Alameda Street Resurfacing Project Slated To Begin

ALAMEDA, CA — The city’s annual “Pavement Management Project” will get underway starting this week, City of Alameda officials announced Thursday. Construction is expected from August through December, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dubbed “Phase 43," the work centers on Bay Farm Island – specifically, the area between High Street and the eastern city limits. The “Bay Farm zone” construction project will cover more than 10 miles of roadway across 60 streets, including Aughinbaugh Way, Maitland Drive, Mecartney Road and Sea View Parkway. It includes "both preventive maintenance treatments and pavement rehabilitation," officials stated.

Alan Ta, Project Manager for the City of Alameda Public Works Department, told Patch that this week’s initial work will be “minor” and “limited to spot removal and the replacement of concrete.”

“There will be minimal impacts to motor vehicle traffic,” he said. “Pedestrians and bicyclists may need to use detours to get around curb ramp work or sidewalk work.”

Signs and cones will be visible at construction zones, Ta confirmed, so that residents are aware work is being performed.

“We are still working with the contractor on schedules for work related to partial or full road closures,” he said. “We'll update our project webpage when we have that information."

The schedule for individual streets will vary, and the project will be completed in multiple steps, including concrete work (curb, gutter and sidewalks); roadway treatments; and traffic striping and signage, according to city officials.

Residents should expect minor traffic disruptions, detours, and minor increases in noise and dust throughout the duration of the project, city officials warned.

As the project is carried out, parking will be prohibited in certain areas. Look for “No Parking” signs, which will be posted at least 72 hours in advance, said officials.

They also announced that as part of the project, new red curbs will be painted at select intersections near major streets, streets with bike lanes, and streets near schools.

For additional information and updates about the project, go here.