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Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project Starting Late April

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The City of Santa Barbara is moving forward with the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project, a major infrastructure investment designed to strengthen the reliability, capacity, and long-term performance of the City’s wastewater system. Construction is scheduled to begin late April and is expected to be completed by December 2026. 

The project will span portions of Via Lucero, Hope Avenue, and Upper State Street. The boundaries are:
•    Via Lucero from Bodega Lane to Hope Avenue 
•    Hope Avenue from Via Lucero to State Street 
•    State Street at Hope Avenue (northeastern area of intersection only)

There will be intermittent traffic impacts along Via Lucero, Hope Avenue, and State Street neighborhoods. During construction, traffic along the 3900 block of Via Lucero (between Bodega Lane and North La Cumbre) will be periodically limited to westbound travel from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. 

This project involves replacing a pressurized sewer main (force main) on Via Lucero between Bodega Lane and Hope Avenue. The existing 1950’s pressurized sewer main has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced with redundant force mains, which will reduce risks of sewer spills and lower maintenance costs. As part of the project, adjacent gravity sewer mains and manholes of similar age and condition will also be replaced along portions of Hope Avenue and State Street. 

Community benefits for this project include:
•    Reduce the risk of leaks and system failures
•    Increase reliability for today’s wastewater demands
•    Provide better system monitoring and maintenance access
•    Allow repairs without service interruption

The City appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our essential wastewater infrastructure.

For more information, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ViaLucero.