A stretch of Magnolia Ave. will be revamped to modernize and provide a smoother route for drivers.
Magnolia Ave. between Pacific Coast Highway and Spring St. will be upgraded in a $3M project to include new traffic controls and new traffic signals for three intersections that will help alleviate traffic congestion.
The rehabilitation will also replace damaged curbs, gutters, driveways, alley entrances and sidewalks; install bus pads; trim and shave tree roots; repair damaged draining devices; reconstruct areas of deteriorated pavement; and install pavement markers, markings, traffic stripping, signing and curb paint.
“Magnolia is a key street in the City’s street network, and these improvements will better the lives of residents in the surrounding neighborhoods by easing traffic congestion, as well as improving walkability,” said Councilmember Dee Andrews in a statement.
Old asphalt material will be removed and will be recycled into new asphalt concrete or used as base material on other street projects. About 3,704 tons of road base made of recycled concrete, rock, sand and asphalt will be used in the project.
Street sweeping enforcement will be temporarily suspended on adjacent side streets to accomodate parking.
Assistant City Engineer Derek Wieske said the city is working with Long Beach Transit to minimize impacts to bus riders, since Magnolia Avenue is used as a bus route.
There will be some lane closures during construction, and motorists can expect delays. Using alternate routes is encouraged.
The project is expected to be completed in February 2015.