Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement

Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project

Work continues on the Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project as crews continue to move east towards Tustin St. This vital upgrade will modernize aging sewer infrastructure to support the community’s future growth and evolving needs.

Current Work

Location: Taft Ave. from Shaffer St. to Cambridge St.
When: Ongoing until mid-September *
Hours: Mon.–Fri.; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*

Crews will be removing the traffic control from Shaffer St. to Cambridge St. this week and street re-striping will take place Friday, September 12. On-street parking will be available starting the night of September 12.   

Location: Taft Ave. from Cambridge St. to Tustin St.
When: Mid-September–Winter of 2025 *
Hours: Mon.–Fri.; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*

Construction will begin with the installation of k-rail barriers to allow our crews access to the pipeline underground. The work includes trenching and installation of the new pipe, which will take approximately three months.

They will be working in sections starting from Cambridge St. and going towards Tustin St.

Project Impacts:

• Turn restrictions will be in place, please follow posted signs.
• Crosswalks may be closed intermittently, please follow posted signs.
• Bike lanes will be unavailable during this time.
• No street parking along the work area.
• At least one lane will remain open for east and westbound traffic.
• Bus stops along Taft Ave. will be impacted during construction. Visit www.octa.net for details.
• Increased activity, dust, and noise are expected near the construction zone.

We appreciate the community’s continued patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement.

*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