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PPRTA QUARTERLY REPORT
El Paso County Public Services Department
1st Quarter
May 2015
Engineering Division
3275 Akers Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80922
(719) 520-6460
www.elpasoco.com
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PROJECTS AND PROGRAM UPDATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Quarter Executive Summary 3-4
2005-2014 Capital Programs PPRTA Budget Summary
2015-2024 Capital Programs PPRTA Budget Summary
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Project Status Reports
2005-2014 Capital Projects
Baptist Road (West)
County Line Road
Marksheffel Road (South)
Stapleton Drive (East)
2015-2024 Capital Projects
Highway 105
Old Meridian Road / McLaughlin Road Roundabout
Monument Hill Road
New Meridian Road Extension / US Highway 24 Intersection
West Colorado Avenue
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8-9
10-11
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Maintenance Program
Maintenance Program
18-19
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Executive Summary
The first quarter saw continued progress with the County’s PPRTA capital projects as well as
commencement of the 2015 maintenance program.
The final five El Paso County projects for the 2005-2014 capital program are advancing with
County Line Road under construction, Baptist Road West beginning construction in late
March/early April, Stapleton Road East and Marksheffel Road South being prepared for
construction advertisement in the second quarter of 2015, and Meridian Road South in the design
phase. The initial projects of the 2015-2024 capital program are underway with Highway 105,
Meridian Road/McLaughlin Road Roundabout, Monument Hill Road, and New Meridian/US24
Intersection in various stages of design.
Property acquisition and pre-construction activities for the Baptist Road (West) project are
underway in preparation for the start of construction in April. The Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) for the project was approved by FEMA. Coordination with the Union
Pacific Railroad on the construction & Maintenance Agreement continues.
The County Line Road project was under a winter suspension for most of the quarter because of
weather and temperature constraints on the remaining work. Construction recommenced in
March and is expected to be complete by June.
The Marksheffel Road (South) design plans were finalized in anticipation of an advertisement
date in April. Three utility reimbursement agreements were approved and the contract awarded
for Construction Management/Inspection and Testing. The final plans were modified per
discussions with key stakeholders and the PPRTA Board to eliminate a portion of the
improvements between Peterson Air Force Base gate and the area north of Drennan Road, to
evaluate potential alignment shifts that might minimize throw away construction when the future
Banning Lewis master plan is implemented.
El Paso County Engineering Division has completed the design plans for the Stapleton Drive
(East) Extension project which will extend Stapleton Drive from US Highway 24 southeasterly
to the intersection of Curtis Road/Judge Orr Road. The County is continuing work to acquire
ROW from two remaining properties near US 24. Condemnation proceedings have been
initiated to acquire one of the properties while negotiations are still underway with the other
property owners. In the first quarter, the County prepared an RFP for Construction which is
expected to be advertised in April 2015. Construction is anticipated to begin in June of 2015 and
be completed by the end of the year.
Scope and costs for preliminary design for the Highway 105 corridor are being developed and a
contract is expected to be presented to the Board in the second quarter. The preliminary design
will build on the Corridor Planning/ Conceptual Design effort completed by El Paso County in
2012.
The Old Meridian Road / McLaughlin Road Roundabout project is under design by the El
Paso County Engineering Division. This roundabout will improve the poorly aligned
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intersection in the Falcon Town Center, widen and upgrade Old Meridian Road to US Highway
24, and provide additional drainage and pedestrian enhancements in the surrounding area.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was prepared for the Design of the Monument Hill Road project
in the first quarter. The RFP will be advertised and the preliminary design contract awarded in
the second quarter.
The contract for preliminary design of the New Meridian Road Extension/US Highway 24
Intersection is underway. Improvements include removing the traffic signal at Old Meridian
Road/US 24 and converting access control at this location to a right-in/right-out; and completing
New Meridian Road /US 24 as a signalized intersection with adequate turn lanes at all approaches.
This project is being designed and will be constructed in conjunction with the federally funded
Falcon Park & Ride project and the Meridian Road Extension project which was an “A” list project
from the initial capital project list.
This West Colorado Avenue project is a joint effort with City of Manitou Springs, City of
Colorado Springs. This project was advanced through the corridor study and preliminary design
with CDOT funds and the 90% design contract was approved by the PPRTA in March 2015.
Now known as the “Gateway Project” the “Westside Avenue Action Plan” has taken shape over
the past three years and the next public meeting is expected this summer to discuss detailed
improvement plans for the area.
Significant work was completed in the first quarter with respect to the 2015 maintenance
program. The 2015 Asphalt Overlay Program was awarded to Rocky Mountain Asphalt and
Materials and is anticipated to commence in April. The 2015 Concrete Surface Drainage
Contract was awarded to AA Construction Company during the 1st Quarter.
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Capital Programs PPRTA Budget Summary
The following tables summarize the cumulative program budget for each project and
identify the current status of the project.
2005-2014 Capital Projects 2015-2024 Capital Projects
Project Name
Cumulative
Budget
Thru 2014 Status
Baptist-Hodgen Connection $2,062,003 Completed
Akers Drive $1,714,614 Completed
South Metro Accessibility $25,017,190
Phase I- Westmeadow Br. Completed
Phase II- SH 115 to B St. Completed
Phase III- PPCC to I-25 Completed
Phase IV- B St to PPCC Completed
County Line Road Upgrade
I-25 to Furrow Road $7,400,000 Construction
Meridian Road Widening
Woodmen Rd to Rex Rd $7,520,632 Completed
Hodgen Road Upgrade
SH 83 to Eastonville $19,059,935
Phase I – SH83 to Blk Forest Completed
Phase II – Bar X to Goshawk
& at Meridian Completed
Baptist Road Widening
I-25 to Tari Dr $8,568,100 Completed
Struthers Extension/Jackson
Creek
Falcon Nest to Baptist Road $3,714,500 Completed
Marksheffel Road Widening &
Extension
PAFB to Black Forest Road $19,100,209 Completed
Baptist Road Widening
Mitchell Ave to I-25 $544,729
Construction
pending
Baptist Rd RR Xing Overpass at
BNSF/ UP / Monument Creek $10,861,241
Construction
pending
Meridian Road Extension
Falcon Hwy to US 24 $513,411 Design
Stapleton Drive (West)-
Eastonville Rd to US 24 $2,343,267 Completed
Marksheffel Road Widening
Mesa Ridge Pky to Hwy 24 $30,416,000
Construction
Ad
Stapleton Drive (East)-
US 24 to Curtis Road $5,250,000
Construction
Ad
Project Name
Cumulative
Budget
Thru 2015 Status
Beacon Lite Road $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Black Forest Road (joint w/City
of Colorado Springs $0
City Led
Project
Deer Creek, Base Camp,
Microscope Way (fka Emigrant) $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Eastonville Road $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Fontaine Blvd/Security
Blvd/Widefield Blvd
Intersection $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Highway 105 $400,000
Pending Design
Contract
Extension
Main Street/Security Blvd $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Old Meridian / McLaughlin
Roundabout $2,376,000 Design
Mesa Ridge Parkway $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Monument Hill Road $375,000
Pending Design
RFP
New Meridian / US 24 $3,794,489 Design
South Academy Boulevard $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Stapleton Drive/Briargate Blvd
Corridor Study (joint w/ City of
Colorado Springs) $0
Not Yet
Budgeted
Tutt Boulevard Extension (joint
w/ City of Colorado Springs) $0
City Led
Project
West Colorado Avenue (joint
with the City of Manitou/City of
Colorado Springs) $3,428,000 Design
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Project Status Reports: 2005-2014 Capital Projects
Baptist Road (West)
Project Description: This project consists of two of the A-list projects: Baptist Rd widening
from Interstate 25 to Forest Lakes Drive and the Baptist Road railroad crossing at the UP/BNSF
railroad. The key elements of this project include a 3 span bridge over the RR tracks and
Monument Creek, retaining walls for the bridge approaches, a roundabout at the Old Denver
Highway/ Baptist Rd intersection, roadway improvements to the connecting roadways,
modifications to the Santé Fe trailhead parking area, drainage improvements, utility relocations,
and rehabilitation and enhancement of the Prebles Meadow Jumping Mouse habitat, disturbed by
the project.
Project Team:
Designer: Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig (FHU)
Construction Manager: CH2M Hill
Contractor: SEMA Construction
Cost Summary:
Total Project Budget $
PPRTA budget - $10,875,970
BRRTA contribution $750,000 (supplemental to above)
DOLA grant - $1,000,000
Contracts authorized - $12,483,933
Schedule summary:
Complete Property Acquisition – May 2015
RR Construction & Maintenance Agreement – May/June 2015
Construction 2015/2016 (15 month duration)
Utility Relocation 2015
Progress/Status:
Pre-construction meeting held in February. Baseline schedule approved. Contractor
mobilizing and key submittals being prepared. Actual start of construction deferred to April
due to delays in acquiring property.
Discussions continue with UPRR regarding finalizing Construction & Maintenance
Agreement. It is anticipated that document will be completed and executed during the
second quarter.
PPRTA at its March meeting approved the property acquisition for the ROW and Temporary
easements required from the Willow Springs property.
Appraisals for ROW, Permanent Easements and Temporary Easements for the key
Dellacroce property are underway and it is anticipated that this property acquisition item will
be scheduled for approval at the May Board meeting.
FEMA approved the submittal for the Conditional Letter of Map revision (CLOMR) and the
floodplain permit was subsequently issued by the Floodplain Administrator.
Coordination with key stakeholders including the UPRR, utility companies, the Town of
Monument and adjacent property owners continues.
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County Line Road
Project Description: This project will institute safety improvements along the corridor between
I-25 and Furrow Road to include adding shoulders, revisions to the vertical profile and horizontal
alignments, drainage improvements, providing turn lanes at key intersections and major
reconstruction and widening of the intersection at Furrow Road.
Project Team:
Designer: Stantec Consulting
Construction Manager: AECOM (formerly URS)
Contractor: Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt
Cost Summary:
PPRTA budget - $7,400,000
Contracts authorized - $7,398,763
Schedule:
Property Acquisition- Complete
Utility Relocation- Complete
Construction- 2014/2015
Progress/Status:
Project improvements will include adding shoulders, reconfiguring the horizontal and
vertical profiles in the area just west of Furrow Road and realigning the intersection at
Furrow Road including providing turn lanes to accommodate the future traffic needs.
Construction was suspended for most of this quarter due to temperature and weather
constraints. Construction restarted in late March with anticipated completion in the
second quarter.
Most of the remaining roadway reconstruction will occur between Vista Clara Drive and
Furrow Road.
Placement of the top mat pavement and final striping for the corridor is anticipated to be
completed in May.
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Marksheffel Road (South)
Project Description: This project will access, document, design and construct the transportation
and safety improvements for the 11 mile corridor that extends from SH 24 to the future
connection with Mesa Ridge Parkway and also includes the short stretch of roadway beyond this
future connection to the existing terminus at C&S and Link Road on the south.
Project Team:
Designer: Parsons Brinkerhoff
Construction manager: AECOM
Cost Summary:
PPRTA budget - $30,416,000
Contracts authorized - $ 8,133,302
Schedule Summary:
Complete Property Acquisition – Sept 2015
Advertise Construction Contract – April
Award Construction contract – June
Construction 2015/2016 (18 month duration)
Utility Relocation 2015
Progress/Status
The design plans for the proposed improvements were modified based on discussions with
key stakeholders to eliminate most of the Zone 2 work pending further evaluation of potential
alignment changes associated with the Banning Lewis Master Plan so as to minimize or
avoid throwaway construction in this area. The recommended improvements for the project
are broken into four zones:
o Zone 1 – US 24 to Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB) east gate – this section will
be reconstructed to 4 lanes with auxiliary lanes and signal modifications at the
intersections.
o Zone 2 - PAFB east gate to Drennan - will remain a 2 lane section. Plans have
been modified to eliminate much of the reconstruction of the existing roadway. The
modified plans tie the 4 lane improvements north of this area into the existing 2 lane
section just south of the PAFB gate. The north leg of the Drennan Road intersection
will still be reconfigured as originally planned and tie into the existing roadway just
north of Drennan. Possible realignment of this road segment is being evaluated as a
potential add to the contract.
o Zone 3 – Extends from the existing 4 lane section south of Bradley to the future
Mesa Ridge Parkway connection and will be reconstructed to a 4 lane section with
shoulders. The severe horizontal curve just south of the existing 4 lane section will be
realigned. The Fontaine intersection will be reconfigured to improve channelization
and install permanent mast arm signals.
o Zone 4 – Extends from the future Mesa Ridge Parkway connection to Link
Rd/C&S intersection – will remain a 2 lane section but will be reconstructed to add
shoulders and to reconfigure the severe horizontal curve just east of the Link Rd/C&S
intersection.
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ROW and easement needs along the corridor have been finalized and legal descriptions have
been prepared. Most of the properties in Zones 1 & 2 are within the City of Colorado
Springs and ongoing coordination with City Real Estate staff to advance these acquisitions
continues. Property acquisition has commenced on properties within El Paso County in
zones 1, 3 and 4, including closing on three of those properties in Zone 1.
Construction is anticipated to start in Zone 1 between US 24 and SH 94 based on anticipated
availability of property.
Significant utility conflicts requiring relocation have been identified and the design team is
coordinating relocation plans with the various utility companies.
CDOT has approved the access permits related to improvements at US 24 and SH 94.
The Construction Management contract with AECOM was approved at the March PPRTA
board.
At the March PPRTA BOD hearing the reimbursement agreements were approved for
Cherokee, Magellan, and Widefield Water and Sanitation for relocation of utilities located in
easements overtaken by the project.
Project coordination with the key governmental entities along this corridor continues. Key
governmental stakeholders include El Paso County, City of Colorado Springs, City of
Fountain, CDOT, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and Peterson Air Force Base.
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Stapleton Drive Extension (East)
Project Description: Stapleton Drive west of US Highway 24 was completed in 2011. This
project will extend Stapleton Drive from US Highway 24 to the intersection of Curtis Road at
Judge Orr Road.
Project Team:
Designer: El Paso County Engineering Division
Cost Summary:
PPRTA budget - $ 5,250,000
Contracts authorized - $ 291,443.71
Schedule Summary:
Property Acquisition: In progress for two remaining properties
Utility Relocation: Work to eliminate primary conflicts is complete.
Remaining minor conflicts will be resolved in construction.
Construction: Anticipated 2015
Progress/Status
Work to acquire the remaining two properties continued. The County initiated condemnation
proceedings to acquire one property. Negotiations are still underway to acquire the other.
The County prepared a request for proposal for Construction with an expected ad date in
April 2015.
It is anticipated that construction will begin in June 2015 and be completed before the end of
year.
View from the existing timber bridge on US 24 looking south and west toward the
intersection with Stapleton Drive. The installation of auxiliary lanes will widen US 24. The
project proposes to remove the timber bridge and replace it with a concrete box culvert.
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Project Status Reports: 2015-2024 Capital Projects
Highway 105
Project Description: The Highway 105 project will evaluate, design and construct capacity and
safety improvements between the I-25 off ramps and SH 83. The corridor is approximately five
miles in length and improvements will be phased as required. A corridor study outlining the
proposed conceptual improvements, funded by El Paso County was completed in 2012. This
corridor study will serve as the starting point for design of the corridor improvements. For
conceptual planning purposes, the corridor was broken into 5 project segments:
Project A – I-25 off Ramp to Lake Woodmoor Drive (Sta 103+00 to 151+00)
Project B – Lake Woodmoor Drive to Martindale (Sta 151+50 to 198+00)
Project C - Forest Drive Loop (Sta 206+00 to 241+50)
Project D – Rollercoaster Road (Sta 273 t0 297+50)
Project E – All Remaining segments not included in Projects A,B,C,D
Project Segment A has also been approved for federal funds and is anticipated to be the first
segment constructed.
Project Team:
Designer: HDR
Cost Summary:
PPRTA Total Budget – $18,341,000
PPRTA 2014 Budget - $400,000
Federal Funds for Project A - $4,564,944 ($3,780,145 federal, $785,799 local match)
Schedule Summary:
Conceptual design completed – 2012 (funded by El Paso County)
Preliminary design – 2015/2016
Project A - Final design 2016
Project A – Construction 2016/2017
Project Status:
A scope of work for preliminary design for the entire corridor has been prepared and a cost
proposal has been requested from HDR. A contract amendment for this work is anticipated
in the second quarter.
CDOT is preparing the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the federal funding for
Project A segment. This is also anticipated for the second quarter.
Information on the corridor Plan/ Conceptual Design is available at www.105corridor.com
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Vicinity Map
Old Meridian Road / McLaughlin Road Roundabout
Project Description: This project involves reconstructing the McLaughlin Road / Old Meridian
Road intersection as a modern single-lane roundabout and upgrading the Old Meridian Road cross-
section toward US 24. The current intersection consists of three approaches with poor alignment
resulting in driver confusion and traffic conflicts. The project is a safety improvement that will
include pedestrian facilities at the intersection and along Old Meridian Road to the southeast and
McLaughlin Road to the northeast. The project will also necessitate drainage improvements to
accommodate runoff from the contributing areas, involving a new storm drain system in Old
Meridian Road from this intersection to US 24.
Project Team:
Designer: El Paso County Engineering Division
CM/Contractor: TBD
Cost Summary:
PPRTA budget: $ 2,376,000
Schedule Summary:
Design: 2015 / 2016
Construction: Anticipated 2017
Progress/Status
Design in progress
o Horizontal layout including fastest paths finalized
o Design assistance / quality reviews from FHWA
Peer-to-Peer program advisor
o Drainage and vertical design in progress
Initial utility locations obtained
Initial geotechnical study completed
View looking west at McLaughlin/Old Meridian
Ariel Map
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Monument Hill Road
Project Description: Monument Hill Road is a 2.4 mile, 2-lane asphalt road operating as a rural
local road in northern El Paso County, Colorado with Douglas County to the north and Town of
Monument to the south. It extends from County Line Road to Woodmoor Drive providing access
to local residents, and significant traffic uses this route as a frontage road for Interstate 25 and
collector access to Monument. The road has many safety issues and a high accident history,
including two fatalities in recent history.
This project shall consist of design of safety enhancements along Monument Hill Road.
Anticipated enhancements include sight distance, horizontal and vertical improvements, adding
shoulders, intersection improvements, multimodal improvements drainage improvements, and
water quality.
Project Team: TBD
Cost Summary:
PPRTA budget - $ 3,965,000
Schedule Summary:
Design: 2015 / 2016
Construction: Anticipated 2017
Progress/Status
Design RFP anticipated to be advertised in April 2015.
Contract recommendation to PPRTA anticipated to be
presented in June 2015.
View looking North on Monument Hill Road Vicinity Map
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New Meridian Road Extension / US Highway 24 Intersection
Project Description: Intersection improvements at Old Meridian/US 24, New Meridian/US 24
(2014 PPRTA “A” list project); New Meridian Extension from US 24 to Falcon Highway (2004
PPRTA “A” list project), and the Falcon Park & Ride (federal funds project). These projects will
be designed and constructed concurrently for cost and time efficiencies. Inadequate auxiliary lanes
on Old Meridian Road currently cause delays; angled intersection limits driver sight distance,
increases pedestrian exposure and reduces capacity at US 24. Improvements include removing the
traffic signal at Old Meridian/US 24 and converting access control at this location to a right-
in/right-out; and completing New Meridian/US 24 as a signalized intersection with adequate turn
lanes at all approaches. Improvements will maximize intersection operational efficiency, increase
motorist and pedestrian safety and provide appropriate auxiliary lanes and drainage improvements.
Project Team:
Designer: FHU
CM/Contractor: TBD
Cost Summary (not including Park & Ride &
Meridian South Extension):
PPRTA budget - $ 4,608,000
Schedule Summary:
Design: Preliminary design in progress;
Final Design 2016
Construction: Anticipated 2017
Progress/Status:
Conceptual design complete
Contract extension with HDR to complete preliminary design awarded December 2014.
Preliminary design in progress; anticipated completion fall 2015.
Intersection of Old Meridian/US24
Vicinity Map
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West Colorado Avenue
Project Description: This project is a joint effort with City of Manitou Springs, City of
Colorado Springs. The Corridor Study phase developed recommendations for short term
transportation and safety improvements and a long range livable, walkable, economic vision for
the 1.5 miles of West Colorado and Manitou Avenues between North 31st Street and the US 24
interchange. The planning phase of the project (funded by CDOT) concluded with a Public
Open House on March 20, 2013 in which the preferred three lane option, as recommended by
citizens and stakeholders, was presented to the public. The three lane option involves one traffic
lane in each direction eastbound and westbound and a center left-turn lane. A dedicated left turn
lane would reduce accidents, primarily caused by cars stopping to make left turns on the current
cross-section. The preliminary design phase (funded by CDOT) was completed in late 2014 and
resulted in 30 percent design plans for the corridor. Now known as the “Gateway Project” the
“Westside Avenue Action Plan” has taken shape over the past three years and the next public
meeting is expected this summer to discuss detailed improvement plans for the area.
Project Team:
Design Consultant: FHU
Cost Summary:
Total project budget - $15,580,475
o CDOT RPP budget - $800,000
o PPRTA budget - $12,178,000
o RAMP budget - $2,602,475
2015 PPRTA budget - $3,428,000
Contracts authorized to date - $ 2,296,984
Schedule:
Corridor Study- Complete (2013) April 2014 Stakeholder Meeting
Preliminary Design (30%)-Complete (2014)
Final Design (90%)-In progress
Progress/Status:
Project website: www.westsideavenueplan.com
Contract extension with FHU to complete 90% final design plans approved March 2015
which includes a ten month design period.
CDOT-EPC Devolution IGA approved by BoCC February 2015.
Anticipate final conveyance of right-of-way deeds and CDOT RAMP devolution funds in
second quarter of 2015. The CDOT RAMP funds that EPC will receive are to be made
available for the construction of the capital project.
EPC is drafting an IGA for EPC, City of Manitou Springs, and City of Colorado Springs
outlining joint maintenance responsibilities until the capital project is completed. An IGA is
anticipated to be approved by all of the entities in the second quarter of 2015.
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Maintenance Projects
Concrete Surface Drainage Program
AA Construction Company, during the 1st Quarter of 2015 started 6 projects and completed 5 of
them. The 2015 Contract awarded to AA Const. Co. in the amount of $2,000,005.60. To date
17% of Contract Amount is completed with a total spent of $335,861.84.
Concrete Surface Drainage completed in 1st Quarter
Location From To
Squire St. Quebec St Drew Dr.
Harding St. President Ave. Defoe Ave.
Cliff Palace Dr. Harding St. Endpoint
Defoe Ave. Metropolitan St. Caballero
Defoe Place. Defoe Ave. Endpoint
5,775 Linear Feet of Curb and Gutter, 392 Linear Feet of Sidewalk, 6 cross pans and 26
pedestrian ramps were completed in the fourth quarter.
North side of intersection of Squire St & Andover Dr. before repairs
Recommended