PSA: SGRT still closed at 183rd southbound
12-11-12, 03:05 PM
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PSA: SGRT still closed at 183rd southbound
I don't know what the trail looks like south of there but I don't think they're going to hit the Dec 14th completion target on all those orange signs they posted. The detour isn't that big of a deal, just thought I'd let you people know if you're wondering.
12-15-12, 04:23 PM
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Passed 183rd this morning...still not completed. The section of the trail further south getting some new asphalt has yet to be completed, as well. I saw some LACPW employees standing around, kicking rocks and playing with some of the lizards, or at least, I thought so. They must have been there for something, obviously not to finish the project. I predict that the construction will be completed sometime next year...
12-15-12, 04:37 PM
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I almost got hit by a LDDPW truck the other day on SGRT... I was turning to head down under some road (Alondra? ) and a DPW truck was turning on to the bike path. No looking or anything.
Yeesh.
Yeesh.
12-16-12, 03:14 PM
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The section of San Gabriel River Trail (SGRT) from Del Amo to Carson has been torn up for resurfacing. I was last through there last week (12/07). They've taken out all the old stuff and it's down to just dirt and gravel - very cyclocross-ish, especially with some of the wet weather we've been having. It's "closed" but totally rideable and even a little fun.
12-20-12, 04:50 PM
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So, any updates? I'm hoping things have moved along...not holding my breath, though...
12-21-12, 12:05 AM
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I'm going to go check it out on Monday... day 1 of that ludicrous Strave 500 km challenge. I need some easy miles. 
12-22-12, 04:03 PM
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Rode the trail today...nothing completed, yet. 2 guys watering the trail...that will get it done fellas! 
12-22-12, 05:23 PM
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12-22-12, 07:41 PM
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Haha! Good one.
I saw it yesterday. It doesn't look like it's changed much in the last two weeks. They've got some boards going up to shape where they'll put the concrete/pavement. Perhaps they're waiting on some aggregate from the crumbling fiscal cliff or were waiting to see if the Mayans were right, first?
I saw it yesterday. It doesn't look like it's changed much in the last two weeks. They've got some boards going up to shape where they'll put the concrete/pavement. Perhaps they're waiting on some aggregate from the crumbling fiscal cliff or were waiting to see if the Mayans were right, first?
12-22-12, 11:08 PM
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12-23-12, 01:21 AM
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Alright fine, Ms. Technicality.
So when are the asphalt seeds going to sprout?
So when are the asphalt seeds going to sprout?
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Still torn up as of the 3rd.
01-10-13, 03:55 PM
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Asphalt has been laid down between Carson and Del Amo as of some point this week. Still have it blocked off and as yet need to stripe it but looks like at least SOON this will be ok to ride on...as long as they aren't there working on it.
01-10-13, 03:59 PM
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Ah, public works. The gift that keeps on giving.
Thanks for the update(s).
Thanks for the update(s).
01-10-13, 07:25 PM
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They did so well on the southern part of the trail but were just morons on the northern part. Almost a full month behind schedule.
01-10-13, 08:03 PM
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Maybe because the city of Long Beach was able and willing to flex their larger muscle to push the pace whereas now they aren't in such a hurry and the area is also partly Lakewood?
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I contacted them through their website and received a response. They expect that portion to be completed by the middle of next month. The delays have been due to the weather. Just thought I'd add that...
01-11-13, 12:47 AM
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Ha! Weather!
What, it rained almost 5 whole days, that's why it's going to be TWO MONTHS LATE!
Phooey.
What, it rained almost 5 whole days, that's why it's going to be TWO MONTHS LATE!
Phooey.
01-11-13, 12:01 PM
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01-11-13, 06:56 PM
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They are the experts, yet they didn't forecast for some rain this winter to accurately estimate the project time?
I'm also disappointed, though not surprised, by how little information they have or share about the progress or their projects. They should have a web page, blog, Twitter feed - something! - to keep us informed, rather than make people email.
I'm also disappointed, though not surprised, by how little information they have or share about the progress or their projects. They should have a web page, blog, Twitter feed - something! - to keep us informed, rather than make people email.
01-11-13, 11:55 PM
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They are the experts, yet they didn't forecast for some rain this winter to accurately estimate the project time?
I'm also disappointed, though not surprised, by how little information they have or share about the progress or their projects. They should have a web page, blog, Twitter feed - something! - to keep us informed, rather than make people mad.
I'm also disappointed, though not surprised, by how little information they have or share about the progress or their projects. They should have a web page, blog, Twitter feed - something! - to keep us informed, rather than make people mad.
They're expert all right... you ever see a public works project that didn't involve at least 5 people standing around doing nothing?