Lima Street Construction Begins August 6: Grandview Avenue to Carter Avenue

Public Works Notice

Construction on the Lima Street Water Main Replacement Project will begin Thursday, August 6, on Lima Street between Grandview Avenue and Carter Avenue.

Work will generally occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mainline installation is expected to take approximately two weeks.

Residents should expect temporary No Parking areas, driveway access restrictions, traffic controls, and No Through Traffic signs near the active work zone. Pedestrian and emergency access will be maintained.

Motorists who do not live in the immediate area should use an alternate route.

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at (626) 355-7135.

City Construction Projects

Tracking active infrastructure investments, street rehabilitations, and public works upgrades across the City of Sierra Madre.

Lima Street Water Main Replacement Project

Under Construction ยท Began August 6, 2026

The City is replacing approximately 1,440 linear feet of aging water main on North Lima Street between West Grand View Avenue and West Carter Avenue. The existing infrastructure has reached the end of its service life. Proactively replacing these pipes is necessary to prevent potential water leaks, avoid unplanned service interruptions, and eliminate the increasing maintenance costs associated with outdated lines. This critical upgrade ensures reliable daily water service, improves fire flow reliability for the neighborhood, and supports the long-term sustainability of the City's municipal utility system.

Project Overview

  • Location: North Lima Street, from West Grand View Ave to West Carter Ave
  • Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Anticipated Duration: Six to eight weeks (including testing, connections, and paving)
  • Contractor: AP Engineering (Specification No. WT2601)

Scope of Work

  • Installation of 1,440 linear feet of new 6-inch PVC main.
  • Connection of 41 new water services.
  • Installation of five new fire hydrants and valves.
  • Comprehensive pavement restoration and street striping.
Map of the project area showing North Lima Street highlighted between West Grand View Avenue and West Carter Avenue
Project limits: N. Lima Street from W. Grand View Ave to W. Carter Ave.

Construction Progress (8/6/2026)

Contact Us

232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

(626) 355-7135

Sign up to our Newsletter

Stay up to date on the city's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters.

Sign Up Today!