Streets
OCTA awarded nearly $35 million for seven street improvement projects through the Regional Capacity Program.
$41.3 million was distributed through the M2 Local Fair Share Program to 34 cities and the County of Orange for local street and road improvements.
Construction began on the Kraemer Avenue and Placentia Boulevard grade separations as part of the OC Bridges Program.
The design phase was completed for two more O.C. Bridges projects: the Orangethorpe Avenue and the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive overcrossings.
A total of 24 projects were awarded funding as part of the M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program.
Specific Projects
Newport/19th St Intersection Improvements & Newport/17th St Intersection Improvements
City of Costa Mesa
Grant Amount: $4,487,290
Project Costs: $5,546,113.75
Agency Contribution: $698,823.75
Description:
The projects included widening of intersections at 19th Street and 17th Street. These two projects were implemented as one project for Newport Boulevard. The project widened Newport Boulevard by adding an additional through lane in the northbound direction and an additional through lane in the southbound direction at 19th Street. The project also included reconstruction of curbs/sidewalks and medians to accommodate the widening and streetscape improvements such as enhanced crosswalks and sidewalks.
Aliso Creek & Pacific Park Intersection
City of Buena Park
Grant Amount: $499,480
Project Costs: $726,406.92
Agency Contribution: $226,926.92
Description:
This project widened northbound Beach Boulevard to provide a dedicated right turn lane on to eastbound Malvern Avenue. The project also widened eastbound La Mirada Boulevard to provide a right turn lane onto southbound Beach Boulevard.
Imperial Hwy Smart St (Segment D)
City of Brea
Grant Amount: $602,000
Project Costs: $1,291,849.66
Agency Contribution: $689,849.66
Description:
Work performed included widening the north and south sides of Imperial Highway to provide for an additional westbound through lane from Brea Plaza to approximately 500 feet east of Associated Road; constructed dual northbound and southbound left-turn lanes on Associated Road; two existing southbound through lanes at the north leg of the intersection were reconfigured as a dedicated southbound right-turn and a single through lane; modified traffic signal; constructed AC pavement, sidewalks, storm drains, curb and gutter and ADA ramps within the project limits.
Irvine Avenue Widening
City of Newport Beach
Grant Amount: $4,830,070.90
Project Costs: $7,450,331.80
Agency Contribution: $2,620,260.90
Description:
The project will widen the existing roadway to meet the MPAH requirements. In order for the road to conform to the MPAH roadway standards, an additional through-lane will be added in each direction, a portion of Mesa Drive will be widened at its intersection with Irvine Avenue and dedicated turning lanes will be added at the Mesa Drive and Orchard Drive Intersection. Improvements will also include continuous sidewalk, Americans with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps and driveways, drainage improvements, striped bike lanes and bus turnouts.
Alta Vista Street/Rose Drive
City of Placentia
Grant Amount: $201,666.75
Project Costs: $214,768.04
Agency Contribution: $13,101.29
Description:
The project is located at the intersection of Alta Vista Street and Rose Drive. The project includes the construction of a right turn lane on southbound Rose Drive at Alta Vista Street. The project also includes intersection widening, relocation of power poles, construction of curb gutter and sidewalk in conformance with MPAH standards and traffic signal modifications.