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Sidewalk Repairs Underway

Posted on August 13, 2021

As a part of the 2021-2022 budget, the Santa Ana City Council voted to add $1 million for sidewalk repairs. Maintaining our sidewalks is essential to pedestrian flow and safety, and we wanted to share a little of the progress our wonderful Public Works Agency has been making. Is there a sidewalk near you that...
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Metrolink Night Work on Aug. 23-27

Posted on August 13, 2021

Starting Monday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 27, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Even within Quiet Zones, this work could lead to: Possible Train Horns Noise Light from maintenance vehicles or activities   No delays at the railroad crossings or...
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Road Closure on North Bristol Street through Aug. 19

Posted on August 13, 2021

OC Streetcar crews will be working at the southeast corner of the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for road grading. To accommodate this work, the far right northbound lane on Bristol Street from 3rd Street to Santa Ana Boulevard is closed through Aug. 19. Right turns in and out of 3rd Street can...
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New Bus Benches Display Santa Ana Design

Posted on July 30, 2021

The City’s Public Works Agency staff is pleased to announce that the latest round of bus stop furniture replacement began in May. The City has developed a new Santa Ana design for the 134 pairs of one bench and one trash container. Installation is prioritized for stops with no furniture or missing furniture components. The...
Youth Clean Up

Youth Group Cleans Up Bristol Street

Posted on July 30, 2021

The City’s Public Works Agency team supported a church youth group cleanup last month to fulfill a volunteer community activity for their youth conference. About 50 youths ages 14-18 and eight adults cleaned up the Bristol Street corridor from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue. The Public Works Maintenance Services Department provided the trash bags and...
Bristol Bike Update

Protected Bike Lanes Shift into High Gear

Posted on July 30, 2021

Since February 2021, the City has been constructing protected bike lanes and bus islands on Bristol Street between Edinger Avenue and 1st Street. The original scope of the project is complete, but thanks to our efficient work, we are able to expand the scope and deliver additional improvements within the project limit. With the additional work,...
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Water Quality Report Now Available

Posted on July 30, 2021

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs  Santa Ana residents about where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. The 2020 CCR Water Quality Report details the quality of Santa Ana’s water and confirms that the City continues to maintain the highest standards, surpassing all state and...
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City of Santa Ana releases 2020 Water Quality Report

Posted on July 30, 2021

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs you where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. To review the details of the report, visit http://santaanaccr.org/. The City of Santa Ana has released its 2020 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report...
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Intersection Closure at Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street

Posted on July 16, 2021

OC Streetcar crews will be working during the day and night at the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for track construction. To accommodate this work, a full closure of the intersection will be in effect 24 hours a day beginning as early as Monday, July 19, at 7 a.m., through Monday, July 26,...
Mosquito Prevention

Citywide Mosquito Prevention Campaign

Posted on July 16, 2021

This summer is anticipated to be another heavy mosquito season. The City is partnering once again with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to educate the Santa Ana community on mosquito prevention. OC Vector Control provided 200 mosquito prevention magnet signs with the City’s logo, which have been placed on our Public Works...
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Water Resources Division Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award

Posted on July 16, 2021

The City of Santa Ana won the Smart Cities North American Sustainable Infrastructure award for our Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure project. This “Smart Water Meter” project is a cutting-edge meter technology that will be installed for all Santa Ana customers over the next three years. The meters will wirelessly send usage information to the utility...
Public Works Solid Waste Contract Info Session

Trash Service Contract Public Outreach

Posted on July 16, 2021

As the City Council prepares to approve a new waste contract for the City next month, the public has several opportunities to learn more. Nabil Saba, Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, will provide a special presentation on the four proposals that are on the table for the City’s trash contract, followed by a...
Richland Closure

Road Closure: Richland St. at Main St. through July 16

Posted on July 2, 2021

Richland Street at South Main Street is closed on the west side through Friday, July 16, for street intersection improvements. Northbound and southbound lanes continue to be open on Main Street and access to Richland Street can be made from Highland Street or Bishop Street. Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays.  We...
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Public Works Agency Responds to Over 250 Service Calls After Windstorm

Posted on November 6, 2020

On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the city experienced strong Santa Ana winds with speeds in the range of 25 to 35 mph and with gusts exceeding 50 mph. The City’s Public Works Agency - Maintenance Services Division team was prepared and quickly responded to over 250 service calls from the public for fallen trees, tree limbs...
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