Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement

Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project

Work is advancing on the Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project. Crews are moving east toward Tustin St. This essential infrastructure upgrade is designed to replace aging sewer lines and ensure the system can meet the demands of future growth and a changing community. Additional updates will be shared as the project moves forward.

Current Work
Location: Taft Ave. from Shaffer St. to Cambridge St.
When: Ongoing until mid-September *
Hours: Mon.–Fri.; 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.*

Crews are along Taft Ave. between Shaffer St. and Cambridge St., rehabbing the pipeline located in the median. The Cambridge St. intersection work has been completed, and the flashing 4-way light is no longer in place.

Upcoming Work
Location: Taft Ave. from Cambridge St. to Tustin Ave.
When: Starting end of September *
Hours: Mon.–Fri.; 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.*

Crews will install sections of k-rail barriers to allow them access to the pipeline underground. Upcoming work includes trenching and installation of the new pipe, which will take approximately 3 months.*

Project Impacts:

• Detours and turn restrictions will be in place–follow posted signs.
• Crosswalks may be closed intermittently, please follow posted signs.
• No street parking along the work area.
• At least one lane will remain open for east and westbound traffic.
• Bus stops along Taft Ave. will be impacted during construction. Visit www.octa.net for details.
• Increased activity, dust, and noise are expected near the construction zone.

We expect to reach the intersection of Taft Ave. and Tustin St. in Winter of 2025*. We appreciate the community’s continued patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement.

*All dates and times are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve critical regional infrastructure.

Project Description: 

The Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project will replace and relocate a portion of the Taft Sewer in the City of Orange.

This project will upsize almost two miles of pipe along Taft Avenue from Glassell Street to Sacramento Street, northbound on Sacramento Street to Brentford Avenue, to Breckenridge Street to Meats Avenue. The current pipe ranges between 12 to 15 inches and will be upsized to 18 to 21 inches.

A portion of the sewer that currently runs along Tustin Street will be relocated to North Sacramento Street where there is more room to install a larger pipe and facilitates the future maintenance of the pipeline.

Project Schedule: December 2024 – Fall 2026