FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: September 17, 2021

ROAD UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1. Barrel Springs Lot Intermittent parking lot closures in the Barrel Springs parking lot on the west side of 25th East north of Pearblossom for parking lot .

2. 5th Street West and Auto Center Drive New Pattern. The traffic signal at the has been turned on as of 08- 25-2021 and is no longer a 4-way stop. Please drive carefully.

3. S from 45th Street East to 50th Street East Intermittent closures on Avenue S for resurfacing work and median improvements, including intermittent closures of left turn on 47th Street East / SR-138. Traffic control may be left in place overnight. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays. Please consider an alternate east/west route such as Avenue R, Palmdale Blvd, or Pearblossom Hwy.

4. Avenue S and Ride Intermittent parking space closures on the south and east side of the parking lot on the south side of Avenue S for tree trimming.

5. Sierra Highway at Barrel Springs Road Flagged single lane closure on Sierra Highway for 1000’ north and south of Barrel Springs Road for Palmdale Water District mainline improvements. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays.

6. Rancho Vista at Town Center Drive Intermittent lane and street closures for street improvement construction. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays.

7. Taintor Road between Delacour Drive and Hendon Drive Intermittent lane and street closures for street improvement construction. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays.

8. Avenue S between Cemetery Road and 30th Street East Crews and equipment will be present on Avenue S for nighttime striping work. Please slow down for safety and expect minor delays.

9. Avenue S, west of 25th Street East Intermittent lane closures of the eastbound #2 lane of Avenue S for tree removal and maintenance. Please slow down and expect delays.

10. 25th Street West between Rancho Vista Boulevard and Elizabeth Lake Road Crews and equipment will be present on 25th Street West for nighttime striping work. Please slow down for safety and expect minor delays.

11. Avenue T between 65th Street East and 70th Street East Intermittent lane closures on Avenue T between 65th and 70th Street East for installation. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays.

12. Challenger Way between Avenue M (Columbia Way) and Avenue L Intermittent street and lane closures on Challenger Way for road work. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays.

13. Avenue O-8 and 11th Street West Intermittent lane closure for utility and street improvements. Please slow down for the construction zone and expect delays.

14. Citywide Local Street Rehabilitation Project (PN 806) The of Palmdale has hired Manhole Adjusting, Inc. to implement our yearly residential road Cape Seal treatment program which will be done in various neighborhoods throughout the City. Everyone affected will receive a notice explaining the general process and a detailed notice identifying any street closures. This is a multistage project that will restrict on-street parking during the surface preparation phase and require day-time street closures during the chip seal and slurry seal phases. Residents may be required to park a short distance from their home or immediate street while the work phase is completed, as will be indicated on the no-parking signs. Please follow the times and dates shown on the no parking signs and please note that all will be open at the end of the work day. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this important street maintenance may cause. Please contact Manhole Adjusting, Inc. directly at (323) 558-8000 regarding any questions or concerns.

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For more information, call the department at 267-5300.

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