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Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take the ‘My Water Pledge’ to help conserve water and energy

Posted on April 24, 2023

Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30 to conserve water. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise" by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy and more. Cities...
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Street closures and permitted events for April 20-26

Posted on April 20, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, April 20 Lane reductions southbound Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place due to utility work along the roadway 10 p.m. to 5 a.m....
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Closure on Santa Ana Blvd. between Minter and Poinsettia Streets, April 24, 2023

Posted on April 20, 2023

Starting on Monday, April 24, 2023, there will be rolling road closures with closing one block at a time on Santa Ana Boulevard between Minter Street and Poinsettia Street for tree trimming activities.  The closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for approximately a week. Please follow detour signage.  We apologize...
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Closure on Santa Ana Blvd. and 6th Street April 25 and 26

Posted on April 20, 2023

There will be closures on Santa Ana Boulevard between French Street and Minter Street and also on 6th Street between French Street and Mortimer Street for OC Streetcar crews to pour concrete around the rail on Tuesday, April 25, and Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  The closures will be in place from 9 p.m. to the...
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Lane reductions on Southbound Bristol Street, April 20, 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023

On Thursday evening, April 20, 2023, southbound traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane on Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place.  The lane reductions are due to utility work along the roadway and will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Thursday to 5 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023. Please...
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Lanes reduced on Flower Street, Saturday, April 15

Posted on April 13, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., traffic lanes will be reduced for paving on Flower Street between Walnut Street and Pine Street, and between Highland Street and Cubbon Street.  There will be one lane open for both northbound and southbound traffic during the paving.  Access to businesses and residences will...
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Lanes reduced on Civic Center Drive, Friday, April 14

Posted on April 13, 2023

On Friday, April 14, 2023, traffic lanes will be reduced for paving on Civic Center Drive between French Street and Spurgeon Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be one lane open for both westbound and eastbound traffic until completion of the paving.  Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. We recommend...
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Street closures and permitted events for April 13-19

Posted on April 13, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, April 14 Mariposa Park Zoo Pop Up Event: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Lanes Reduced on Civic Center Drive between French and Spurgeon streets 7 a.m. -...
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Pedestrian crosswalk activated at Main and Walnut streets

Posted on April 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Traffic Engineering Division activated the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) signal crosswalk safety device at Main and Walnut streets. The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is a really cool crosswalk safety device to assist pedestrians and cyclists with safely crossing a busy street.  Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons...
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Public Works Agency celebrates Arbor Day

Posted on April 11, 2023

On April 29, 2023, the City’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division will celebrate National Arbor Day in conjunction with the Santa Ana Public Library’s Dia de Los Niños, Dia de Los Libros event. The family-friendly event highlights the importance of children, families, and literacy. Event festivities will include a community resource fair, distribution of tree...

Partial intersection closure on 4th and Birch Streets, April 11 – 12

Posted on April 10, 2023

OC Streetcar crews will be working at the 4th Street and Birch Street intersection to complete a waterline connection.  To accommodate this work, the east side of the 4th Street and Birch Street intersection will be closed on April 11 and 12.  The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please...
OC Streetcar Construction Map Santa Ana Blvd April 11, 2023

Closures on Santa Ana Blvd. between French and Santiago streets beginning April 11

Posted on April 6, 2023

There will be closures on Santa Ana Boulevard between French and Santiago streets for OC Streetcar track construction beginning as early as April 11, 2023.  The closures will be in place 24 hours a day. The following traffic configuration will be in place: Closure of the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard from Minter to...
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Closure on Eastbound Warner Avenue at Main Street, April 10 – 15

Posted on April 6, 2023

In order to accommodate utility construction work in the area, the full closure to all through traffic on eastbound Warner Avenue at Main Street to Kilson Drive will continue from Monday, April 10 through Saturday, April 15, 2023.  The closure will be in place each day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic will be...
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Closure on Santa Ana Blvd. and 6th Street, April 6 and April 11

Posted on April 5, 2023

There will be closures on Santa Ana Boulevard between French Street and Minter Street and also on 6th Street between French Street and Mortimer Street for OC Streetcar crews to pour concrete around the rail on Thursday, April 6 and then on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  The closures will be in place from 9 p.m....
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Partial intersection closure of 4th and Birch streets on April 3

Posted on March 30, 2023

OC Streetcar crews will be working at the 4th and Birch streets intersection to complete a waterline connection. To accommodate this work, the east side of the 4th Street and Birch Street intersection will be closed on April 3. The closure will be in effect from 7a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule is subject to...
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Intersection closure at 5th and Bush Streets, April 3 – 7

Posted on March 30, 2023

In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there will be a full closure of the intersection at 5th Street and Bush Street to all through traffic starting on Monday, April 3 at 7 a.m. through Friday, April 7, 2023.  In addition, 5th Street will be closed between Main Street and Spurgeon and Bush...
Map of eastbound Warner Ave. closure

Closure on EB Warner Ave. at Main St., April 5 – 8

Posted on March 30, 2023

In order to accommodate utility construction work in the area, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, there will be a full closure on eastbound Warner Avenue at Main Street to Kilson Drive to all through traffic through Saturday, April 8, 2023.  The closure will be in place each day from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Traffic...
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Lane reductions on 17th and Flower streets from March 28 to April 9

Posted on March 27, 2023

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...

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

Posted on March 24, 2023

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....
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Take our residential parking survey

Posted on March 22, 2023

We are revamping the City of Santa Ana’s permit parking program to better meet the needs of our Santa Ana community.  We are currently conducting a residential parking survey for you to share your thoughts on the program.  This survey, which solicits your input, comments, and suggestions, will help us develop the new Residential Permit...
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