August 2023
Temporary striping has been removed, and permanent signage and striping have been installed. All contract work is now complete, and all locations associated with the
Project have been opened for use by the general public.
July 2023
All storm drain lines for Stage 6 (along Penrose from Tujunga Avenue to San Fernando Road) are in place. Roadway work including subgrade preparation along Penrose St., followed by base material placement and base/cap AC paving was completed. Final striping, matching the original layout, will take place later this month which will fully open the area to regular traffic.
June 2023
All the storm drain lines are in place and drainage inlets have been constructed for Stage 6 (along Penrose from Tujunga Avenue to San Fernando Road). Shoring removal, as well as backfill and compaction work is in progress. Once complete, paving and street restoration work will follow.
May 2023
Shoring, installation, and backfill for the 96" Reinforced concrete drainage mainline of Stage 6 (along Penrose from Tujunga Avenue to San Fernando Road) is in progress. Related lateral drainage lines and drainage inlets are being installed, as well. The drainage line work is expected to be completed this month and will be followed by street restoration work.
April 2023
Transition from Stage 5 (on Goss Street and Penrose Street) to Stage 6 (along Penrose from Tujunga Avenue to San Fernando Road) Traffic Control configuration took place this month, which included new striping. Installation of a 96" diameter reinforced concrete drainage pipe along Penrose St. is ongoing. Additionally, the installation of various lateral drainage lines and drainage inlets is in progress.
March 2023
Stage 5 (on Goss Street and Penrose Street) is nearly complete with some drainage and paving work remaining. Installation of 96" diameter storm drain line along Penrose St. is ongoing and has progressed into Stage 6 (along Penrose from Tujunga Avenue to San Fernando Road).
February 2023
Stage 5 (on Goss Street and Penrose Street) work is nearly complete. The work included the installation of a 24”-diameter main storm drain line along Goss Street and a 96”-diameter main storm drain line along Penrose Street. Currently, catch basins and manholes are being constructed.
January 2023
Stage 4 (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) completed the construction of lateral drainage pipes and placement of new subgrade and base material near the intersection of Tujunga Avenue and Penrose Street. In addition, new concrete and asphalt paving was placed over the construction footprint. Transition from Stage 4 to Stage 5 (on Goss Street and Penrose Street) traffic control including relocation of K-rails and new temporary striping was completed.
December 2022
Stage 4 (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) construction is near completion. All 96" and 36" Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCP) and manholes are in place. Minor lateral pipe and catch basins construction are in progress and should be completed by end of the month. Contractor to transition traffic control for Stage 5 (on Goss St and Penrose St) starting last week of December.
November 2022
Stage 3 construction (along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss to south Penrose Street) was completed. The contractor has transitioned to Stage 4 (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) by implementing traffic control measures starting on Saturday, Oct 1, 2022. Shoring and excavation work for Stage 4 storm drains installation is in progress.
October 2022
Stage 3 construction (along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss to south Penrose Street) was completed. The contractor has transitioned to Stage 4 (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) by implementing traffic control measures starting on Saturday, Oct 1, 2022. Shoring and excavation work for Stage 4 storm drains installation is in progress.
September 2022
Stage 3 construction (along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss to south Penrose Street), is near completion with expected completion by end of September. The contractor is transitioning into Stage 4 (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) starting October 1, 2022.
August 2022
For Stage 3 of construction (along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss to south of Penrose Street), the construction of a manhole and 24” lateral line is ongoing. As part of Stage 4 work (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street), a 36”-diameter RCP and catch basins are being constructed.
July 2022
Stage 3 work (along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss Street to south of Penrose Street) is continuing with shoring and excavating, installing 96”-diameter reinforced concrete pipes, and backfilling. Concurrently, Stage 4 work (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) is ongoing including installation of lateral pipes, construction of manholes, and placing new concrete pavement on the street.
June 2022
Stage 3 work (along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss Street to south of Penrose Street) is ongoing with the reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) construction. Stage 4 work (along Tujunga Avenue from north of Penrose Street to Fleetwood Street) has begun with 36-in diameter RCP and lateral drainage inlet connectors installation.
May 2022
Stage 3 of construction along Tujunga Avenue from south of Goss Street to south of Penrose Street is ongoing. The work includes shoring, excavation, installation of 96" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), backfill and compaction.
April 2022
Street restoration and base paving work for Stages 1 and 2 areas are complete. Stage 3 work involving pavement removal and shoring piles installation is in progress.
March 2022
Stage 2 Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) installation is complete. The next stage of RCP installation will require a change in traffic control configuration. Street restoration work is continuing with new paving placed on northbound Tujunga Avenue lanes.
February 2022
Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) placement has progressed to Stage 2, south of Goss Street. Concrete placement for the transition structure between the RCP and Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) is complete and backfilling is in progress. Street surface repair work and paving for Stages 1 and 2 areas will start soon.
January 2022
Installation of the Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) Culvert has been completed. The Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) installation is continuing and complete to about 500 feet south of Goss Street. Construction of the transition structure between the RCB and RCP has started and is in progress. A sewer bypass system has been implemented since the transition structure crosses under an existing sewer main line. The bypass system ensures continued service and prevents spills in case of accidental damage to the sewer line during construction.
December 2021
The Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) construction and backfill has been completed. Excavation, installation, and backfilling of the 96” Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) is ongoing. The transition structure between the RCB and RCP will start construction soon.
November 2021
The Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) installation is mostly complete and backfilling will begin soon. The 96" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) work, which includes shoring, excavation, pipe installation, backfill and shoring removal is ongoing.
June 2021
Construction started on 6/17/21. Work in this update involved the CCTV inspection of the underground sewer pipes, set up of traffic control measures (including signage and restriping), removal of pavement and excavation of the street, and placing of steel piles and other bracing measures to ensure street stability.
