Construction Notice: Utility Exploration – Pasadena: Colorado/Lake

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Summary: The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is part of Metro’s plan for better transit.
This project will connect the cities of Los Angeles (North Hollywood and Eagle Rock communities), Burbank, Glendale,
and Pasadena through a new zero-emission BRT service while improving access to jobs, education, and other important
destinations.

Beginning in July 2025, crews will begin preliminary activities in Pasadena to prepare the roadway for construction.
These activities will include locating and identifying underground utilities. This notice describes the work at the Colorado Bl and Lake Av intersection.

When: Anticipated to begin Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for approximately three weeks.

Locations:

Colorado Bl
- Westbound lane reduction between Lake Av and Hudson Av.
- Eastbound lane reduction between Lake Av and Mentor Av.
- Right turn lanes reduced in both directions onto Lake Av. Right turns will be maintained.
Lake Av
- Southbound lane reduction between Market Alley and Colorado Bl.
- Right turn lanes reduced in both directions onto Colorado Bl. Right turns will be maintained.

To view all preconstruction activity locations in Pasadena, please visit bit.ly/PasadenaPreconstruction.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm

What to Expect:

Potholing consists of boring a hole through the roadway or sidewalk to locate underground utilities. Once an underground utility is located, the hole is filled back in. Noise and minimal vibration from drilling are expected.
Signs and flaggers will direct traffic and pedestrians through open lanes, sidewalks, and crosswalks.
One lane will be open to traffic at all times. Work will not occur in each area simultaneously and lanes will reopen at the end of each workday.
Access to sidewalks, crosswalks, and businesses will be maintained.
Temporary parking restrictions will be posted in the immediate work area.

Noteworthy:

Construction is dynamic and schedules are subject to change.
Metro bus stops may be relocated or lines could be impacted. For information changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro.
To receive electronic updates or to learn more, please visit the project website at metro.net/nohopasbrt.