BROADWAY DRESS REHEARSAL WORK CONTINUES:
For four weeks during May 2014, daytime work has occupied parking lanes adjacent to the curb to install the Decomposed Granite surface. This work should conclude by May 30, 2014. However, the “Top Coat” which will be applied onto the decomposed granite (DG) pavement treatment on May 30, 2014 along the corridor AND WILL NOT DRY until the 1st week in June. Bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians are advised to REMAIN OFF THE SURFACE TREATMENT AREAS. Adjacent properties should prevent, or minimize as much as possible, water run off which will affect the curing of the DG surface.
UPCOMING WORK
June 3 -11 (DAYTIME WORK) – Asphalt grinding and re-striping of Olympic Blvd. and 12th Street to install the portion of the project that extends to the mid-block crosswalk south of 11th Street. Although one lane will be maintained in each direction, there will be significant dust and noise due to grinding during this time from Olympic Blvd. to 12th Street.
June 10-13 (NIGHT WORK ONLY) – Entire corridor will have topcoat installed on the black portions of the crosswalks. Traffic impacts will be minimal since the contractors will conduct a spot closure in only the areas where work is being done. There should be minimal noise and dust. A roller will roll on to the quick-dry clear coat. The only impact will be on eastbound 9th Street at Broadway where half of the roadway will be temporarily closed, but vehicular and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
June 12-30 (NIGHT WORK ONLY) – City crews will work at night to mark out and put the final lane striping on the segment between Olympic Blvd. to 12th Street, and pick up miscellaneous additional striping along the corridor. One lane will be maintained in each direction.
June 24 (NIGHT WORK ONLY) – City crews will clean and repair the mid block crosswalk between 3rd and 4th Streets, in front of Grand Central market.
July 2014 – Project management crews will repaint the curb faces adjacent to the areas with DG installation. Parking meters will be installed along the corridor, and all parking as well as regulatory and warning signage along the corridor will be finalized and refreshed.
August 2014 – City crews will refresh the remainder of the curbs markings along the corridor. Additionally, planters, tables, chairs and umbrellas will be delivered and placed. Lastly, worn out and damaged “K-71″ white 30-inch high flexible plastic delineators (which demarcate the areas between pedestrian and vehicular space) will be replaced prior to project opening.
Throughout the fall, staff will monitor the operational needs of Broadway to make adjustments as needed.
REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PARKING RESTRICTIONS and ALTERNATE ROUTES ARE ADVISED TO AVOID CONGESTION DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK. When traffic is not shifted or impacted, ADHERENCE TO TEMPORARY PARKING PROHIBITIONS IS CRUCIAL.
Additionally, this is a reminder for pedestrians AND ESPECIALLY BICYCLISTS to remain off the DG surface during the time it takes to cure in early June for optimal adhesion.
LADOT INSTALLATION HOTLINE: For recorded information and to leave a message, contact: 213-972-8628
