Glendale details District 12 pavement program; construction expected July 2026–Feb. 2027

Huang Zheng, civil engineer and project manager for the City of Glendale Public Works Department engineering division, outlined the District 12 pavement management program at a community meeting on Jan. 15, saying construction is anticipated to begin in July 2026 with completion expected by Feb. 2027, "barring any unforeseen conditions such as weather or utility conflicts."

The project is part of the city's ongoing pavement management program and aims to improve pedestrian and roadway infrastructure across Maintenance District 12. Staff said the work will include removing and replacing damaged or non‑ADA‑compliant elements, installing new curb ramps that meet current federal ADA requirements, intersection realignments at several locations and new pavement markings and signage. "All improvements are designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall roadway conditions," Huang said.

Presentation materials described a multi‑phase construction approach intended to reduce impacts to residents and businesses. Phase 1 will focus on concrete improvements (sidewalks, curb ramps, alley and driveway aprons, curbs and gutters and selected intersection realignments). Phase 2 will address pavement base failures and potholes. Phase 3 will include asphalt treatments: slurry seal for less deteriorated streets and grind‑and‑resurface for those needing more extensive work. Staff explained the typical resurfacing workflow: full asphalt removal, installation of an interlayer, placement and compaction of the final asphalt layer, then striping and markings; staff said the process typically takes about one week per street segment.

Huang listed several intersections slated for realignment work, including Boston Avenue at 5th Avenue, Boston Avenue at 2nd Avenue, Hermosa Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, Pontiac Street and La and Lauderdale Avenue, Los Amigo Street and Lauderdale Avenue, and El Caminito Avenue and Lauderdale Avenue. Once pavement work is complete, utilities — storm drainage, sewer, power, cable and valve boxes for water and gas — will be adjusted to the new finished grade.

Staff outlined expected construction impacts and mitigation measures: temporary street closures, restricted parking in work areas, possible Saturday construction, on‑street storage of equipment and materials, and advance notifications. To limit disruption, the city and contractor plan to keep roads open during nonwork hours, provide alternate routes, maintain driveway access where possible, construct concrete improvements on one side of the street at a time and provide flaggers for traffic control.

On outreach, Huang said residents and businesses will receive a director's letter one to two months before construction. Contractor door hangers will be distributed two weeks and three days before concrete improvements; for asphalt work residents will receive a three‑day door hanger. Presentation materials and a recording will be posted to the project webpage, and staff said public comments and questions submitted during the meeting will be recorded and responded to separately on the project site.

The meeting opened to callers and in‑person speaker cards; staff reported no speaker cards and no callers after a brief waiting period. Huang closed by thanking attendees and directing the public to the project web page for more information and contacts for follow‑up questions.