West Carter Avenue Road Closure

Begins the Week of August 24, 2026

Beginning the week of August 24, West Carter Avenue will be closed within the active construction area beginning at North Grove Street. The North Grove Street/West Carter Avenue intersection will be closed.

The intersections of West Carter Avenue with Oak Crest Drive and North Lima Street will remain open. North Lima Street will also remain open.

The initial closure is expected to last approximately four to five weeks for water main installation. Additional traffic restrictions may be required during subsequent storm drain work.

Please use alternate routes and allow additional travel time. Emergency services access will be

Streets and Sidewalks

The City of Sierra Madre maintains and improves public streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and related pedestrian infrastructure. Public Works performs routine maintenance, coordinates pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation projects, and administers work affecting the public right-of-way.

Streets & Sidewalk Services

Report a Street or Sidewalk Issue Report potholes, damaged pavement, sidewalk hazards, curb or gutter concerns, and other public infrastructure issues to Public Works.
Current Construction Projects View active City infrastructure projects, construction information, schedules, and project updates.
Public Works Permits & Construction Standards Find requirements for excavation, encroachment, utility work, and other activities affecting streets, sidewalks, or the public right-of-way.

Infrastructure Program Snapshot

76.7 Citywide average Pavement Condition Index in the 2023 Pavement Management Report
2,535 Sidewalk lift locations identified in the City's sidewalk assessment
319 Locations identified for full sidewalk replacement

Planning future improvements: Street and sidewalk work is prioritized based on pavement condition, pedestrian safety, accessibility, available funding, coordination with utility projects, and other infrastructure needs. Visit the City's Construction Projects pages for current and planned capital improvements.

Public Works evaluates pavement conditions and performs routine maintenance, repairs, and larger rehabilitation projects to preserve Sierra Madre's street network and extend the useful life of pavement.

Pavement Condition Index

The Pavement Condition Index, or PCI, is a numerical rating used to evaluate pavement condition and assist with maintenance and rehabilitation planning. The City's 2023 Pavement Management Report identified a citywide average PCI of 76.7, with arterial streets averaging 81.0 and local streets averaging 74.1.

Why PCI matters: Pavement management helps the City determine where preventative maintenance can extend pavement life and where more substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction may be required.

View 2023 Pavement Management Report

Sierra Madre evaluates and repairs sidewalks to address trip hazards, improve pedestrian accessibility, and maintain safe public walkways.

Citywide Sidewalk Assessment

The City's sidewalk assessment identified 2,535 locations with vertical displacements ranging from approximately one-quarter inch to 2.5 inches and identified 319 locations requiring full sidewalk replacement. Tree roots are a significant contributor to sidewalk displacement in many locations.

Repair Methods

Depending on the condition and severity of a sidewalk defect, work may include precision saw-cutting to remove a vertical trip hazard or complete removal and replacement of damaged concrete.

Accessibility Improvements

The City also incorporates curb-ramp and accessibility improvements into street and sidewalk projects when appropriate. The City's prior program information reports 168 curb ramps upgraded to current accessibility standards.

View Sidewalk Assessment

Street and sidewalk improvements are programmed over multiple years because infrastructure needs exceed the funding available in any single fiscal year. Public Works evaluates projects using several factors rather than relying on a single condition score.

Condition Pavement condition, sidewalk displacement, deterioration, and the type of repair required.
Safety & Accessibility Pedestrian hazards, accessibility needs, traffic conditions, and other public-safety considerations.
Project Coordination Coordination with water-main replacement, utility work, curb ramps, drainage improvements, and other capital projects.
Available Funding Eligibility for local, state, and regional transportation funding and the amount available within each fiscal year.

Sierra Madre uses a combination of local, state, and regional transportation revenues to fund street, sidewalk, pedestrian, and related infrastructure improvements. The funding source used for an individual project depends on eligibility requirements and the scope of work.

Common Funding Sources

  • Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
  • State gas tax revenues
  • Measure M transportation revenues
  • Measure R transportation revenues
  • Proposition C transportation revenues

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!