PACIFIC PALISADES—On Tuesday, August 9, it was made public that a two-part rehabilitation project of the coastal bike path will commence in September, according to the Daily Breeze. Planned by the Los Angeles County, the project will cause closures and detours due to the smoothing of curves and laying of seal and concrete throughout the 22-mile trail spanning from Torrance to Pacific Palisades.

While notifications have already been posted along the passageway and throughout the parking lots, according to Spokesman for the County Department of Public Works Bob Spencer, the project will last close to two months starting Monday, September 12. SigAlerts were placed along the pathway as well by County Life Guards. The California Department of Transportation defines “SigAlert” as “an electronic device that authorities could use to alert the media of disasters.”

As a result of the methods used to alert surrounding locals, Spencer stated, “…they’ll still get to enjoy the bike trail in the sun and summer weather.” With detours to Vista Del Mar in El Segundo, Ocean Drive in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach Esplanade, initial construction will be set in motion between Calle Miramar on the border of Torrance and Redondo and Grand Avenue at El Segundo’s Beach South.

Redondo Beach Photo courtesy of the Watch the Water website

 

Detours are expected to last for a maximum of seven days. For 300 feet expanses, approximately three days will be the required time of reconstruction. However, it was mentioned that there will never be more than 1,000 feet of space closed at one time on the trail. The second phase of the development will occur among Grand Avenue in El Segundo towards Playa Del Rey at the southern end of Culver City Boulevard. With both phases creating almost an eight-mile course, roughly two miles of renovation will sum to $400,000.

The California Coastal Commission will vote on the project this week.  

Those who have and continue to utilize the pathway ask that maintenance receive more attention from construction workers. Nonetheless, they are very welcoming of the changes to come.