Author: mmicallef@santa-ana.org

Lane reductions on 17th and Flower streets from March 28 to April 9

Starting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane in both westbound and eastbound directions on 17th Street between Flower Street and Greenleaf Avenue.  In addition, traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane in both northbound and southbound directions on Flower Street between 17th Street and Washington Avenue.  The … Continued

Closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th Streets, March 28 -31

In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there is currently a full closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th Streets to all through traffic through Friday, March 31, 2023.  The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. … Continued

Rain forecast: free sandbags, report downed trees and flooding

The City of Santa Ana offers free sandbags to residents and businesses during rain events. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.  The bags are not pre-filled and you must fill the bags yourself. The self-service sandbag station location and hours are: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215 S. Center … Continued

Santa Ana engineering interns recruit at Cal Poly Pomona Career Fair

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, City of Santa Ana Public Works Engineering Interns, Jesus Avila, Danny Mai, and Alan Zhang participated in the 23rd Annual Civil Engineering Career Fair hosted by Cal Poly Pomona Chi Epsilon.  The career fair is an opportunity for engineering students to meet professionals from different Civil Engineering backgrounds and learn … Continued

Street parking closure on Santa Ana Blvd., March 13 – 17, 2023

Street parking closure on the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard from Bristol Street to Western Avenue will start as early as Monday, March 13, 2023.  The closure is to accommodate a temporary westbound travel lane for approximately one week. Parking closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.  Parking will … Continued

Northbound SR-55 full freeway closure, March 11, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

WHAT: Construction crews will be removing an overhead sign structure that spans across northbound lanes. This activity requires closure of all northbound SR-55 lanes between Edinger Avenue and McFadden Avenue. WHEN: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. , Saturday, March 11, 2023. DETOUR: Motorists will be detoured to Edinger Avenue, then to Red Hill Avenue to … Continued

Pedestrian hybrid beacons to improve street crossing safety

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency’s Traffic Engineering department is busy installing “pedestrian hybrid beacons” to assist people with safely crossing a busy street.  Pedestrian hybrid beacons are being installed on streets with regular traffic signals as part of the City’s coordinated signal system.  Hybrid Beacons are similar to regular traffic signals except … Continued

Intersection closure at 5th and Bush Streets, March 6

There will be a full closure of the intersection at 5th Street and Bush Street to all through traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, in order to accommodate construction work in the area.  Please follow detour signage.  Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. We recommend using alternate routes … Continued

Street parking closure on Santa Ana Blvd., March 6 – 13, 2023

Starting as early as Monday, March 6, 2023, there will be street parking closures on the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard from Bristol Street to Western Avenue to accommodate a temporary westbound travel lane for approximately one week.  Parking closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.  Parking will be … Continued

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