Public Works

Artesia Great Boulevard Project

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

Project Summary

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Street improvements are coming to Artesia Boulevard between Harbor Avenue/Susanna Road to Downey Avenue. This 3.2 mile project will consist of roadway improvements such as asphalt roadway removal and replacement, concrete sidewalk, curb replacement, median and median fencing improvements, traffic signal enhancements, installation of ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) equipment, street lighting, pedestrian lighting improvements, stormwater bio-retention treatments, Class IV bike lanes, bulb-outs, landscape improvements, new street furniture, and wayfinding signage.

The project began in early 2023.

Project Area

Planned Project Improvements

Tree Work and Wildlife

A Landscaping Plan has been developed as part of this project. The Artesia Great Boulevard Project will add approximately 400 new public trees in place of 150 old public trees to be removed. This will beautify our communities and create a unified corridor. Trees selected for removal are predetermined prior to construction to either be in declining condition or impacted by infrastructure improvement (construction). The City of Long Beach will post notices on the trees selected for removal the week of January 23, 2023. The contractor plans to begin tree removal 10 days after the posting as one of their initial tasks.

Project Funding

This project is funded by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Grants and City Infrastructure Bonds.

More Information

• Artesia Great Boulevard Project City Council Meeting Presentation - October 11, 2022
• Artesia Great Boulevard Community Meeting Presentation - July 28, 2021
• Artesia Great Boulevard Landscaping Plan

    Latest Updates

November 2024:

Beach Streets Uptown takes place this Saturday, November 9, 2024 on Artesia Boulevard! Learn about the Great Artesia Boulevard project, which will transform the area into a safer, more accessible corridor and get Long Beach closer to the goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and injuries, as set in the Safe Streets Long Beach Action Plan.

Key highlights include:

• 3.2 miles of rehabilitated sidewalk and roadway for improved travel experience
• 4 new smart traffic signals to improve efficiency and slow traffic for improved safety
• 19 bus stops with improved accessibility and amenities
• 6 new crosswalks to improve safety and accessibility
• 400 new drought-tolerant trees that will provide shade and add visual appeal

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