More OC Streetcar construction starting on August 17

Construction crews will begin preparation work to install the future tracks for the OC Streetcar, on Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Shelton Street.

For the safety of travelers and crews, full lane and parking closures will be in place. Access to residences will be maintained at all times. If vehicles are not moved prior to construction beginning, cars will be subject to towing at owner’s expense.

Work will start as early as August 17. Construction schedules may be subject to change.

The following traffic controls will be in place:

• Full closure of the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard
• Full parking closure along north and south sides of Santa Ana Boulevard
• Shift of a single lane of both eastbound and westbound traffic to the south side of Santa Ana Boulevard

For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact OCstreetcar@octa.net or (844) 746-6272.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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