Overview

Beginning on October 16, Metro’s contractor, C Below, Inc., will initiate an underground utility investigation in Cerritos. This investigation will take place along Artesia Boulevard near Dumont Avenue and is part of the early engineering efforts for the Southeast Gateway Line project.

The work is scheduled to continue until October 30, occurring on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., depending on weather conditions. This utility investigation is a crucial preparatory step that helps ensure the safe and efficient construction of large public infrastructure projects.

Key details

  • Start date: October 16
  • End date: October 30
  • Location: Artesia Boulevard near Dumont Avenue, Cerritos
  • Contractor: C Below, Inc.
  • Work hours: Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Purpose: To conduct an underground utility investigation
  • Utilities being mapped: Gas, water, sewer, and communication lines
  • Impact on traffic: Short-term lane reductions or closures expected
  • Daily lane restoration: Lanes will reopen each day after work is completed
  • Emergency access: Will remain open, along with access to homes, businesses, and driveways
  • Permits: All necessary permits and approvals have been obtained
  • Post-investigation: Street surface will be patched and fully restored

Context

This utility investigation is one of the initial visible steps toward the construction of the Southeast Gateway Line, a long-planned transit project aimed at improving public transportation in the region.

What happens next

Once the drilling and mapping of underground utilities are completed, the street surface will be restored, and further construction activities for the Southeast Gateway Line can be anticipated.

What we don't know yet

Details regarding the subsequent phases of construction and specific timelines for the Southeast Gateway Line project are not confirmed.