Benicia Begins First Street Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Work

BENICIA, CA -- The City of Benicia has begun work on a project to replace curbs, ramps and portions of the brick pattern sidewalk along First Street.

Benicia-based Elizalde Construction was recently awarded Measure C and Gas Tax funds for the project, under which Benicia is to replace portions of First Street. Work started this week and is anticipated to be completed by the end of April in time for the beginning of the Benicia Farmers Market.

Specific work items include replacing portions of damaged brick pattern sidewalks, curbs, and upgrading all Americans with Disability Act accessibility ramps to current standards along the entire length of First Street.

The city says that efforts are being made to minimize impacts to the traveling public and businesses, and that sidewalks will remain open to the extent possible to minimize detours.

Questions may be directed to the City of Benicia Public Works Engineering Division at (707) 746-4240 or via email to Ed Greco at egreco@ci.benicia.ca.us.

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