Santa Monica installs traffic medians on Ocean Avenue

Santa Monica is installing a center traffic median on a portion of the city’s famed Ocean Avenue.

The median will run between Olympic Drive to Vicente Terrace, according to the city.

Work began on the raised, landscaped median this week and will continue through February.

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Santa Monica officials said the project will improve pedestrian safety.

But the construction work could cause delays for motorists.

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