Norwalk Bl and Whittier Bl Intersection Improvements

• Project Scope:
  The primary objective of this project is to improve traffic flow through the intersection as identified in the SR-91/I-605/I-405 Hot Spots Arterial Intersection Study completed in 2012: - Lengthen the left-turn lanes at all four approaches to the intersection. - Provide a dedicated right-turn lane at both Whittier Boulevard approaches to the intersection. - Provide an additional southbound through-lane on Norwalk Boulevard.
• Project Benefits:
  The project seeks to increase the capacity of the intersection in advance of Caltrans' planned widening of the I-605 freeway.
• Community Engagement:
  A project information flyer and a pre-construction brochure will be provided just after the project has been awarded and a week prior to start of construction, respectively.
• Project Location:
  Unincorporated County community of West Whittier-Los Nietos and the City of Whittier.
• Cost Estimate:
  - Total Project: $ 3,200,000 - Construction: $ 1,630,000 - Grant Funds: $ 2,830,000
• Economic Impact:
  N/A
• Schedule:
  - Final Plans – Jan 2031
  - Advertise for Construction Bids – Sep 2031
  - Start of Construction – Apr 2032
  

  Note - Dates subject to change