Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement

Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project

OC San is continuing work on the Taft Ave. Sewer Improvement Project to improve the reliability and capacity of the regional sewer system in the City of Orange. Crews are finalizing potholing work at Glassell St. and Taft Ave. This involves carefully excavating holes to locate and verify underground utilities for safer and efficient construction. Once finished, major construction will begin at Taft Ave. and Glassell St., moving east along the project route.

Potholing Work Remaining:

Glassell St. and Taft Ave. Intersection

• When: Starting end of March and lasting up to 7 days.
• Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upcoming work:

As part of this phase, crews will excavate a 20-foot-deep trench to access the sewer pipeline. This project will upgrade nearly two miles of pipeline, increasing its size from 12-15 inches to 18-21 inches for larger capacity and reliability.

As construction progresses along Taft Ave, the project page will be updated with details on work activities and potential impacts for the specific construction segment.

• Location: Taft Ave. from Glassell St. to Tustin St.
• When: Starting Mid-March 2025 and ongoing for a year.*
• Hours: Monday – Friday; 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary.*
  • Construction will be performed in sections along Taft Ave.
  • The entire Taft Ave. stretch, from Glassell to Tustin, will not be under construction at the same time.

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

Impacts:

• Some turns may be temporarily restricted near the construction zone - please follow all posted signage
• At least one lane will remain open for eastbound and westbound traffic at all times.
• Parking will be restricted near the construction zone.
• Bus stops along Taft Ave. may be relocated during construction
• Increased activity, dust and noise levels are expected near the construction zone.
• Traffic control measures will stay in place until each section of work is finished.

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