By Anna Buss
Since Monday, April 21st, Magnolia Avenue in Monrovia has been fully closed to thru-traffic, and the closures will last until August, 2014. The construction is taking place at the Railroad Crossing – just north of Duarte Rd. and between Genoa St. and Pomona Ave.
Officials with the Foothill Extension Construction Authority say this closure will allow crews to complete grade crossing improvements, as part of the 11.5-mile Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension light rail project.
Authority Officials also say this is a 24/7 closure, with standard construction work hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, the Authority reminds drivers that construction schedules are subject to change, with occasional longer hours, work on weekends, and night work may be performed to complete this work.
This is what will change for pedestrians in the area:
- A free shuttle service will be available to assist pedestrians around the closure during the hours of 7 a.m.to 7 p.m., daily, with shuttle stops located on both sides of the closure. Signage will be posted at the shuttle stop location.
- The street and sidewalk will be closed to thru-traffic in both directions during the closure. Detours and signage will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians around the closure.
- Access to all local businesses on Magnolia Ave, Genoa St, and Pomona Ave will remain open at all times. Authority officials encourage community members to take the time to help local businesses during these closures.
The Foothill Extension Construction Authority will be hosting a second meeting this week in Duarte to discuss all the changes to the area.