HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 3 CITIZEN CONCERN 10-07-91REPORTS NO. 3
10-7-91
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; A i c OCTOBER 2, 1991
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
SUBJECT: CITIZEN CONCERN - IRVINE BOULEVARD/ FOURTH STREET OFF -RAMP
RESTRICTION
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BACKGROUND:
At the September 16, 1991 City Council meetinzj, representatives of
Marie Callendar's Restaurant expressed concern regarding the
restriction of the northbound Route 55 off -ramp to Irvine
Boulevard/ Fourth Street, which impacted their business operation on
Friday, September 13, 1991. They also requested notification of
all future freeway/street closures or detours that would impact
their business operation.
DISCUSSION:
The restricted traffic at the northbound off -ramp consisted of the
closure of one travel lane on the freeway off -ramp and the closure
of the number three or curb lane for eastbound Irvine Boulevard
between Yorba Street and the off -ramp. These lane closures were
implemented by Caltrans and the Southern California Gas Company's
Contractor to facilitate the installation of a new gas main within
Irvine Boulevard and through the new bridge structure spanning the
Route 55 Freeway. The off -ramp restrictions were implemented to
provide a safe work area to the crews installing the pipeline along
Irvine Boulevard, adjacent to the curb within the number three
eastbound travel lane.
Staff has requested that Caltrans provide the City with prior
notification to any upcoming lane restrictions and/or closures on
freeway facilities that will impact' the traffic circulation on
local streets.
As a point of information, it is Caltrans plan to close First
Street between Tustin Avenue and Pasadena Avenue for a period of
approximately fifteen (15) months, commencing in either December
1991 or January, 1992. This closure is required to complete the
demolition of the existing bridge and the reconstruction of a
larger bridge facility. Other impacts or closures which may
impact the Marie Callendar operation are summarized as follows:
Citizen Concern
October 2, 1991
Page 2
1. The southbound Route 55 off -ramp to Irvine
Boulevard/Fourth Street will be closed from October 13,
1991 to November 30, 1991. The Seventeenth Street
southbound off -ramp is suggested as an alternate route.
2. On or about October 27, 1991 the northbound Route 55 of f -
ramp to Irvine Boulevard/ Fourth Street will be closed for
fourteen (14) months. The exact closure date will be
confirmed prior to any closure. The Seventeenth Street
northbound off -ramp will be opened prior to the Fourth
Street closure and is suggested as an alternate route.
A copy of this report has been forwarded to the Manager of the
Marie Callendar Restaurant for their information.
Robert S. Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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