Full Notification

NOTE: New items are asterisked.

REPORTING PERIOD:
Week of March 24, 2014

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

CONSTRUCTION HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

NOTE: There is no construction on rainy days. To keep with the latest project updates, visit www.rosemeadblvd.com<http://www.rosemeadblvd.com>. Work may occasionally occur on weekends, and/or during holidays.

*PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Remaining activities are focused on cleanup, miscellaneous connection work, and installation of incoming sidewalk furnishings and beautification features (i.e., bike racks, public art, etc.). In coming weeks, crews will paint the UPRR bridge and begin adding decorative camellia designs along the sidewalks.

NOTE: New traffic signals at Garibaldi Avenue and Temple City Plaza Shopping Center are undergoing testing, but are expected to be in operation soon.

ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
Lane Closure: Rosemead Boulevard is now reopened to two traffic lanes in each direction. Remaining work may on occasion require brief lane closures.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Access: Bike lanes are now accessible; however, signage and official striping are pending. The entire Rosemead Boulevard remains a construction zone and users are advised to proceed cautiously. Sidewalks may occasionally be restricted/closed for work. Pedestrians and cyclists are cautioned not to enter barricaded work areas. Obey all worksite signage and be on alert for incomplete or closed sidewalk segments. Onsite crews are instructed to provide as-needed assistance to pedestrians passing construction areas. Cyclists must ride in the direction of traffic.

No Parking: There is no parking anytime on Rosemead Boulevard until further notice. Cars parked on the street and obstructing traffic may be ticketed and towed.

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.

Report Debris: To report displaced traffic control devices or disorderly construction conditions for cleanup, call the hotline at (626) 476-7376.

TIPS & REMINDERS:
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.

A 30 mph speed limit is in effect on Rosemead Boulevard between UPRR and Callita. Sheriffs are actively enforcing the construction area for speeding and unsafe driving. Per state law, fines for moving violations are doubled within construction zones.

For your safety and that of workers, do not enter or travel in the blockaded construction lane at any time. In areas where the right lane of traffic is coned off, motorists must turn into driveways from the next available open lane.

Exercise caution, pay attention to posted signage and watch for uneven ground in the construction zone.

When traveling along Rosemead Boulevard, watch for cross traffic and consider yielding to those seeking to merge.

During inclement weather, pedestrians and transit riders are advised to carry umbrellas as needed while bus shelters and benches are restored.

For project-related questions, comments or concerns, speak directly with a City representative by calling the designated hotline at (626) 476-7376. Onsite crews are not responsible for addressing public inquiries, as such may hinder work progress.

STAY CONNECTED:
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]<mailto:[email protected]>, for response within 24 hours.

City Manager’s Report: Read updates and view photos of Rosemead Boulevard construction progress in the City Manager’s Report, published the first and third Fridays of the month.

MEDIA CONTACT:
City of Temple City Communications Office, (626) 285-2171, ext. 2324.