The Scoop: City Project Updates

Week of September 16, 2024

Road closures and project updates throughout the City. To receive notifications, please sign up to be notified directly.

New items or updated information this week are listed with two asterisks (**).

**2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project

The City of Morgan Hill and Teichert Construction will begin grinding and paving operation and is intended to address the City's pavement rehabilitation needs. Work will take place through various neighborhoods starting July 22, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and will continue through October 2024. Once pavement work is completed, Teichert crews or their subcontractor will start utility raising operation, striping, and other miscellaneous work. The areas of significant work include:

• Foothill Court, Mathilda Court, Manor Court
• Del Monte Avenue from Ciolino Avenue to Cosmo Avenue
• Del Monte Avenue from Second Street to Keystone Avenue
• Keystone Avenue from Del Monte Avenue to Monterey Road
• Digital Drive
• Cochrane Circle
• Markross Court
• San Pedro Avenue from Butterfield Boulevard to Walnut Grove Drive
• San Ramon Drive from San Pedro Avenue to San Marcos Court
• Vineyard Boulevard from Monterey Road to LaCrosse Circle
• East Dunne Overpass from Laurel Court to Condit Road
• Vineyard Court

Starting September 3, 2024, the Dunne Avenue overpass from Walnut Grove Drive to Condit Road will begin construction for the improvement of ramps and pavement rehabilitation. This work will take place mostly at night from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Sunday to Thursday). Work will include a lane closure for the West Bound portion of Dunne Avenue from Murphy Avenue to Walnut Grove Drive for the duration of the project (Approximately 4 weeks).

September 15 (Sunday)

Night work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., set up Pedestrian Access for second set of ADA ramps for Dunne Avenue overpass (West Bound for both North and South Ramps). For West Bound Dunne Avenue, one lane will be closed from Murphy Avenue to Walnut Grove Drive. Form Ramp for Dunne Avenue Overpass (East Bound for South Ramp).

September 16 (Monday)

Day work from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., crack seal - East Dunne Avenue. Night work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Set Up K-Rails for second set of ADA Ramps for Dunne Avenue overpass (West Bound for both North and South Ramps). For West Bound Dunne Avenue, one lane will be closed from Murphy Avenue to Walnut Grove Drive. West bound Dunne Avenue On Ramp and Off Ramps will be closed. Form ADA Ramp for Dunne Avenue Overpass (East Bound for South Ramp).

September 17 (Tuesday)

Day work from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., crack seal - East Dunne Avenue/Hale Avenue. Night work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.Demo second set of ADA Ramps for Dunne Avenue Overpass (West Bound for both North and South Ramps). For West Bound Dunne Avenue, one lane will be closed from Murphy Avenue to Walnut Grove Drive. Pour ADA Ramp for Dunne Avenue Overpass (East Bound for South Ramp).

September 18 (Wednesday)

Day work from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., crack seal - Hale Avenue/Butterfield Boulevard.Night work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Grade ADA Ramps for Dunne Avenue Overpass (West Bound for both North and South Ramps)For West Bound Dunne Avenue, one lane will be closed from Murphy Avenue to Walnut Grove Drive.Strip ADA Ramp Form for Dunne Avenue Overpass (East Bound for South Ramp).

September 19 (Thursday)

Day work from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., crack seal - Butterfield Boulevard. Night work 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., grade and form ADA Ramps for Dunne Avenue Overpass (West Bound for both North and South Ramps). For West Bound Dunne Avenue, one lane will be closed from Murphy Avenue to Walnut Grove Drive.

September 20 (Friday)

Day work from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., crack seal - Butterfield Boulevard/Cory Lane.

Please plan for extra time through these areas, and plan to utilize alternative routes whenever possible. For questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected] and [email protected]

**Butterfield Fire Station Project

The contractor is currently working on frontage improvements (Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, Driveway) along Butterfield Boulevard from just south of the VTA parking lot to the County Courthouse driveway entrance. This work will continue over the next three weeks. Sidewalks will be closed at this time and the bike lane will be closed until the pavement restoration work and sidewalk is restored.

The new Butterfield Fire Station Project along Butterfield Boulevard, between the VTA parking lot and the County Courthouse is under construction. The scope of work for this project includes but is not limited to site demolition of existing flatwork and existing landscaping, installation and construction of a new 6,065 square foot fire station, site work and ADA parking upgrades.

For questions or additional information please contact Yat Cho, Senior Project Manager at [email protected]

Manzanita Park Project continues work along Monterey Road from Burnett Avenue to north of Tilton Avenue

The Manzanita Park Project between Burnett & Tilton will have a single lane closer at times for various construction activities. Please expect delays Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be partial lane closures at Monterey Road and Burnett Avenue that may result in traffic delays. The construction is expected to continue for a few months.

View additional information on the Manzanita Park Project webpage.

The Village at Madrone Apartments

Frontage work has started. Monterey Road paving is tentatively scheduled for 9/12. The alternate date for paving is 9/17. There will also be a type 2 slurry proposed for a later date.

Kerley Project

There will be a single lane closure going northbound & southbound on Monterey Road between Peebles Avenue and Burnett Avenue. This will be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Expect delays.

Downtown Parking Lot between Second and Third Streets

The private parking lot behind Giorgio's Restaurant is under construction for improvements and will have intermittent closures. Ultimately, the private improvements will eliminate connection between the northern portion of the parking lot, which is private, and the southern portion of the parking lot, which is public. Construction in this area will continue for several weeks. Due to the work on the private parking lot, the City-owned public parking lot behind Sushi Confidential, Rosy's at the Beach, and The Hill will necessitate changes to allow traffic flow through the lot.

**Condit Sewer Capacity Upgrade Project

The Condit Sewer Capacity Upgrade Project will install a new 12" sewer main along Condit Road from East Dunne Avenue to Barrett Avenue. City Council recently voted to award the contract for the project to SubTerra Construction, Inc. Construction is progressing north along Condit Road between Barrett Avenue and San Pedro Avenue and is expected to complete this fall. Installation of the main sewer pipe has been completed and crews are now restoring the roadway. The project will be restoring and resurfacing roadway from Barrett Avenue and East Dunne Avenue. The public should be mindful of potential lane adjustments and closures and take alternate routes if possible. Please obey all posted construction signage. Access to the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center will be limited to one entrance while work is being done in the area. We will continue to coordinate with the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center and Aquatics Center to ensure access during construction.

Sidewalk Saturdays

This event takes place the second Saturday of each month from April through December, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on East 3rd Street in Downtown Morgan Hill. A portion of Third Street between Monterey Road and Depot Street will be closed; the remaining portion will be closed to through traffic. Road closures will be in place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

East Dunne Hillside Reservoir Project

A Community Meeting was held on August 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Oaks Clubhouse, 3490 Oak Hill Courts. To view the presentation please visit the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | City of Morgan Hill, CA - Official Website .

The City has completed plans and is acquiring the permits to build a new 850,000-gallon hillside water tank on East Dunne Avenue. The Initial Study (PDF) was prepared by Raney Planning and Management. The City Council reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration at its May 15, 2024, meeting. The Project was awarded to Azul Works, Inc. on June 26, 2024. The project received $4 Million in grant funds from the Department of Water Resources. Construction could start as early as September 2024.

URBAN GRANT PROJECT SPONSOR:

East Dunne Reservoir Initial Study Attachments:

1. RHAA View Shed Analysis
2. Air Quality CalEEMod Outputs
3. Geotechnical Investigation
4. Drainage Technical Memorandum
5. Noise Assessment Study
6. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

Old Monterey Road Underground Utilities Project

The Old Monterey Road Underground Utilities Project will include the undergrounding of overhead utilities along Llagas Road from Old Monterey Road to Monterey Road. A Public Hearing was held on May 15, 2024, for this project in order to form an Underground Utility District. Residents within 300' of the Proposed Underground Utility District will be notified through mail. Staff will be working with PGE to design project prior to construction with a tentative start date of 2030.

2023 Inflow and Infiltration Sewer Project

The 2023 Inflow and Infiltration Sewer Project is close to completion, crews will be completing punch list items. This annual project repairs sections of the sewer main throughout the city.

Utility-Related Roadwork to Occur Throughout Morgan Hill

Frontier Communications continues to upgrade and install new fiber optic communication cables throughout the city. In some cases, this work includes cutting into the roadway and sidewalk to place new underground conduit that houses the fiber optic cable. Fiber optic cable is also being installed on existing poles in areas of the City that are served overhead.

Work is occurring in multiple area and may include road closures, lane reductions or crews may be required to briefly stop traffic for repositioning. Please be mindful of 72-hour no parking notices and sidewalk closures associated with the work. You may also see paint markings or small flags of varying colors for utilities in your area. These markings are to indicate the locations of other utility lines in the area, and to ensure that damage and outages do not occur as a result of the work the telecommunications company is doing to update or install their cables. This work should not impact your utility service. Utility companies should be using chalk paint so the markings will remain only temporarily.

Frontier Communications is using the subcontractor Golden State Utility Company for the fiber optic cable installation. Golden State Utility Company will be placing door hangers and no parking notices in neighborhoods prior to the start of work.

For information on the Frontier project and service availability, residents can contact Frontier directly at 877-436-0325 (residential), 877-414-1311 (business), or visit https://www.getfrontierfiber.com for more information.

Please drive cautiously through construction areas and follow signage for detours. Whenever possible, utilize alternate routes while the work is being completed.

If you have questions or see anything that looks unsafe, please contact the City at [email protected]

For immediate safety issues, please call 911.

New Maintenance Services Request Service

The City has a new maintenance services request service! Report a problem or request service such as water leaks, questions concerning water meters, sidewalk repair, tree trimming, graffiti abatement, traffic signal issues, street light outage, illegal dump, storm flooding, backed up culvert, or park maintenance issues using the new SeeClickFix system. Please visit the SeeClickFix website at https://seeclickfix.com or download the SeeClickFix app on your smart phone to create an account today!

BlueWave Express Carwash at Monterey Rd. & Cochrane Rd.

The BlueWave Express Carwash Project, located on the northwest corner of Monterey Road and Cochrane Road intersection, has restarted work along the Monterey Road frontage which involves the installation of new curb, gutter, and sidewalk.

Busk Development Project

This project is complete and on punch list stage.

Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project - Phase 2A

This project is now complete but was managed and implemented by Valley Water to provide flood protection to the Morgan Hill community in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the State to plan, design, and construct improvements along 13.9 miles of channel. The federally authorized preferred project protects the urban area of Morgan Hill from a 1% (or 100-year) flood and reduces the frequency of flooding in surrounding areas. Construction includes channel modifications and the replacement of road crossings.

Phase 2A Scope of Work: (a portion of Reach 8) Construct approximately 2,300 linear feet of a horseshoe-shaped underground tunnel 14-foot x 10 foot and approximately 1,600 linear feet of 10 ft. x 9 ft. twin Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts (RCBs) upstream and downstream of the proposed tunnel to carry high water flows in Morgan Hill. Low flows will remain within the existing creek that winds through downtown Morgan Hill in Reach 8. Construction is expected to take 2.5 years and will include traffic control, detours, utility coordination and relocation, and public outreach. The construction contract was awarded to Flatiron West, Inc. for $44 million. Learn more about this project at https://www.valleywater.org/upperllagas.

Please Note

This Phase of Valley Water's Project is nearly complete. All of the underground utility relocations and flood control improvements are installed with only punch list items remaining. The next Phase (Phase 2B) is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in late 2024. Phase 2B Scope of Work includes extending the box culvert at Main/Hale to Wright Avenue, constructing a weir structure at wright/Hale, relocating utilities along Hale, Hale road widening between Main and Wright, new street lights, undergrounding of overhead electrical lines-west side only, and a new traffic signal at Wright/Hale.

Temporary Closure, Sections of Mission View Dr., Eagle View Dr.

The City has elected to temporarily close sections of Mission View Drive and Eagle View Drive to aid in the prevention and enforcement of unsafe use of the streets in this area. Roadway closures began February 2021 and additional information is available.

Edes Art Gallery at Second Street and Monterey Road

The Edes Art Gallery on 2nd Street and Monterey Road in downtown has received building permits and is beginning construction. This is a 2-story, 6,600 SF building for a fine art gallery. Completion is expected in 2024.

West Little Llagas Creek Trail Planning Meeting

An online community meeting was held for the West Little Llagas Creek Trail Future Extensions on May 29, 2024. For more information, visit the West Little Llagas Creek Trail Extension Webpage.

Roadwork Updates

PG&E Undergrounding Work along Hale Extension

PG&E will be installing conduits along Hale Extension from Spring Avenue to 500 feet north. The conduits will be placed in the landscape area, but the northbound lane will need to be closed during the day, in order to perform the work and provide worker safety. The conduits have all been installed, however, the overhead to underground conversion still needs to be scheduled. The tentative dates provided by PG&E are the end of August 2024 to complete the work. The southbound lane is unaffected and will remain open. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Downtown Public Spaces

The City of Morgan Hill is working with local businesses in the Downtown to allow business uses, such as restaurants, to expand onto sidewalks, parking spaces and other public spaces. There may be limited traffic control devices and construction work occurring on Monterey Road and adjacent side streets in the Downtown. For information, contact Chris Ghione at [email protected].

Monterey Sewer Trunk Line to Gilroy Project

This project proposes to construct a new parallel sewer trunk line from the Harding/Highland intersection to Renz Road in Gilroy. Design plans have been reviewed by the stakeholders. The City presented the sewer alignment to the City of Gilroy on Monday, April 29, 2019, and the alignment was approved. The design is 99% completed with final design expected to be complete by December 2024. The City is currently acquiring the remaining easements and permits necessary to install the improvements. Construction funding is expected in July 2024 with construction tentatively scheduled to start summer 2025. Additional Information Available..

Parks and Trails

Traffic Signal Box Painting at Community Center

Artist Amanda Santiago painted the traffic signal box at the Community Center entrance. The artwork was approved by the City Council and Arts Commission.

**Madrone Channel Trail Project

Phase 1 improvements for the Madrone Channel Trail have been completed. Phase 2 improvements will provide a paved trail along Madrone Water Channel from Main Avenue to Tennant Avenue. City Council voted to award the project to Beals Martin and Associates, Inc. in February 2024. Trail paving is nearing completion and will be moving to striping and final clean up items along the trail from East Main Avenue to Tennant Avenue. Valley Water has identified work along this section of the trail that will keep the trail closed until project completion. The trail will remain closed through September until the project is completed. Trucks will be entering and exiting the roadways at Dunne Avenue and Tennant Avenue. The Public should be mindful of trail closures and obey all construction signage. Learn more about this project at the City's Capital Improvement Program webpage. This project is made possible by Valley Water through the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program and MTC Transportation Development Act (TDA) grant.

3rd Street Park Landscape Maintenance

Sections of landscaping at the 3^rd Street Creek Park will be fenced off for re-seeding efforts. The park will remain open to the public, but some sections will remain fenced off depending on health of new grass.

Maintenance Updates

Storm Preparation

• Citywide