Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement

Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project

Construction work is currently underway on the Taft Ave. Sewer Improvement Project. This phase involves nighttime trenching up to 20 feet deep to install the new, larger sewer line.  Construction will move forward in phases going eastbound along the project route.

This page will be updated regularly with project developments and impacts.

• Location: Taft Ave. from Glassell St. to Shaffer St.
• When: Current - End of June.*
• Hours: Monday – Friday; 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.*
  • Weekend work may be necessary.*
• Impacts:
  • Flaggers will be present during this phase of work.
  • No U-turns allowed; some turns may be temporarily restricted - follow posted signs.
  • 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. will be impacted 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.

*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