Westminster Sewer Construction Update – February 12, 2021

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This project replaces two existing side-by-side regional sewer pipelines.  Only one pipeline can be replaced at a time since the other pipe needs to be in service in order to collect and transport wastewater for treatment and recycling 24/7. The contractor is currently working on the first of the two pipelines. The contractor will need to excavate down to the existing pipeline, remove it, and construct a new pipeline in its place. If necessary, median, curbs, landscaping, and trees will need to be removed.  They will be replaced after sewer work is completed and restoration takes place.

UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION

Intersection of Westminster Blvd. and Bolsa Chica Rd. Sewer construction commences across the Bolsa Chica Rd. intersection

  • Night work Thursday, February 18 from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.*
  • Continuous weekend work Friday, February 19 at 9 p.m. – Monday, February 22 at 6 a.m.*
  • Continuous weekend work Friday, February 26 at 9 p.m. – Monday,  March 1 at 6 a.m.*
  • Traffic signal at the intersection will be on flashing red.  Treat as a 4-way STOP.
  • Be alert.  There will be traffic lane closures and turn restrictions. Flaggers will be onsite.
  • Some activities will be loud.
  • postcard will be mailed to nearby residences.

*Dates are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather.

This is 1 of 2 phases.  Phase 2 of continuous weekend work will occur later in the summer.  More information about Phase 2 will be provided as that work approaches.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION

Between Bolsa Chica and University Street (City of Westminster)

Work is progressing and heading in the direction towards Rancho Road.

  • Day work hours:  7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday.
  • Westminster Blvd. will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
  • Some activities may occur outside work hours within the k-rail sections between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.Dates and times are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather.

Between Seal Beach Blvd and Bolsa Chica (City of Seal Beach)

Approximately a 2-mile stretch of sewer pipeline has been installed.  Paving activities are taking place.

Seal Beach Pump Station (Intersection of Westminster Blvd and Seal Beach Blvd)

Construction is currently taking place within the Seal Beach Pump Station site.

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Project Description:

The project will replace and reconstruct nearly three miles of two 36-inch diameter sewer pipelines on Westminster Boulevard between Seal Beach Boulevard and Rancho Road/Hammon Place in the cities of Seal Beach and Westminster.  Construction began Spring 2020 and will be completed Fall 2022.

This project is within the Western Regional service area.

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