Fair Oaks Avenue Closure Planned for Weekend Construction

The City of Pasadena announced a complete 48-hour closure of Fair Oaks Avenue between California Boulevard and Bellefontaine Street for construction work. The closure was to begin at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, and continue until 1:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5 requiring all travelers to use alternative routes during this period.

“City officials are advising all motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to completely avoid the area during the construction period,” the City of Pasadena Public Agency announcement states. “The timing of the closure appears designed to minimize disruption to weekday commuter traffic by containing the work primarily to the weekend, though early morning commuters on Monday should be aware that the street may have just reopened.”

Access to several neighborhoods and commercial areas in the southern part of the city will be impacted during the construction period. Huntington Hospital and nearby medical facilities, located close to the construction zone, may be affected.

Residents, visitors, and emergency vehicles will need to use alternative routes to navigate around the closure. Local businesses along this stretch of Fair Oaks Avenue may experience reduced foot and vehicle traffic throughout the weekend. Weekend patrons of these establishments should plan accordingly and consider alternative approaches to reaching these destinations.

For more information or updates regarding the closure, residents can visit the City of Pasadena’s official website at cityofpasadena.net or contact the city’s public works department directly.