By: Sam Rohls

Public Works staff has authorized construction to start the week of Feb. 27 on the Santa Cruz Sidewalk Project. The project involves the installation of storm drain, sidewalks, driveway aprons, handicap ramps, and bike lanes on both sides of Santa Cruz Avenue between Olive Street and Johnson Street. The result will be an aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting City amenity that will improve disabled access and pedestrian and bicycle safety. The work will begin immediately following the completion of the California Water Service work in Santa Cruz Avenue. During the first few weeks of construction, the contractor will be performing construction staking, setting up traffic control, and verifying the location of underground utilities.