Pasadena to Azusa: Construction Starts on the I-210 Gold Line Bridge

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Published on Friday, 15 July 2011 20:34

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Over the summer months, construction activity will increase significantly along the eastbound lanes of the I-210 Freeway between Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues.  A temporary retaining wall will be built along the center median of the freeway and work on the bridge’s massive foundations will begin. 
 
The bridge is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2012 and will allow connection between the existing Sierra Madre Villa Station and the future Arcadia Station. 

Intermittent partial and/or full freeway closures of the eastbound I-210 lanes will occur over the year of construction, mostly from Midnight to 5:00 a.m.  Traffic will be detoured along Foothill Boulevard. 

Contract Award Update:  In late July 2011, the Construction Authority anticipates awarding the approximately $440 million design-build contract for the 11.5-mile Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa. The winning team will be responsible for final design and construction of the six new stations (in Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa), tracks, maintenance and operations facility, bridges and much more.

Azusa to Montclair:  Draft EIR/EIS Expected in August

Environmental review of the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair is well underway.

The proposed project - which will extend the line 12.6-miles east of Azusa and include stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair – began the environmental process in December 2010. In April and May, community workshops were conducted for each of the station areas.  Feedback received helped better define the station area plans and finalize the Project Description, which defines the project for environmental analysis. Publication of the draft environmental report is anticipated in August 2011. Public hearings will be scheduled at that time to receive public comments.

Stay updated on construction and planning updates for the Foothill Extension by visiting the Construction Authority’s website - www.foothillextension.org.