La Mirada~Sidewalk improvements along a large stretch of Santa Gertrudes Avenue in La Mirada, from Lemon Drive to Rosecrans Avenue, continue this week.  The project was approved by the City Council earlier this year and is part of an aggressive plan to repair La Mirada’s infrastructure over the next several years.

“The sidewalk will be completely removed and replaced with a new layout scheme and landscaping,” says Public Works Manager Gary Sanui.  “Overgrown ficus trees and their roots caused most of the damage to the pavement, and will be removed also.”

The new sidewalk path will feature an attractive walkway with alternating landscape strips of camphor street trees and plants, an automatic irrigation system, and new curb access ramps to meet current state and federal regulations.  Damaged sections of curb, gutter, and street pavement will also be replaced.

Kasa Construction, Inc. was awarded the construction contract in March with a bid of $794,657.  The company has successfully completed similar construction projects for the City in the past.  The project is scheduled for completion later next month.