Project: I-5 HOV Improvements(SR-134 to Magnolia Boulevard)
Description: As part of the improvements, on Thursday, February 2 crews will conduct bridge demolition at Northbound I-5 Providencia Avenue for the widening of the freeway. This will require the temporary closure of Northbound I-5 Olive Avenue off-ramp. The closure will only occur at night on Sunday through Thursday. There will be no closures on Friday and Saturday nights. See map for alternate off-ramp exit.
Location: Northbound I-5 Olive Avenue off-ramp
Dates: Thursday, February 2, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2012
Description: Caltrans is constructing a carpool lane on the Golden State Freeway (I-5) between the Ronald Reagan Freeway (SR-118) and the Hollywood Freeway (SR-170). As part of the project, crews will be installing temporary construction supports on southbound and northbound I-5 to build the bridge connector between the I-5 and SR-170 carpool lanes. This operation will require full closures of I-5 in one direction at night between Branford Street and Sheldon Street beginning January 29. When southbound I-5 is closed, traffic will be detoured off the freeway at Osborne Street. When Northbound I-5 is closed, traffic will be detoured off the freeway at Sheldon Street. (See reverse for a detour map.) You may hear construction noise during this operation, but it will not exceed levels allowed by state and federal regulations.
Where: Southbound and northbound I-5 between Branford Street and Sheldon Street.
Southbound I-5 Closure Dates
Wednesday, February 1 - Friday, February 3
Sunday, February 5 - Monday, February 6
Sunday, February 12 - Friday, February 17
Resident's who notice additional tree debris from recent storm can call Public Works Maintenance Services Division at (818-548-3950), and report any observable wind storm related damage in the street tree canopies around their property.
The Grandview Avenue and Sonora Avenue Railroad Crossings Modification Project
The Glendale Public Works Department conducted a second community meeting for the Grandview Avenue and Sonora Avenue Railroad Crossings Modification Project on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Traffic and Transportation and Engineering Division officials presented a power point review of the defining aspects of the project, including the scope of work, collateral work, project schedule, and project impact. The residents in attendance were assured that the project would be monitored by all official entities involved with the utmost due diligence, scrutiny, and transparency. Officials emphatically emphasized that the safety, the right to be informed, and the concerns of the public, would be met.
Free mulch is now available to the public at Brand Park until the end of December. Bring your own shovel, gloves and containers to collect what you need. For more information, contact Public Works Maintenance Services at (818) 548-3950.
Brand Library and Art Center Renovation Project
On Monday, October 24, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the Design Development package presented for the Brand Library and Art Center Renovation Project.
The City of Glendale’s Public Works Engineering Division has been commissioned to upgrade and enhance the performance of the existing facilities. Click here to learn more.
City of Glendale Pavement Management System Update Final Report 2010
A Pavement Management System Update Report prepared by an independent engineering consulting firm shows that The Public Works Department successfully increased the overall quality of City of Glendale streets from a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating of 73.0 in 2005 to a rating of 74.6 in 2010. Despite cuts to street maintenance funding, and a nationwide deterioration of infrastructure that has only been exacerbated by the economic downturn, the quality of Glendale streets has improved over the past five years due to the hard work of Public Works staff and the strategic use of both preventive maintenance and an effective rehabilitation planning process. The entire City of Glendale Pavement Management System Update Final Report is available for download.
In August 2008, the City of Glendale joined LA County’s "Single-Use Bag Reduction and Recycling Program." The objective of this program is to enhance environmental preservation efforts and reduce the litter associated with the use of these bags by developing a partnership among supermarkets, retailers, environmental groups, the plastic industry, local governments and the public. The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to reduce plastic bag usage by 30 percent by 2010 and 65 percent by 2013.
"Glendale Recycles" bags are available for purchase at the Public Works Administration Office (633 E. Broadway, Room 209), or at Ginger Bremberg Integrated Waste Management Facility (548 W. Chevy Chase Drive) for 50 cents each, up to ten bags maximum per person. For questions regarding this program contact Alina Morshidian at (818) 548-3900.
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