Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement

Crews are making steady progress and are now moving closer to the intersection of Tustin St. and Taft Ave. You will start to see activity in the area as crews prepare to install a temporary bypass system for uninterrupted sewer service that will allow construction to safely continue.

Upcoming Work

Location: Intersection of Taft Ave. and Tustin St.

What: Preparation of Temporary Bypass System Installation

When: As early as week of October 20, lasting approximately 2-4 days*

Hours: Work hours will vary depending on the type of construction activity:

• Day Work: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., M–F*
• Night Work: 8 p.m.–6 a.m., M–F*

Project Impacts:

• Turns may be temporarily restricted—please follow posted signs and plan commute accordingly.
• North/south crosswalk on northwest Tustin St. will be closed following the bypass installation, follow detour—closure will be in place for approximately two months.
• Four-way flashing red traffic signal at intersection when work is occurring.
• Expect dust, noise, and increased activity near the construction zone.

Additional Information: This work is being done in preparation for the pipeline replacement work as it continues along Taft Ave. towards the intersection. 

Current Work

Location: Taft Ave. from Cambridge St. to Tustin St.

What: Pipeline replacement work

When: Currently ongoing–Winter of 2025*

Hours: 8:30 a.m.—4 p.m., M–F

Construction continues with crews rehabbing the pipeline located in the median, which will take approximately three months. They will be working in sections from Cambridge St. and Tustin St. on Taft. Ave. 

Project Impacts:

• Turn restrictions will be in place, please follow posted signs.
• Crosswalks may be closed intermittently, please follow posted signs.
• Bike lanes will be unavailable during this time.
• 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 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.

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

Local Sewer Provider 

• City of Orange – Water Division – (714) 288-2475