East Los Angeles Community Roadway Improvement

• Project Scope:
  The primary objective of this project is to improve 2.5 miles of roadway on Whittier Boulevard and 2.1 miles of roadway on Olympic Boulevard. - Parkway improvements - Sidewalk repair - Curb ramp reconstruction - Pavement resurfacing - Traffic signal upgrades
• Project Benefits:
  Improves quality of life for residents and lessens wear and tear on vehicles. Also reduces delay experienced by motorists, which helps improve safety and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
• Community Engagement:
  Nighttime paving operations started on July 22 on Whittier Boulevard. This work will require nighttime closure of lanes on Whittier Boulevard. Pedestrian access will be limited. Please prepare an alternate route to avoid this temporary closure. A virtual meeting for Olympic Boulevard nighttime paving will be held on Aug 7, 2024, 06:00 PM Pacific Time. Please check the project website for more details.
• Project Page:
  https://pw.lacounty.gov/projects/east-los-angeles-street-improvement-project/
• Project Location:
  Unincorporated County community of East Los Angeles and Cities of Commerce and Montebello.
• Cost Estimate:
  - Total Project: $16,600,000 - Construction: $9,600,000 - Grant Funds: $6,600,000
• Economic Impact:
  Project construction supports 75 direct and indirect jobs.
• Schedule:
  - Advertise for Construction – Mar 2022
  - Start of Construction – Aug 2023
  - End of Construction – Nov 2024
  

  Note - Dates subject to change