Boulevard Under Repair Until March
Topanga Canyon Boulevard is being torn up, but officials say that when the work is done it will mean a smoother flow of traffic--and a better look.
The state Department of Transportation is spending $6.2 million to spruce up eight miles of the boulevard, starting just south of Ventura Boulevard and ending at the Ronald Reagan Freeway.
Repairs will include removing a concrete median and adding left-turn lanes.
The street also will be resurfaced, and crews will replace buckled sidewalks and damaged curbs and gutters while installing at least 16 traffic signals.
The work is expected to continue until March 18.
A few merchants along the street said they’re happy the work is being done but will be glad when it’s over.
“Some customers complain,” said Michel Gour, owner of Pastries by Edie. “I think it’s a good improvement. If it looks nice and clean, people come.”
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