Park Street Streetscape Work to Start Mid-October

Construction crews will be at work on two stretches of Park Street from mid-October through late winter or early spring, according to a City of Alameda press release.

This phase of the Park Street Streetscape project will cover a one-block stretch from Lincoln Avenue to Webb Avenue and a second, longer section from Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue.

The work will consist of the installation of street trees, street lights, accessible curb ramps, bike racks, bus shelters and parking meter pay stations, as well as the reconstruction of portions of curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

Construction work hours will be restricted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor will keep one lane of traffic open at all times, but motorists may experience minor disruptions in traffic as well as minor increases in noise level and dust during construction, the press release said.

Bus stop access and access to businesses will be maintained throughout the project duration. There will be a temporary loss of on-street parking.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by March 2012.

The project is funded by the Transportation and Community and System Preservation federal funds, the West End Community Improvement Project Bond, Parking Lieu fees, and parking meter funds, city staff said.

Questions or information about the project may be directed to Shilpa Patel, city junior engineer, at 510-747-7930.