Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced the approval of a transportation infrastructure improvement project that is designed to minimize the impact truck traffic has at several congested intersections. The goals of the project are to improve the existing substandard intersections by reinforcing the roadbed with stronger materials that can withstand heavy trucks, and reducing toxic diesel emissions by minimizing the time trucks spend stopped with engines idling at these intersections.
Below are the intersections that will be improved and the estimated contract costs for the work:
City of Artesia
Artesia Blvd/Pioneer Blvd
– Construct concrete pavement on Artesia Blvd from Pioneer to Flallon Ave.
– Construct new median on Artesia Blvd from Flallon Ave to Pioneer Blvd and from Pioneer Blvd to about 325 feet east of Pioneer Blvd.
– Traffic signal improvements.
– Signing and striping.
Estimated Contract Cost: $782,899
City of Downey
Florence Ave/Paramount Blvd
– Increase curb radius at the southeast and northwest corner of the intersection.
– Relocate fire hydrant, catch basin, street lights, and traffic signals.
– Traffic signal upgrade (new mast arm and pedestrian signals)
– Install video detection cameras on all approaches.
Estimated Contract Cost: $384,056
City of Long Beach
Santa Fe Ave/Pacific Coast Highway
– Construct concrete pavement at the intersection and at the approaches (east, west, and south leg of the intersection)
– Increase curb radius at the southwest corner of the intersection
– Signing and striping
Estimated Contract Cost: $544,451