Full Notification

NOTE: New items are asterisked.

REPORTING PERIOD:
Week of May 5, 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. Work may occasionally occur on weekends, and/or during holidays.

*PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Major activities this week include painting of the railroad bridge faces and installation of new sculptures. After this final weekly advisory, crews will continue to be onsite to install additional public artworks and perform maintenance and minor touchup activities. There will be minimal traffic impact. The City of Temple City thanks the public for its patience during construction.

ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
Lane Closure: Southbound Rosemead Boulevard between Las Tunas Drive and Broadway will be closed from 4:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 for the Rosemead Boulevard Grand Opening Festival. Please use alternate routes.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Access:Bike lanes are now available. Cyclists must ride in the direction of traffic and pay attention to newly installed signage. Although the project is officially complete, users are advised that there will be minor intermittent activities over the next few weeks.

Parking: Parking is available only within marked spaces along Rosemead Boulevard north of Las Tunas Drive. Do not obstruct the bike lane. Parking spots are located next to the bike lanes, in the space between the landscaped medians. Only marked spaces may be used. Those needing permits for overnight parking between 2-5 a.m. should call the Public Safety and Services Division at (626) 285-2171, ext. 2332.

Trash Pick-Up: Do not set trashcans in the bike lanes. Residents should place bins beyond the bike lane—either against the curb of the bicycle median, or in striped-off areas. For multifamily complexes, please keep oversized garbage containers within your property for pickup by Athens Services.

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

GO Festival: Attend the May 10 Grand Opening (GO) Festival to learn about the new street facilities and amenities. For more information, logon to www.rosemeadblvd.com.

Project Email: For any comments or inquiries, please email [email protected].

Social Media: Stay engaged and follow the City’s social media pages for the latest news and updates. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConnectwithTC. Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConnectwithTC.

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