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OC Streetcar construction expands due to COVID-19 closures

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Starting Tuesday March 24, 2020, while many businesses on 4th Street are closed to the public, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) will be adding OC Streetcar construction crews during the day and night to replace the water line between Ross Street and Broadway for the next two weeks.

This effort will reduce the time of inconvenience from the OC Streetcar construction significantly. The original timeline to complete this specific work was scheduled from four to six weeks; however, with a 24-hour street closure on 4th Street and crews able to work during the day and night, the construction timeframe will be substantially shorter.

The general daytime work hours for construction activities will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the general nighttime work hours for construction activities will be 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Please note, all scheduled activities are weather permitting and are subject to change.

Governor Newsom has issued a “stay at home” executive order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Construction of public transportation projects is considered an essential service and is exempt from this order. Work will continue on the OC Streetcar project as scheduled. Safety is our top priority; construction workers will be following all health and safety guidelines.

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

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the OC Streetcar construction!

Night-time NB I-5 Freeway ramp closure to start on March 20

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In support of the I-5 Central Corridor Project, a new traffic pattern shift and lane restriping to the newly widened roadway is scheduled for Northbound I-5 between Grand Avenue to 17th Street. This work will require full right lane and ramp closures beginning as early as 10:00 p.m. Friday, March 20th to 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21st, and if needed 10:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21st to 8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020.

CLOSURES during the above time periods are as follows:

• Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First Street and SR-22
• Northbound I-5: Fourth Street on-ramp
• Northbound I-5: Grand Avenue on- and off-ramps
• Northbound I-5: 17th Street off-ramp
• Northbound SR-55 Carpool Connector to Northbound I-5

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

Northbound Main Street lane closure to start on March 19

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The rightmost curb–No. 3 Lane of Northbound Main Street (Buffalo Avenue to Edgewood Road) is scheduled to be closed from 9 am to 3 pm during weekdays beginning on Thursday, March 19, 2020 and continuing for approximately one week.

The lane closure is for potholing to properly locate new traffic signal pole locations for the Main Street/Edgewood Road/I-5 Northbound Off-ramp intersection signal modification. This work is in support of the I-5 Freeway Central Corridor Project. The schedule may be modified due to changes in weather.

Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this lane closure may impact traffic. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Santa Ana named Tree City USA for 21st year

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The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2019 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community.

This is the 21st consecutive year that Santa Ana has received the honor.

“I’m happy to see that the City of Santa Ana’s efforts to increase funding for tree maintenance and improvements has not gone unnoticed,” Mayor Miguel Pulido said. “Our urban forest is a treasure that beautifies our community and provides a welcome touch of nature in one of the most densely populated cities in the country.”

Dan Lambe, President of the Lincoln, Nebraska-based Arbor Day Foundation, said, “the trees being planted and cared for by Santa Ana are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life.”

Santa Ana met the Tree City USA program’s four requirements by:

  1. Establishing the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, made up of council appointees who provide oversight on tree-planting programs.
  2. Creating a Tree Care Ordinance in 1999 that provides guidelines for maintaining a healthy urban forest.
  3. Establishing a Community Forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita.
  4. Celebrating Arbor Day observance annually.

The City of Santa Ana tree program purchases, plants and maintains all City-owned trees to keep our urban forest of 50,000 street trees healthy and attractive. Tree planting usually is scheduled in the fall to provide trees with the optimal weather for successful growth.

If you have any questions or need assistance with City trees, please contact the Public Works Maintenance Services Division at (714) 647-3380.

For more information about the City of Santa Ana tree program, visit https://www.santa-ana.org/green/tree-program-tree-city-usa.

Free sandbags available for Santa Ana residents and businesses

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The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses during winter storms and rain events.

Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.

The self-service sandbag station location and hours are:

City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard at 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana

Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For additional information, please contact Public Works Agency Dispatch at (714) 647-3380 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana está ofreciendo sacos de arena a residentes y negocios durante las tormentas de invierno y eventos de lluvia.

Hasta 10 sacos de arena están disponibles por residencia o negocio en Santa Ana.

La ubicación y horas de la estación de autoservicio de sacos de arena son:

Yarda Corporativa de la Cuidad de Santa Ana (City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard)
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana

Lunes – Viernes: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sábado – Domingo: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Para obtener más información, llame a la Agencia de Obras Públicas al (714) 647-3380 entre 7 a.m. y 4 p.m.

The City of Santa Ana wins an award for high-quality tap water

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The City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division recently won the coveted honor of producing among the world’s best-tasting and highest-quality tap water. Santa Ana placed 4th in the “Best Municipal Water” category at the 30th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, the largest and longest-running competition dedicated to preserving and protecting drinking water.

Touted as the “Academy Awards of Water,” water officials and aficionados from the United States and abroad attended the water tasting festival last month where 12 judges spent hours tasting water from more than 118 different sources in 19 states, five Canadian provinces and 16 foreign countries. Waters were tasted in four separate flights over a period of two days. Similar to a wine tasting, judges rated the water for each attribute, including appearance, aroma, taste, mouth feel and aftertaste.

Year after year, Santa Ana has been recognized for its high-quality, award-winning tap water. The City was honored with the gold medal in 2018 and 2014 as well as the silver and bronze medals in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

This long history of awards attests to Santa Ana’s commitment to ensuring a healthy, reliable and safe drinking water supply that exceeds the drinking water health standards requirement by both state and federal agencies. These standards are outlined in the City’s annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report, which will become available in June at http://santaanaccr.org/.

Closure on Sycamore Street set for this Friday, 3/6/20

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On Friday, March 6, 2020, starting at 8:30 a.m., Sycamore Street will be closed between 17th Street and 15th Street to through traffic and will reopen on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. in the morning. All businesses and residents on Sycamore will have access. The closure is due to concrete road replacement.

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

Lane reduction on Edinger Avenue through March 6

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For four days, starting Tuesday, March 3rd through Friday, March 6, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, Edinger Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Fairview Avenue and Bristol Street.

As part of the Edinger Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project, the temporary lane reduction is required for construction of the roadway.

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

Westminster Avenue nightly closures starting tonight

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OC Streetcar crews will be working during the night to continue construction for the Westminster Avenue Bridge. To accommodate this work, nightly full closures of Westminster Avenue, from Harbor Boulevard to Enterprise Drive, will be in effect on the following dates:

• Tuesday, February 18, through Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning
• Sunday, February 23, and Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning

Traffic will be detoured through Clinton Street and Fairview Street. Please follow detour signage and plan for possible delays. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact (844) 746-6272 or ocstreetcar@octa.net. Download the new OC Streetcar app available in the App Store and Google Play to get upd ates on traffic closures and detours.

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

Westminster Avenue lane closures starting today

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OC Streetcar crews are continuing work on the Westminster Avenue Bridge. To accommodate this work, starting today, Thursday, February 13, 2020, there are lane closures in effect on Westminster Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Enterprise Drive:

• Eastbound lanes reduced to two lanes, from Harbor Boulevard to Enterprise Drive
• Westbound lanes reduced to two lanes, from Enterprise Drive to Harbor Boulevard

The lane closures will be in place until the work is completed in the near future. Please follow posted traffic signs and plan for possible delays. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Download the new OC Streetcar app available in the App Store and Google Play to get updates on traffic closures and detours.

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

Lane Reduction on Bristol Street set for this Saturday

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On Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Bristol Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 17th Street and Santa Clara Avenue. As part of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation Project, the temporary lane reduction is required for construction of the new asphalt roadway. Please pardon the dust and granular materials produced by the asphalt material, as the cleanup will be ongoing.

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

Bristol Street roadway work update

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The city of Santa Ana has provided an update regarding the roadway work going on at Bristol Street in north Santa Ana:

The construction of the new asphalt roadway on Bristol Street between 17th Street and Santa Clara Avenue produced granular materials and cleanup will be ongoing all week.

Please pardon the dust and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Santa Ana weekend intersection closure at W. Santa Ana Bl. and N. Flower St.

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Construction crews will be working day and night shifts to replace waterlines in preparation for the OC Streetcar. To accommodate this work, a closure of W. Santa Ana Boulevard and N. Flower Street intersection will be in effect starting, Friday, 1/24/20 at 8:00 p.m. and continuing through Monday, 1/27/20 to 5:00 a.m. in the morning.

Right-hand turns at the intersection will be permitted, and access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact OCstreetcar@octa.net or (844) 746-6272. Download the new OC Streetcar app available in the App Store and Google Play to get updates on traffic closures and detours.

Please note construction schedules are subject to change.

Thank you for your patience during the OC Streetcar construction!

For current, OC Streetcar project status and updates please visit:
http://www.octa.net/Projects-and-Programs/All-Projects/Rail-Projects/OC-Streetcar/?frm=7683

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

Lane reduction on Bristol Street set for Jan. 15 and 16

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For two days, starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th through Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, Bristol Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 17th Street and Santa Clara Avenue.

As part of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation Project, the temporary lane reduction is required for construction of the new asphalt pavement.

Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this lane reduction will impact traffic flow.

The lane reduction is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.