Full Notification

REPORTING PERIOD: Week of April 29, 2013

CONSTRUCTION AREA: Rosemead Boulevard within Temple City limits—i.e., from Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) underpass to Callita Street.

CONSTRUCTION HOURS: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: To keep with the project schedule, construction may occasionally occur on weekends.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES: Begin demolition of west sidewalk from Hermosa Drive to UPRR. Continue reconstruction of east sidewalk from UPRR to Las Tunas. Ongoing median work from Callita to UPRR includes planting, irrigation and concrete work.

ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
Limited Access: Pentland Street and Rancho Real Road will reopen Monday, April 29, after being closed last week for concrete work.

Left-turn capacity from Las Tunas Drive eastbound onto Rosemead Boulevard northbound is now at one lane. The northbound left-turn lane onto the frontage road at Pentland Avenue is closed until further notice. Drivers may still access the frontage road by traveling southbound on Rosemead Boulevard; northbound travelers should consider alternate routes.

Lane Closures: As sidewalk work proceeds on Rosemead Boulevard between UPRR and Hermosa Drive, northbound traffic from UPRR to Las Tunas Drive, and southbound traffic from Hermosa Drive to UPRR are reduced to one lane at all times. Pedestrian and driveway access will be limited, but never closed.

Other segments of Rosemead Boulevard—i.e., northbound from Las Tunas to Callita, and southbound from Callita to Hermosa—will continue to operate two open traffic lanes during peak traffic hours from 7-9 a.m., and one lane during off-peak hours, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Noise & Dust: In the vicinity of construction activities, particularly demolition, community members may encounter noise and dust impact. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your patience.

Sidewalk/Driveway Access: During driveway reconstruction, access into certain driveways may be temporarily restricted. Crews will coordinate in advance with affected properties. Otherwise, driveway access remains open. Motorists must turn into driveways from the far left lane. For your safety and that of workers, do not enter or travel in the blockaded construction lane at any time. Please consider yielding to traffic merging onto Rosemead Boulevard from driveways and cross streets.

Sidewalks have been removed, but access is partially available on the dirt and gravel path. Be aware of worksite signage, barricaded potholes and uneven pavement. Crews are instructed to accommodate and provide as needed assistance to pedestrians passing through construction areas.

Bus Service: During sidewalk construction between UPRR to Hermosa, Metro Lines 266 and 489 will run on limited service, with passenger boarding/unboarding at Lower Azusa Road, Sereno Drive and Las Tunas Drive only.

No Parking: There is no parking on Rosemead Boulevard until further notice. Outer lanes are used as travel lanes to accommodate traffic flow. Those parking on the street and obstructing traffic may be ticketed and towed.

Residents directly affected by no street parking—especially in the evening—can receive free, temporary overnight parking permits for use on adjacent side streets. Address verification through a utility bill, and proof of vehicle registration at the verified address, will be required for permit issuance. Permits may be obtained during normal business hours at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Dr. For more information, call (626) 285-2171, ext. 2333.

Detours: No formal detours are planned, but scheduled lane closures may result in traffic congestion. Commuters may want to consider alternate routes.

Enforcement: The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is actively enforcing the construction area for speeding and unsafe driving. For your safety and that of others, please observe the reduced 30 mph speed limit. Per state law, fines for moving violations are doubled within construction zones.

When traveling through the construction area, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are asked to be patient, proceed with caution, and obey flaggers and the law at all times.

Trash Pick-Up: Biweekly service is expected to continue as scheduled. Trash cans should be placed on the sidewalk, and not in the street.

Please note that occasional high traffic may prevent trucks from reaching Rosemead Boulevard customers. In such rare cases, service will occur the next scheduled pick-up date.

STAY CONNECTED:
AM 1690: Tune in weekdays to the City’s radio station for regular construction updates and traffic advisories in English, Mandarin Cantonese and Spanish. New messages typically air Mondays by noon.

Nixle: For advisories sent directly to your phone, text ROSEMEAD to 888777. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Project Website: To learn about the project, or subscribe to weekly updates, logon to www.rosemeadblvd.com.

Project Hotline: To directly speak with a project representative, call the project hotline at (626) 476-7376 or email [email protected], for response within 24 hours.

--- Project updates are issued every Friday for the next reporting period. The City of Temple City provides this information as a public service. Motorists are reminded that weather and road conditions can change rapidly and should plan accordingly. Dates, times and work locations are subject to change due to inclement weather or last minute changes in work schedules.