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Main Street and Magnolia Avenue
Streetscape Improvement Project
On December 18, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract to
Scheidel Contracting & Engineering, Inc. for the Main Street and Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project, which includes Main Street between Orange Avenue and Ballantyne Street; and Magnolia Avenue between Madison and Lexington Avenue. The improvements included, but are not limited to: way-finding signage, benches, container plants, trash receptacles, sidewalk replacement, pavement repairs, crosswalks, storm drainpipes, inlets, cleanouts, pop-outs, shade trees, decorative streetlights, pedestrian lighting, in pavement flashing beacons, and irrigation system. Work began on Main Street and is expected to end November 2008 on
Magnolia Avenue.
To celebrate the work done on Main Street a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on August 6, 2008, preceding the Cajon Classic Cruise Car Show and the National Night Out events.
The eastern side of Magnolia Avenue is also substantially completed, while other crews begin to prep the western side of the street. To avoid delays caused by the construction crews and equipment, the public is asked to take alternate routes whenever possible during the busy hours of the day. Again, this portion of the project should be near completion by mid-November 2008.
The project is designed to provide for a safer, more vibrant downtown where people can live, work, and play. It will also establish a new standard that demonstrates the City’s commitment to the needs of current and future investors, businesses, property owners, and developers.
Funding for this project is provided by the City of El Cajon Redevelopment Agency (ECRA), with no City General funds being used. The estimated cost for this project is $4,500,000. For additional information on ECRA, please visit the City’s website at www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us/dept/redev/housing/index.aspx
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION:
Traffic/Parking: Traffic will be delayed throughout the project site and occasional street closures may be necessary. On-street parking may be restricted during construction. In this event, "No Parking" signs will be posted and enforced by the El Cajon Police Department. For alternative parking locations and regular updates on the project, visit the El Cajon Community Development Corporation’s website at www.downtownelcajon.com/public_improvements.shtml. Weekly updates for the general public will be available on the City hotline at (619) 441-5524.
Work hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except by permission from the City on special circumstances.
CONTACTS AND OTHER RESOURCES:
• During work hours you may contact Taylor Coffroth, Senior Engineering Technician for the City of El Cajon, at (619) 441-1653 or by email at tcoffroth@ci.el-cajon.ca.us
• Weekly updated information is available by calling the project hotline at
(619) 441-5524
• El Cajon Community Development Corporation at www.downtownelcajon.com
• Scheidel Contracting and Engineering, Inc., P. O. Box 1796, La Mesa, CA 91944, Phone (619) 593-8704
You may call the dedicated hotline at (619) 441-5524 for current information.
Please click the links below for more information:
Email: Redevelopment & Housing Department |
