$8.5 Million Later, Dale Street to Reopen
It may not be the most gala party the city has ever seen, but when dignitaries cut the ribbon on Dale Street today, it will be one of their proudest moments.
“The street looks terrific,” said Donald K. Jensen, director of public works. “No potholes! We’re proud of getting it done and just glad it is done.”
The Dale Street project has widened part of the road to four lanes from two, aligned the roadway with Burlingame Avenue and made delays at railroad crossings a thing of the past, officials said.
Workers closed the street at Artesia Boulevard 14 months ago, putting a strain on some nearby businesses. Jensen said those affected “did a great job of cooperating and putting up with the street closure.”
The $9-million project, which came in $500,000 under budget, was the most expensive transportation improvement the city has done, Jensen said.
Most of the money came from a $5-million state grant to improve railroad crossings. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail system, Orange County Transportation Agency and state transportation funds paid for the rest.
Motorists, who should be able to start driving on the new roadway after 4 p.m., will notice a new railroad bridge allows traffic to flow unimpeded under the trains that cross the street.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
