to ensure groundwater is pumped and delivered through our pipelines to the tap with reliability.
• Upgrading the supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA).
• Installing new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which will allow City personnel and customers access to real-time water consumption data.
• Santa Ana’s FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) and Cross Connection Control programs to help safeguard our ecosystem and health.
• Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) expansion to reduce the region’s dependency on imported water while protecting environmental habitats and natural resources.

“Providing reliable drinking water is a job we take seriously, and one that requires a dedicated and knowledgeable staff to operate equipment, engineer new projects, build infrastructure and test the water that runs through it,” said Cesar Barrera, Acting Deputy Director of Public Works, Water Resources Manager. “The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency takes pride in operating and maintaining a first-rate system that guarantees safe, clean water is available at your tap whenever you need it, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Residents are encouraged to view the report online by visiting www.SantaAnaCCR.org, where they can also download and print their own copy of the entire report. To request a printed copy of the CCR, call 714-647-3320 or email ryhernandez@santa-ana.org.

About the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency:
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency, with its four divisions and professional staff of more than 200 employees, is responsible for the city’s infrastructure and quality of life. The agency builds and maintains all public streets, storm drains, sewers, and water facilities, as well as coordinates refuse collection and recycling, street sweeping, public right-of-way landscaping, and graffiti removal. Through the agency’s Water Resources Division, it ensures the community enjoys high-quality drinking water. It also ensures the community is able to travel around the city efficiently through the use of a state-of-the-art traffic management system, and collaboration with neighborhood associations and developers to resolve speeding, parking, and traffic problems.

Santa Ana Publica su Informe de Calidad del Agua 2019

Descubra por qué el agua potable de Santa Ana obtiene premios internacionales.

SANTA ANA, Calif. – La Ciudad de Santa Ana lanzó su informe de calidad del agua 2019, también conocido como el informe anual de confianza del consumidor (CCR). El informe cubre en detalle la calidad del agua de Santa Ana, que consistentemente gana el codiciado honor como una dentro de las de mejor sabor y alta calidad del mundo.

“Por desafiantes que sean estos tiempos, los residentes y las empresas de Santa Ana pueden contar con los servicios esenciales que brindamos, la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de nuestra infraestructura y calidad del agua”, dice Nabil Saba, Director Ejecutivo de Obras Públicas de Santa Ana. “En el informe de calidad del agua de este año, no solo se enterará sobre los altos estándares y la seguridad del agua potable que suministramos, sino también sobre las inversiones que estamos haciendo para mejorar la infraestructura de Santa Ana, así como las importantes iniciativas y oportunidades que estamos buscando para beneficiar nuestras comunidades residenciales y comerciales”.

Cada año, el CCR presenta información importante para ayudar a los residentes a tomar decisiones sobre su agua potable basadas en la salud. El pilar del informe es compuesto de tablas fáciles de leer que simplifican los diferentes tipos de componentes que se encuentran en el agua que entrega Santa Ana, el rango y el promedio de cada componente medido y cómo se compara con los límites estatales y federales permitidos.

Además de esta información importante, los residentes pueden enterarse cómo Santa Ana permanece alerta para enfrentar los desafíos para proteger la fuente del agua, la conservación del agua, la conformidad medioambiental, la sostenibilidad y la educación de la comunidad mientras continúan atendiendo las necesidades de todos los usuarios de agua de Santa Ana.

La Ciudad logra esto a través de una varieded de proyectos y programas, incluyendo:

• Reemplazando cinco millas de tubería anticuada cada año.
• Restaurando seis pozos y perforando dos pozos nuevos.
• Actualizando y modernizando el sistema de distribución y almacenamiento de agua para garantizar que el agua subterránea se bombeé y entregue a través de nuestras tuberías al grifo con fiabilidad.
• Actualizando el sistema de supervisión, control y adquisición de datos (SCADA).
• Instalando la nueva infraestructura de medidores avanzados (AMI), que permitirá al personal de la Ciudad y a los clientes acceso a datos de consumo de agua en tiempo real.
• Los programas FOG (manteca, aceite y grasa) y control de conexión cruzada de Santa Ana para ayudar a salvaguardar nuestro ecosistema y nuestra salud.
• La expansión del sistema de reabastecimiento de agua subterránea (GWRS) del Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange para reducir la dependencia de la región en el agua importada mientras que protege los hábitats ambientales y los recursos naturales.

“Brindar agua potable confiable es un trabajo que tomamos muy en serio, y que requiere un personal dedicado y capacitado para operar el equipo, diseñar nuevos proyectos, construir infraestructura y probar el agua que lo atraviesa”, dijo Cesar Barrera, Subdirector Interino de Obras Públicas, Gerente de Recursos Hídricos. “La Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana se enorgullece de operar y mantener un sistema de primer nivel que garantiza que haya agua limpia y segura disponible en su grifo cuando lo necesite, incluso en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19”.

Alentamos a los residentes a disfrutar de la comodidad de poder leer el informe en línea visitando www.SantaAnaCCR.org, donde también pueden descargar e imprimir su propia copia del informe completo. Para solicitar una copia impresa del CCR, llame al 714-647-3320 o envíe un correo electrónico a ryhernandez@santa-ana.org.

Sobre la Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana:
La Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana, con sus cuatro divisiones y personal profesional de más de 200 empleados, es responsable de la infraestructura de la ciudad y la calidad de vida. La agencia construye y mantiene todas las calles públicas, desagües pluviales, alcantarillas e instalaciones de agua, así también coordina la recolección y reciclaje de basura, barrido de calles, paisajismo en las vías públicas y eliminación de grafiti. A través de la División de Recursos Hídricos, la agencia, garantiza que la comunidad disfrute de agua potable de alta calidad. También asegura que la comunidad pueda transitar por la ciudad de manera eficiente mediante el uso de un sistema de gestión de tráfico de última generación y la colaboración con asociaciones y constructores de vecindarios para resolver problemas de exceso de velocidad, estacionamiento y tráfico.

More construction on the 5 Freeway in Santa Ana set for this week

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Northbound and Southbound I-5. Work includes paving, grinding, and electrical activities for five nights: Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. These activities can only be done at night and require lane closures to include:

• Monday, July 13th to Tuesday, July 14, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Left lanes between the SR-57 and Fourth Street

• Monday, July 13th to Wednesday, July 15, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First and Fourth Streets and SR-22
 Northbound I-5: Connector between Northbound I-5 and Westbound SR-22

• Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 15, 2020
 Southbound SR-57 Carpool Connector to Southbound I-5
 Eastbound SR-22 Connector to Southbound I-5

• Tuesday, July 14th to Wednesday, July 15, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Right lanes between SR-57 connector and Fourth Street
 Southbound I-5: Left lanes between SR-57 connector and Fourth Street
 Southbound I-5: Connector between Northbound SR-57 and Main Street
 Southbound I-5: Bristol Street/La Veta Avenue Off-ramp

• Wednesday, July 15th to Friday, July 17, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Connector between Southbound I-5 and Westbound SR-22

• Thursday, July 16th to Friday, July 17, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First and Fourth Streets and SR-22

• Friday, July 17, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First and Fourth Streets and SR-22

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

Part of northbound Broadway in DTSA to close for streetcar-related construction

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Editor Posted in Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

OC Streetcar construction crews will be installing storm drains on Northbound Broadway Street. For the safety of the crews and travelers, Northbound Broadway at 3rd Street to 4th Street will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the weekdays starting tomorrow, Tuesday July 7, 2020 for the remainder of this week and continuing through next Friday July 17, 2020.

Traffic on Northbound Broadway Street will be detoured Eastbound on 3rd Street to Northbound Main Street.

Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this closure will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding during the OC Streetcar construction.

For up-to-date construction information, please download the OC Streetcar app available in the App Store and Google Play or follow OCTA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact OCstreetcar@octa.net or (844) 746-6272.

To receive OC Streetcar construction notices visit:
http://www.octa.net/Projects-and-Programs/All-Projects/Rail-Projects/OC-Streetcar/?frm=7683#!Construction

Broadway Con Dirrecion Norte Cerrada en la Calle Tercera

Los equipos de construcción del Tranvía de OC instalarán tubería de desagüe en la calle Broadway entre las calles Tercera y Cuarta. Para la seguridad de los equipos y viajeros, comenzando mañana, martes 7 de Julio de 2020 y para el resto de la semana durante los días laborables y continuando a través del próximo viernes 17 de Julio de 2020, la calle Broadway estará cerrada desde las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 4:00 p.m.

Tráfico en la calle Broadway con dirección norte será desviado sobre la calle Tercera a la calle Main.

Debido al impacto que tendrá este cierre al flujo de tráfico, por favor utilice rutas alternas y espere retrasos de tráfico. Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniencia y les agradecemos su entendimiento y cooperación.

Para la información de construcción actualizada, por favor descargue el Tranvía de OC app disponible en el Juego de Google y Tienda de App o siga OCTA en Facebook, Twitter, e Instagram. Para cualquier pregunta sobre el proyecto de Tranvía de OC, por favor comuníquese con OCstreetcar@octa.net o (844) 746-6272.

Para recibir noticias sobre el Tranvía de OC, visite:
http://www.octa.net/Projects-and-Programs/All-Projects/Rail-Projects/OC-Streetcar/?frm=7683#!Construction

More 5 Freeway construction on M. Main St. set for this week

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. Work includes, the continuation of Main Street’s barrier construction, curb and sidewalk removals and replacement, signal pole and electrical work, and paving. These activities are scheduled during the day from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind k-rail and do not require lane closures.

Update: Northbound and Southbound Carpool Lanes

As of July 2, 2020, at least one northbound and one southbound I-5 carpool lane was reopened.

• For Northbound I-5: one carpool lane from SR-55 to Main Street and two carpool lanes are open from Main Street to the SR-57 connector

• For Southbound I-5: one carpool lane is open from SR-57 to Broadway and two carpool lanes are open from Broadway to the SR-55 connector

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

Signal light outage at Fairview Street and Warner Avenue

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Editor Posted in Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The traffic signal lights at Fairview Street and Warner Avenue are out in all directions due to a Southern California Edison (SCE) power outage that caused damage to the traffic signal controller cabinet.

The City of Santa Ana traffic signal maintenance contractor is working on the controller repairs. The signal lights are anticipated to be fully operating later today.

Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays since the signal outage may impact traffic. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

City of Santa Ana construction ahead of schedule due to COVID-19

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency has successfully taken advantage of the historically low traffic volumes due to COVID-19 impacts to accelerate construction activities and deliver projects ahead of their scheduled completion. The types of projects that were accelerated and should be completed ahead of schedule include street and alley reconstruction, new protected bicycle lanes, utility improvements, park improvements, new residential speed cushions, and lighting enhancements. The following are highlights of the various projects near completion:

• Thornton Park Neighborhood Water Main Improvements:

Water system improvements includes a new 8-inch polyvinyl chloride water main and fire hydrants, followed by a slurry seal and striping for the streets. The improvements will enhance the roadway ride quality, surface drainage, and appearance of the neighborhoods. In addition, the potential for disruption due to water main breaks in the future will be substantially reduced.

• Santa Ana Delhi Channel Diversion Project:

The Santa Ana-Delhi Diversion project is a regional collaboration between the City of Santa Ana, the County of Orange, the Orange County Flood Control District, and the cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. The City of Santa Ana greatly benefits from this project because it will help meet federal storm water program requirements mandated by the California State Water Resources Control Board for the Delhi watershed in Santa Ana. Compliance with these federal requirements would otherwise prove to be very costly to Santa Ana. The project is located south of SR-73 and east of SR-55 in the Newport Beach Golf Course.

• Center Street Urban Greening Project at Jerome Park:

Several years ago, bollards were installed to close Center Street between McFadden and Monta Vista Avenues to address safety concerns from children running across the street mid-block to access park space on both sides of the street. The City with community support, agreed to transform the abandoned street into a permanent, aesthetically pleasing area connecting and expanding open space for the park use. This project dramatically improves the area by converting approximately 33,000 square feet of asphalt roadway into a passive, landscaped open space.

• Citywide Sewer Main Improvements:

This project includes approximately 4,000 linear feet of new 8-inch polyvinyl chloride sewer main pipes, sewer laterals, sewer manholes, asphalt concrete pavement, and striping. The results of the project will improve the sewer system by eliminating sewer main obstructions, preventing sewer overflows, and reducing sewer maintenance requirements. In addition, the pavement improvements will enhance the roadway ride quality and surface drainage.

• Edinger Avenue Rehabilitation and Protected Bike Lanes from Santa Ana River to Bristol Street:

This project includes the installation of approximately 1.7 miles of protected bike lanes along Edinger Avenue from Santa Ana River to Bristol Street. A portion of Edinger along the south side also gets new sidewalk curb and gutter. The protected bike lanes will improve the routes to and from schools, parks, trails, local shopping centers, and high-density residential areas.

• New Lighting at 6 Parks – Angels, Cabrillo, Chavez, Portola, Riverview, and Rosita:

The project removes deteriorated wooden light poles, and replaces them with new concrete poles with energy efficient LED fixtures. These improvements will enhance lighting levels and safety for these parks.

• Local Street Rehabilitation within the Memorial Park, Madison Park, and Heninger Park neighborhoods:

The improvements include concrete pavement reconstruction, replacing damaged concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, cross gutters, and curbs ramps, and sealing cracks to prevent deterioration from water infiltration. The improvements will enhance the roadway ride quality, surface drainage, and appearance of the neighborhoods.

• Mabury Park Stormwater Capture:

The project includes the construction of a cross-gutter and parkway culverts to divert stormwater into the bioretention basin in Mabury Park as well as the installation of an interpretive sign that highlights the project’s benefits and provides an opportunity for water quality and watershed public education. This is the first regional stormwater infiltration project in the City of Santa Ana. The project not only enhances the aesthetics of the surrounding area; it also improves water quality, increases local water supplies, and ensures long-term sustainability, safety and quality of life for the Santa Ana community.

• Raitt Street Rehabilitation from 1st Street to Civic Center Drive:

The project is near completion in rehabilitating the entire roadway to enhance the roadway ride quality. The improvements included replacing damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, and new drive way aprons.

The Public Works Engineering Division conducted outreach meetings in efforts to seek the community’s input to deliver enhancements to the above projects. For details on construction projects visit www.santa-ana.org/pw/construction-project-map.

Construcción en Santa Ana antes de lo Previsto

La Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana ha aprovechado exitosamente los volúmenes de tráfico históricamente bajos debido a las repercusiones del COVID-19 para acelerar las actividades de construcción y entregar proyectos antes de su finalización programada. Los tipos de proyectos que fueron acelerados y se deben finalizar antes de su conclusión programada incluyen la reconstrucción de calles y callejones, nuevos carriles protegidos para bicicletas, mejoramientos a los servicios públicos, mejoramientos de parques, nuevos cojines de velocidad residenciales y mejoras de iluminación. Estos son algunos puntos destacados de los diferentes proyectos que están cerca de ser terminados:

• Mejoras de la tubería principal del vecindario de Thornton Park:

Las mejoras de la tubería principal incluyen una nueva tubería principal de agua de cloruro de polivinilo de 8 pulgadas y cinco hidrantes, seguida de un sello de lechada y pintado de rayas para las calles. Las mejoras aumentarán la calidad del desplazamiento por las calles, el drenaje de la superficie y la apariencia de los vecindarios. Además, se reducirá substancialmente la interrupción potencial debido a rupturas en las tuberías principales en el futuro.

• Proyecto de desvío del Canal Santa Ana Delhi:

El proyecto de desvío de Santa Ana-Delhi es una colaboración regional entre la Ciudad de Santa Ana, el Condado de Orange, el Distrito de Control de Inundaciones del Condado de Orange, y las ciudades de Newport Beach y Costa Mesa. La Ciudad de Santa Ana se beneficia enormemente de este proyecto porque ayudará a satisfacer los requisitos federales del programa de aguas pluviales exigidos por la Junta de Control de Recursos Hídricos del Estado de California para la cuenca de Delhi en Santa Ana. De lo contrario, el cumplimiento de estos requisitos federales resultaría muy costoso para Santa Ana. El proyecto está ubicado al sur de SR-73 y al este de SR-55 en el Campo de Golf de Newport Beach.

• Proyecto de reverdecimiento urbano en la Calle Center en el Parque Jerome:

Hace varios años, se instalaron bolardos para cerrar la Calle Center entre las avenidas McFadden y Monta Vista para abordar las inquietudes de seguridad de los niños que cruzan la calle a mitad de la cuadra para tener acceso al espacio del parque a ambos lados de la calle. La Ciudad, con el apoyo comunitario, accedió a transformar la calle abandonada en un área permanente, estéticamente agradable que conecta y expande el espacio abierto para el uso del parque. Este proyecto mejora drásticamente el área al convertir aproximadamente 33,000 pies cuadrados de camino de asfalto en un espacio abierto pasivo y ajardinado.

• Mejoras de alcantarillado principal en toda la Ciudad:

Este proyecto incluye aproximadamente 4,000 pies lineales de nueva tubería de alcantarillado principal de cloruro de polivinilo de 8 pulgadas, laterales de alcantarillado, hoyos de alcantarillado, pavimento de concreto asfáltico y pintado de rayas. Los resultados del proyecto mejorarán el sistema de alcantarillado al eliminar obstrucciones del alcantarillado principal, prevenir desbordamientos de alcantarillado y reducir los requisitos del mantenimiento del alcantarillado. Además, las mejoras del pavimento aumentarán la calidad de la carretera y el drenaje de la superficie.

• Rehabilitación y carriles protegidos para bicicletas en la Avenida Edinger del Río Santa Ana a la Calle Bristol:

Este proyecto incluye la instalación de aproximadamente 1.7 millas de carriles protegidos para bicicletas en la Avenida Edinger del Río Santa Ana a la Calle Bristol. Una porción de Edinger por el lado sur también recibe una acera y cuneta nuevas. Los carriles protegidos para bicicletas mejorarán las rutas hacia y desde escuelas, parques, senderos, centros comerciales locales y áreas residenciales de alta densidad.

• Iluminación nueva en 6 parques: Angels, Cabrillo, Chávez, Portola, Riverview y Rosita:

El proyecto remueve postes de luz de madera deteriorados, y los reemplaza con postes de concreto nuevos con accesorios eficientes LED. Estas mejoras aumentarán los niveles de iluminación y la seguridad de estos parques.

• Rehabilitación de calles locales dentro de los vecindarios de Memorial Park, Madison Park y Heninger Park:

Las mejoras incluyen la reconstrucción del pavimento de concreto, el reemplazo de bordillos de concreto dañados, canaletas, aceras, canaletas transversales y rampas de bordillos, y sellar grietas para evitar el deterioro por infiltración de agua. Las mejoras aumentarán la calidad de la carretera, el drenaje de la superficie, y la apariencia de los vecindarios.

• Captura de aguas pluviales del Parque Mabury:

El proyecto incluye la construcción de una alcantarilla transversal y alcantarillas para desviar las aguas pluviales hacia la cuenca de biorretención en el Parque Mabury, así como la instalación de un rótulo interpretativo que destaque los beneficios del proyecto y brinde una oportunidad para educación pública sobre la calidad del agua y las cuencas hidrográficas. Este es el primer proyecto regional de infiltración de aguas pluviales en la Ciudad de Santa Ana. El proyecto no sólo mejora la estética del área circundante; también mejora la calidad del agua, aumenta el suministro de agua local, y garantiza la sostenibilidad, la seguridad y la calidad de vida a largo plazo para la comunidad de Santa Ana.

• Rehabilitación de la Calle Raitt de la Calle 1a a Civic Center Drive:

El proyecto está casi terminado en la rehabilitación de toda la calle para mejorar la calidad de desplazo de la calle. Las mejoras incluyeron el reemplazo de bordillos dañados, canaletas, aceras, rampas de bordillo y nuevos accesos vehiculares.

La División de Ingeniería de Obras Públicas realizó juntas comunitarias con el fin de solicitar aportaciones de la comunidad para presentar las mejorías de los proyectos arriba mencionados. Para los detalles de los proyectos de construcción visite www.santa-ana.org/pw/construction-project-map.

Another annoying traffic circle now installed at Civic Center Drive and Minter Street

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic 5 Comments

The intersection is now open at Civic Center Drive and Minter Street to through traffic in all directions. The intersection was temporarily closed for the construction of the new traffic circle and roadway surface for the “Civic Center Bike Boulevard” project. This project will help enhance pedestrian and bicyclist’s safety and should reduce excessive speeds along Civic Center Drive.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the intersection closure.

Actualización: Intersección Volver a Abrir – Centro Cívico Drive/Calle

La intersección ahora está abierta en Centro Cívico Drive y la calle Minter para pasar el tráfico en todas las direcciones. La intersección fue cerrada temporalmente para la construcción del nuevo círculo de tráfico y la superficie de la calzada para el proyecto “Civic Center Bike Boulevard”. Este proyecto ayudará a mejorar la seguridad de los peatones y ciclistas y reducirá la velocidad excesiva a lo largo de Centro Civico Drive.

Gracias por su paciencia y entendimiento durante el cierre de intersección.

More nighttime I-5 Freeway construction starting tonight

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled to continue paving, striping, and installing overhead signs for two nights: Tuesday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews are scheduled to perform these activities as they prepare to reopen one carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 before the Fourth of July weekend.

Nighttime lane closures during this time include:

• Northbound SR-55: Carpool Connector to Northbound I-5
• Northbound I-5: Right lanes between the SR-55 and Fourth Street
• Southbound SR-57 Carpool Connector to Southbound I-5
• Southbound I-5: Left lanes between the SR-57 and Fourth Street
• Southbound I-5 Carpool Connector to Southbound SR-55 Carpool Connector

Crews will continue to perform various electrical, drainage and concrete barrier work during the day-time behind protected median barriers which does not require additional daytime traffic lane closures.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.