Background
Distribution mainline pipes are the backbone of LADWP’s water distribution system. There are approximately 6,780 miles of mainline pipe and 27 percent are over 80 years old.
With a focus on infrastructure improvement programs, LADWP will continue to provide customers with a reliable source of water by upgrading major system components that are old, or located in seismic areas.
The Roscoe Mainline project is an important part of LADWP’s plan to accelerate the pace of replacing aging infrastructure. Customers will benefit from the new mainline pipe with enhanced fire protection, seismic resiliency and improved water system reliability and flexibility.
Project Description
LADWP crews will install approximately 3,000 feet of 16- inch steel mainline pipe on Roscoe Blvd between White Oak Ave and Louise Ave.
The project began in Summer 2022 and will continue for approximately 16 months. LADWP is committed to completing this project as safely and as quickly as possible.
Construction Information
Work will be done in manageable segments to minimize traffic impact. Each work section will take approximately two weeks to complete. At the end of each work shift, trenches will be covered with steel plates to maintain driveway access until the next work shift begins.
Daytime Operation Hours
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Occasional Saturday work may occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Project Schedule
Summer 2022 – Fall 2023
Region
San Fernando Valley
Traffic Information
In active construction areas, there will be at least one westbound and one eastbound lane open at all times. Construction along Roscoe Blvd at the intersections of White Oak Ave and Louise Ave will include partial street closures.
Temporary tow-away/no-parking signs will be posted as needed. Local and driveway access will be provided.
Contacts
W. Valley District Superintendent
Jaime Castrellon
(818) 775-5422
[email protected]
W. Valley Field Engineer
William Jones
818-775-5490
[email protected]
Community Liaison
Christina Holland
213-367-1076
[email protected]
A related project – the Roscoe Trunk Line Replacement Project will begin in 2024.