Construction Begins For Hermosa Avenue Improvement Project

HERMOSA BEACH, CA – Construction in Hermosa Beach for the Hermosa Avenue Improvement Project began Monday to upgrade and replace curb ramps to comply with ADA accessibility standards. The work to upgrade curb ramps along the entire corridor is expected to take three weeks to complete and the contractors will start on the east side of the street, working their way from 10th Street up to 26th Street, before moving to the west side of the street where they will work from 26th Street back toward 10th Street, the City of Hermosa Beach press release said.

Construction working hours are limited to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, but contractors may arrive at locations before 8 a.m.

"On the days noted in the schedule, there may be parking restrictions for a total of 3-4 spaces immediately next to the corner ramps, and these restrictions will be posted 72 hours in advance of the work occurring," the press release said. "During this phase of the project, street sweeping and trash collection will occur as planned and street sweeping restrictions will remain in effect."

Bus stops adjacent to corners where construction is present may be more difficult to access, although buses before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. shouldn't be affected. As a precaution, the city recommends that riders pick the nearest alternate stops on days where work is to occur near the bus stop.

The following locations are tentatively scheduled for construction work to occur this week:

Tuesday 9/25

• 10th St northeast corner
• 10th St southeast corner
• 11th St northeast corner

Wednesday 9/26

• 13th St northeast corner
• 14th St northeast corner
• 14th St southeast corner

Thursday 9/27

• 16th St northeast corner
• 16th St southeast corner – Bus Stop at this location
• 19th St southeast corner

Friday 9/28

• 19th St northeast corner – Bus Stop at this location
• 21st St northeast corner
• 21st St southeast corner

For questions or concerns regarding this project, call the Public Works Department at 310-318-0214 or the Construction Manager, John A. Wolitarsky, at 949-339-9154.

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