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Project Location
- The project location is on La Crescenta Avenue between N. Verdugo Road and Montrose Avenue. Please see project location map below.
Features
- Sewer Improvements
- Reconstruction of curb and gutters, alley aprons, driveways and sidewalks
- Pavement replacement
- ADA-compliant curb ramps
- Intersection realignment
- Removal of a travel lane in each direction, addition of a center two-way left turn lane, and installation of new protected bicycle lanes and buffered bicycle lanes
- Traffic signal and fiber optic improvements
- Installation of bio-retention facilities
- Reflective pavement installation
- Installation of new traffic signing and striping, including creative crosswalks
- Tree planting
Please click here to view the Drywell Fact Sheet
Phase
- The Project is currently in construction phase.
Construction Schedule
- Construction is tentatively scheduled from March 2025 thru December 2025, barring any unforeseen conditions.
Traffic Impacts
During the construction period, intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets:
Location and Dates
- La Crescenta Avenue at Arlington Avenue and Sierra Vista Avenue: Travel lanes will be closed between 7/14/2025 thru 7/25/2025
- Access to La Crescenta Avenue from Arlington Avenue and Sierra Vista Avenue will be restricted for thru traffic
- Pedestrian access will be provided but not preferred
- La Crescenta Avenue between North Verdugo Road and Sierra Vista Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between 7/14/2025 thru 7/25/2025 (excludes weekends)
- La Crescenta Avenue at Piedmont Avenue, Roselawn Avenue, Shirlyjean Street, Oakmont View Drive, and Midblock between Arlington and Las Palmas: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between 7/14/2025 thru 7/25/2025 (excludes weekends)
Description of Work
- Contractor performing intersection re-alignments and concrete improvements.
- Contractor performing Installation of traffic signal foundations.
- Contractor performing sanitary sewer main upgrades.
Please observe posted construction signage and drive safely near construction zones.
*Construction activity and closures are subject to change.
Construction Photos
Project Renderings
La Crescenta and Paloma Ave
La Crescenta and Roselawn Ave
La Crescenta and Piedmont Ave
Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Public Hearing for the Crosswalk Removal at the Intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
- Click here to view the Notice of Crosswalk Removal on La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
- Click here to view the Responses to Questions/Comments Received During the Public Hearing Discussion
Figure 1: Proposed Intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
Community Meeting
First Community Meeting (February 17, 2022)
- Click here to view the Community Meeting Notification
- Click here to access the Recorded Virtual Community Meeting
- Click here to view the Responses to Questions/Comments Received During the Virtual Community Meeting on 2/17/2022
Second Community Meeting (March 8, 2023)
Montrose Shopping Park Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Montrose Shopping Park Association Board on March 18, 2022.
Whiting Woods Property Owner’s Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Whiting Woods Property Owner’s Association on June 4, 2022.
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce on June 9, 2022.
Crescenta Valley Community Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Crescenta Valley Community Association on June 23, 2022.
Sycamore Woods Community
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Sycamore Woods Community Members on June 25, 2022.
Oakmont Country Club
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Oakmont Country Club Board on June 29, 2022.
Oakmont Woods Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Oakmont Woods Community Association on June 29, 2022.
Glendale Police Department
- Public Works Engineering staff coordinated with the Glendale Police Department to conduct additional outreach efforts to various Neighborhood Block Captains and Businesses in the North Glendale area to inform stakeholders about the project and to provide feedback.
- Please click here to view the postcard.
Crescenta Valley Town Council
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Crescenta Valley Town Council on August 18, 2022.
Transportation and Parking Commission
- Public Works Engineering staff presented the project to the Transportation and Parking Commission on August 2022.
- Click here to access the Recorded Transportation and Parking Commission Meeting and Agenda
City Council
First Council Meeting
- Public Works Engineering staff presented the project to the City Council in October 2022 to select a Bicycle Facility Alternative.
- Click here to access the recorded City Council Meeting and Agenda.
Second Council Meeting
- Public Works Engineering staff presented the project to the City Council in February 2024 to advertise for construction bids.
- Click here to access the recorded City Council Meeting and Agenda.
Contact Information
Public Works Engineering: (818) 548-3945
Public Works Project Manager: Rustom Tavitian, P.E. Email