Downtown Developments & Construction Updates
Livermore Downtown Inc has partnered with the City of Livermore to bring Downtown Businesses and the Livermore community on-going downtown construction updates.*
Livermore Downtown, Inc. provides its services to all businesses and properties that are located in the downtown core. As such, this page will reflect projects and work within that core only. Our district encompasses Old First Street to P Street and Fourth Street to Railroad Avenue.
*Please keep in mind, this information is subject to change without advance notice. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only. Although every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, Livermore Downtown Inc makes no warranties, express or implied, or representations as to the accuracy of content on this website. Livermore Downtown Inc assumes no liability or responsibility for any error or omissions in the information contained in the website or the operation of the website.
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE ABOVE "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTS" IMAGE, PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK:
https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/community-development/downtown
For all other construction updates and timely notifications in downtown read on below!
Construction updates are listed here chronologically with the most current, or up to date information towards the top!
If you have questions regarding specific areas, feel free to email lms@livermoredowntown.com and we'll do our best to connect you to the appropriate agency or resource.
May 26, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Ongoing project timeline update. Click HERE to view a downloadable PDF.
May 18, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: "L Street Garage Area Schedule and Impacts" and "Veterans Way Detour Map"
Beginning May 22 and going through June there will be a detour in place at Veterans Way. Please view the below maps for details regarding the ongoing projects. The “L Street Garage Area Schedule and Impacts” gives detailed information about the project. The “Veterans Way Detour Map” is simplified shows how traffic on Veterans Way will be detoured around the construction site starting on May 22nd.
We will follow up with maps that single out deliveries, pedestrian access, and parking during construction as they become available to us. Alternative parking is available at the Livermore Valley Center Parking Structure at 2350 Railroad Ave and directly adjacent to that at the I Street Garage also accessible via Railroad Ave.
Click here to download a viewable PDF of the BELOW map.
Click here to download a viewable PDF of the BELOW map.
May 3rd, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: General update to long term plans.
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April 28, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: General update to long term plans.
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April 19, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: General update to long term plans.
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April 12, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Cal Water Service - Water Main Replacement Project.
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March 30, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: General update to long term plans.
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February 22, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: General update to long term plans.
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February 2, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: General update to long term plans.
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January 26, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Comcast Work Update.
Update on the Comcast work to install a new high-speed line in the parking area behind the downtown businesses: Comcast has installed their conduit from Sunrise Mountain to the west side of the First St. Ale house.
They will not be on site for the remainder of this week.
Starting next week, from 1/31/23 to 2/4/23, they will be open-trenching (in sections) between the Ale house and S L Street (highlighted below)
This work will be at NIGHT (7PM-3:30AM).
-They will be posting NO PARKING signs this week (effective only at NIGHT after 6PM)
-The alley way will be closed during trenching for safety of the public.
-Site will be restored every night for regular use during the day.
January 23, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Comcast to begin work downtown.
Comcast will begin construction of the new comm line along the backside of the north side businesses in downtown. They will be working NIGHTS (7PM-3:30PM) starting this Monday 1/23/23. Work will begin at the EAST end behind Sunrise Mountain and work towards the west all the way to S L Street. Work areas will be restored each night to allow daytime use.
Notifications (door hangers) were posted 2 weeks ago. The Comcast representative and City of Livermore walked door to door to remind businesses. NO PARKING signs were posted on 1/20/23. Comcast also left business cards should there be any issues. If you have any further questions, please contact LDI and we can connect you to the right person.
December 23, 2022
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: (see image below)
Please be advised that the City of Livermore will be conducting surveys in the areas shown in red on the map below (First Street and L Street). These areas will be barricaded and site surveys will be conducted beginning late night on December 27th until approximately 1:00 PM on December 28th, 2022.
November 11, 2022
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: (see image below, or download image here)
September 18, 2022
ONGOING PG&E CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Please see the attached PG&E schedule for the weeks of 9/12-9/30 for the ongoing project to replace the gas distribution main and services through downtown Livermore.
This is not a new project, it is part of the ongoing service that you have been seeing. The work will be on S. Livermore Ave. We'll continue to keep you updated as we receive information.
September 15, 2022
FROM CITY OF LIVERMORE
LIVERMORE LEGACY:
-Legacy contractor encountered issues with the sewer lateral work on 1st street and had to postpone the work. NO FURTHER CLOSURES on 1st Street this week. Will inform you once the lane closure/work has been rescheduled.
September 14, 2022
FROM CITY OF LIVERMORE: UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION - WEEK OF: 9/12/22 and 9/19/22
PHASE 1: TRASH ENCLOSURE PROJECT:
-Contractor will be working on Demolition and Site Excavation inside the fenced area for the next 2 weeks.
-Expect dump truck leaving the site – “TRUCKS ENTERING AND LEAVING” Warning signs will be posted during haul off days.
-“BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and Traffic directional signs were installed along the perimeter of the construction fence.
LIVERMORE LEGACY:
Scheduled Traffic Control Schedule
-Starting 9/14/22 Right Lane on SB S L Street will be closed for MAX of 4-weeks – Contractor will be working on S L Street frontage improvements.
-9/16 Right Lane Closure on Eastbound Railroad Ave. – Contractor will be working on sidewalk construction - “BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and REDUCE SPEED signs will be posted along the closure area.
-9/14/22-9/16/22, 9/19/22 – Regular lane closures on 1st Street between S L Street and S M Street – Contractor will be working on Sewer Later tie in
PG&E RESTORATION WORK ON S LIVERMORE AVE:
PG&E will continue restoration work for their new gas main on S Livermore Ave.
Scheduled Traffic Control Schedule
-There will be lane closures on different sections of SB S Livermore throughout the next 2 weeks. NOT CONCURRENTLY. – This includes minor detours (Please attached map for more details on locations)
-9/21/22 – Lane Closure on RT lane of Northbound S L Street @ 4th Street
September 12, 2022
LIVERMORE LEGACY:
-Contractor for the Livermore Legacy Apartments (SBI) will continue to work on Railroad Ave frontage all this week. Right lane closure on eastbound Railroad Ave. beginning today 9/12/22.
-Contractor to close the outside lane of SB S L Street between Railroad Ave. and First Street during construction of the S L Street frontage (MAX of 4 weeks) beginning 9/14/22. Turn restrictions are not permitted with this closure.
-Lane closure and frontage work on S L Street will begin on 9/14/22. “BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and REDUCE SPEED signs will be posted along the S L Street closure area.
-Expect lane closures on 1st Street (between S L and S M Street) on Tuesday 9/13/22 through 9/16/22 and the week of 9/19/22 for pot holing and sewer work.
FROM PG&E
Please see attached weekly schedule update for our ongoing project to replace the gas distribution main and services along S Livermore Ave.
September 9, 2022
One minor update: The scheduled lane closures on 1st street (between S L and S “M” Street) for Legacy Sewer and Water work was cancelled today due to equipment breaking down. Scheduled work for the week of 9/12/22 on First Street will proceed as noted on the update.
September 8, 2022
The City has just given Cal Water permission to continue work on a water lateral stub out for the L-Street garage on NB S L Street TOMORROW, 9/9/22
Please expect a Right Lane Closure on NB S L Street (mainly between 1st street and Railroad Ave)
-Due to the delay of public notification (posting of message board), The City did not allow Legacy/SBI to close the outside lane of SB S L Street between Railroad Ave. and First Street on Monday 9/12/22 – Closure will begin on 9/14/22 (Wednesday).
-PG&E were able to schedule a crew to place back the striping on SB S L Street this morning. Since it was prior to most businesses opening, I allowed them to proceed to lessen the impact.
All other previously noted lane closures to proceed as scheduled.
September 8, 2022
PLEASE NOTE THERE HAVE BEEN SOME UPDATES FROM THE CITY OF LIVERMORE
PLEASE READ FOR CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 9/5/22
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION
WEEK OF: 9/5/22 and 9/12/22
PHASE 1: TRASH ENCLOSURE PROJECT:
-Contractor will continue demolition work inside the fenced area this week and next. Work was suspended this week due to extreme hot weather.
-Expect dump truck leaving the site – “TRUCKS ENTERING AND LEAVING” Warning signs will be posted during haul off days.
-“BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and Traffic directional signs were installed along the perimeter of the construction fence.
PG&E GAS RELOCATION ON S L STREET:
-PG&E completed restoration of S L Street Pavement yesterday.
-PG&E will be restoring permanent striping on SB S L Street Next week – City of Livermore will confirm specific date once received.
LIVERMORE LEGACY:
-Contractor for the Livermore Legacy Apartments (SBI) will continue to work on Railroad Ave frontage all this week and next. Expect a right lane closure on eastbound Railroad Ave. on Monday 9/12/22.
-Contractor to close the outside lane of SB S L Street between Railroad Ave. and First Street during construction of the S L Street frontage (MAX of 4 weeks). Turn restrictions are not permitted with this closure.
-Lane closure and frontage work on S L Street will not begin until the week of 9/12/22. “BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and REDUCE SPEED signs will be posted along the S L Street closure area.
-Expect lane closures on 1st Street (between S L and S M Street) on Friday 9/10/22 and the week of 9/12/22 for water and sewer work.
PG&E RESTORATION WORK ON S LIVERMORE AVE:
-PG&E currently adjusting utility lids and backfilling and plugging trenches this week
-PG&E will be paving roadway on the week of 9/12/22
-There will be lane closures on different sections of SB S Livermore throughout the next 2 weeks. NOT CONCURRENTLY.
– This includes minor detours
September 2, 2022
UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF LIVERMORE
PLEASE READ FOR CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 9/5/22
*There will be NO CONSTRUCTION WORK on 9/5/22 (Labor Day)
PHASE 1: TRASH ENCLOSURE PROJECT:
Contractor will continue demolition work inside the fenced area all of next week.
Expect dump truck leaving the site – “TRUCKS ENTERING AND LEAVING” Warning signs will be posted during haul off days.
“BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and Traffic directional signs were installed along the perimeter of the construction fence.
PG&E GAS RELOCATION ON S L STREET:
PG&E is scheduled to complete their work on S L Street on 9/7/22 – They will be working on restoration on 9/6 & 9/7
LIVERMORE LEGACY:
Contractor for the Livermore Legacy Apartments (SBI) will continue to work on Railroad Ave frontage all of next week.
Expect right lane closure on Eastbound Railroad Avenue on Tuesday 9/6/22.
For safety of the public and workers, the City has allowed SBI to close the outside lane of SB S L Street between Railroad Ave. and First Street during construction of the S L Street frontage (MAX of 4 weeks). Advance message board will be posted today to notify commuters. Turn restrictions are not permitted with this closure. Lane closure and frontage work on S L Street will not begin until the week of 9/12/22. “BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION” signs and REDUCE SPEED signs will be posted along the S L Street closure area.
PG&E RESTORATION WORK ON S LIVERMORE AVE:
PG&E and their contractor distributed notification letters out to the businesses on S Livermore Ave. this week
PG&E posted NO PARKING signs along S Livermore Ave this week and will begin restoration work next week on different sections of S Livermore Ave. from Veterans Way to Third Street (starting 9/6/22).
Expect lane closures along Southbound Livermore Ave.