NOTICE OF UPCOMING 8th STREET CONSTRUCTION
June 19, 2019
Subject: 8th Street Improvements (Capital Improvement Project 14-173)
Dear Occupant/Property Owner:
This notice is to let you know that the City of Hermosa Beach will begin construction for the 8th Street Improvement Project the week of July 8th. The project will be led by Gentry General Engineering and construction improvements along 8th Street between Valley Drive and Hermosa Avenue will include:
- Creation of a continuous, accessible sidewalk on the north and south sides of the street
- Removal of encroachments from the public right of way as necessary
- Refreshing of crosswalks and striping along the corridor
What to Expect During Construction
Once the project begins construction, it is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete the work, pending weather delays and other unforeseen conditions. To minimize inconveniences, the construction work will be split into phases. Work will begin on the north side of the street beginning and estimated to begin at Valley Drive working toward Hermosa Avenue, before shifting to the south side of the street.
Construction hours are limited to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Monday through Friday. As the project work is scheduled to begin in your immediate neighborhood, additional updates and notifications will be posted on the City website, and fliers will be provided to residents that will provide details for:
- Street sweeping and trash collection schedule changes
- Temporary parking restrictions posted at least 72 hours in advance
- Sidewalk and street closures or detours
Parking and Encroachments
During the project construction and at all times following the completion of the project, residents must make arrangements to ensure vehicles or equipment are not parked across or hanging over the sidewalk (or location where sidewalks are to be constructed). Please make arrangements now to clear space in your garage, schedule a bulky item pick-up, or obtain a parking permit for the permitted area to avoid citations or towing of vehicles.
Additionally, please be advised that the project construction will involve the removal of unpermitted encroachments into the public right-of-way by the contractor including fencing, bricks, steps, and landscaping. If you are unsure whether your improvements are located on your property or within the right-of-way, please contact us.
Community Meeting
A community meeting will be held on Wednesday June 26th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM
at the Clark Building located at 861 Valley Drive.
The contractor, construction manager, and Public Works team will be available during this meeting to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming construction. If you are interested, but unable to attend the meeting, please reach out through the contact information below so we may help answer any questions you may have.
Contact and Project Updates
For more information on the project, or to review the latest construction updates please visit the City website or the City of Hermosa Beach on Facebook.
Should you have additional questions and/or concerns, please call the Construction Manager, Scott Giannini at (661) 369-2826 or the Public Works Department at 310-318-0214. The City’s project manager for this project is Reed Salan, Associate Engineer who may be reached at rsalan@hermosabch.org or (310) 318-0229.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation during the construction of this important project to improve accessibility along 8th Street in Hermosa Beach.
