Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement

Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project

Construction crews working on the Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project are currently performing manhole work within an open trench located in the median between Glassell St. and Shaffer St. on Taft Ave. Once this phase is complete, crews will begin work on the next segment of Taft Ave., between Shaffer St. and Cambridge St. As a reminder, this portion of the project involves replacing 15-inch pipe with 21-inch pipe to improve the reliability of the sewer system and ensure we continue delivering this essential service to the community. 

Current Work

• Location: Taft Ave. near Glassell St. and Shaffer St. 
• When: Currently ongoing until July. *
  • No construction work will take place on Memorial Day.
• Hours: Mon – Fri.; 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.* 
• Impacts:
  • Flaggers will be present during work hours near the railroad tracks.
  • Permanent K-rail barriers will be installed, with traffic control measures extending beyond Glassell St. and Shaffer St.
  • At least one lane will remain open for east and westbound traffic.
  • Increased activity, dust, and noise are expected near the construction zone.
  • No street parking along the work area.
  • Bus stops along Taft Ave. will be impacted during construction.

Upcoming Work

Location: Taft Ave. from Shaffer St. to Cambridge St.

This phase of the project will include the installation of permanent K-rail barriers, trenching, and manhole construction work. It will begin at the intersection of Shaffer St. and Taft Ave. Some turn lanes may be closed, and detours may be required. Afterward, work will progress eastbound along Taft Ave. toward Tustin Ave., following a similar approach.

Additional details will be provided as the start of this phase approaches.

• When: Starting mid-July and lasting for about 3 months*
• Hours: Mon – Fri.; 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.* 
  • Weekend work may be necessary. *

• Impacts:
  • No street parking along the work area.
  • No U-turns allowed; some turns may be restricted – follow posted signs.
  • At least one lane will remain open for east and westbound traffic.
  • Bus stops along Taft Ave. will be impacted during construction.
  • Increased activity, dust, and noise are expected near the construction zone.

*All dates and times are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather.

Project Description: 

The Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project will replace and relocate a portion of the Taft Sewer in the City of Orange.

This project will upsize almost two miles of pipe along Taft Avenue from Glassell Street to Sacramento Street, northbound on Sacramento Street to Brentford Avenue, to Breckenridge Street to Meats Avenue. The current pipe ranges between 12 to 15 inches and will be upsized to 18 to 21 inches.

A portion of the sewer that currently runs along Tustin Street will be relocated to North Sacramento Street where there is more room to install a larger pipe and facilitates the future maintenance of the pipeline.

Project Schedule: December 2024 – Fall 2026