OC Bridges Construction Notification, November 13, 2014

CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION November 13, 2014

The Orange County Transportation Authority is building a series of bridges to separate trains from vehicles along the BNSF corridor in Fullerton, Placentia and Anaheim. In accordance with federal railroad safety regulations, residents should expect to hear an increase in the frequency of train horns because of construction activities on and around the railroad tracks, regardless of quiet zone designation. Regular work hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Placentia Avenue Undercrossing                                                             Testing pump station equipment OCTA anticipates the contractor will complete work activities by end of the month; however, there will be a two-year plant acceptance period Kraemer Boulevard Undercrossing                                                          Contractor completing remaining punch list items   Contractor to submit maintenance manual and warranties OCTA anticipates the contractor will complete work activities by end of the month; however, there will be a two-year plant acceptance period Orangethorpe Avenue Overcrossing                                                       Pile driving continues with contarctor making good progress towards completing activity before Thanksgiving Day Continued work to tie 72" waterline to existing service Relocation of Davis Way entrance/exit expected to begin next month Contractor is on schedule to complete necessary activities in preparation to close Chapman Avenue where it connects to Orangethorpe Avenue in January   Tustin Avenue / Rose Drive Overcrossing                                               Southern California Edison to install light foundation at Orangethorpe Avenue west of Rose Drive   Begin the embankment for bridge approaches on both north and south side of Tustin Avenue Begin major grading on Tustin Avenue and Rose Drive Lakeview Avenue Overcrossing                                                                              Work began on underground conduits for new signal at Highland Avenue and Orangethorpe Avenue     Utility companies continue relocation of services for gas and electricity service  Contractor moving forward with relocation of water service for the City of Anaheim and Yorba Linda Water District customers     Due to nature of water service relocations, contractor will work during evening hours in several locations within project limits   Drivers are encouraged to drive slowly and to carefully observe the changes to lane access for their safety as well as the safety of the construction teams           State College Boulevard Undercrossing                                                   Utility companies (Time Warner Cable and AT&T) continue their service with relocation activities Preparation for sewer service relocation under Kimberly Avenue continues Temporary storm drain line along railroad property underway Construction of temporary driveway to CJ Foods upcoming Contractor is on track to close State College Boulevard in January as planned Please remember you can follow construction progress on the individual project pages at the OC Bridges website.  Please visit www.ocbridges.com.   (Click on the individual project page, scroll to the bottom and watch the daily progress) If you have any questions about this notification or other project issues, please contact: Tresa Oliveri, Outreach Project Manager, (714) 560-5374 or toliveri@octa.net or see below for additional options to "Get Connected/Stay Connected." OCTA and BNSF are closely coordinating their construction activities; however, OCTA cannot direct the time and duration of BNSF activities.  Disclaimer: Due to unforeseen operational factors or inclement weather, dates and times may change.  If you would like to be removed from this list, please send an e-mail to:ocbridges@octa.net.