Reminder: Portion of Alameda to Close Today for Sewer Project

A portion of Belmont’s aging and deficient sewer infrastructure will be replaced starting Aug. 5, and will affect residents and commuters along the Alameda corridor.

According to the City of Belmont’s Public Works Department, the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Alameda de las Pulgas Sewer Main Reconstruction project will begin Monday and will last for 3-4 weeks.

The project will consist of replacing the existing 8-inch sewer pipe with a new 12-inch pipe by constructing a 10 to 15 feet deep trench in the center of Alameda de las Pulgas right-of-way between Arbor Avenue and Sharon Avenue, and on Arbor Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas.

City officials say that as the new pipe is constructed, house laterals will be reconnected, manholes (maintenance access holes) will be rehabilitated, and pavement will be restored.

To ensure the safety of construction crews and the public, the city’s contractor will block access to the area during the working hours. Pedestrians will be escorted through the construction area by the contractor's crews during the work hours when conditions are deemed safe to do so.

The project will most likely affect residents in the immediate construction area, and those traveling through Alameda de las Pulgas as follows:

• Alameda de las Pulgas between Sharon Avenue and Arbor Avenue as well as Arbor Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas will be closed to through traffic from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM for a period of approximately 3 to 4 weeks. There will be detours available including the following options:
  

•  Cipriani Boulevard to Ralston Avenue

• Arbor Avenue to Notre Dame Avenue to Alameda de las Pulgas

•  Notre Dame Avenue to Arbor Avenue to Alameda de las Pulgas

• Arthur Avenue to Coronet Boulevard to Alameda de las Pulgas

• Garbage pickup time will be changed for certain areas during the street closure (the residents effected by this change have been notified with details about their service).

• There will be no parking allowed in the construction zone. "No Parking" signs will be placed in the affected parking areas to keep the area clear.

• During these periods, emergency vehicles will be provided access as necessary.

For questions, comments or concerns about the work, street closure, garbage pickup or any other aspect of the project, public can contact Belmont Public Works Department at 650-595-7425, or at www.belmont.gov.