Work is expected to continue on Segment 1 between 25th St. East and 37th St. East for a few weeks in 2021. For the safety of the project workers and the public, the Segment 1 closure in place at 25th St East will continue during that time. Scheduling of crews and materials is still being finalized but the final schedule will be released as soon as possible.
In addition to completely rebuilding the roadway, the city of Palmdale leveraged this opportunity to include several new safety features including:
- Sloped roadway cross section for improved drainage
- Widened and paved shoulders
- Over 2,000 feet of guardrail installed at edge of pavement near slopes
- Higher visibility striping
- Center median barrier from 25th St. E. to 30th St. E.
- Protected left turn-new signal at 30th St. East intersection
- Protective barrier for Barrel Springs Elementary School
- ADA Improvements at various intersections
“Years of heavy use by commuters and heavy trucks took its toll on the road, from the top surface to the buried base at the bottom,” said Palmdale Public Works Project Manager Marc Zuber. “This is not just a pavement resurfacing project. The entire subsurface structural section was removed nearly two feet down, and then rebuilt with five different layers of material all the way up to a new riding surface at the top. This complex road was designed and built to ensure it would stand up to the continued heavy use for decades to come.”
“We appreciate your continued patience during this much needed rebuild of this important and highly traveled regional arterial highway,” said Palmdale’s Director of Public Works Chuck Heffernan. “Everyone understands the significant inconvenience over the last six months during the full closure. But once completed, this segment of Pearblossom Highway will be a much safer and long-lasting road.”
For more information, visit www.PearblossomRebuild.com, call 855-211-2200, or email info@PearblossomRebuild.com. To receive email updates, text PEARBLOSSOM to 22828.
RGM says
I can’t wait for this to be done! I love all the cars that just take the road anyway with it not finished because we are all so fed up with how long this took. If I remember right it was supposed to be done in Nov. originally. I know covid came but this was ridiculous especially a main hwy like this. Getting home from work has been horrendous for over a year can’t wait for the headache to be gone!
Troy Gilkerson says
Yes long time only other thing taking this long is the littlerock dam thats taking so long i cant remember how many years its been to be honest i dont think the dam will ever be open again to the public seriously it was one of are only place to go relax n fish n play in the water there going to take it away youll dee
Reform says
Someone has to pay, right Bob? Might as well be Jim Ledford.
Stinger says
BobM is inconvenienced, so he thinks people should just be thrown in jail simply to ease his ire.
Also, Ghettos don’t tend to get upgraded, like the 138 is getting.
HOWEVER; He is right that this really has been taking far too long.
Sally Banyo says
If Ledford was still Mayor that Pearblossom Hwy. project would have already been finished.
Bob says
I agree. kick backs and bribes have always greased the squeaky wheel.
Tarmac says
The street racers are going to love it.
BobM says
Slowest damn project and incredible inconvenient.
Palmdale is ghetto.
How come Jim Ledford isn’t in jail yet
OKFine says
Yea, why isn’t Jimbo in jail?
Dave says
The prosecution keeps putting it off. Why do you suppose that is BobM and OKFine?
Maybe it’s like the election fraud hoax where Giuliani tells the 50+ judges “We aren’t claiming fraud.” because there’s no valid evidence put forth and he’d get sanctioned for lying to the court.
Does that answer that question for y’all?
If they had a good case, the trial would have been over 2 years ago but you guys and gals don’t or can’t get that.
That’s not Mayor Ledford’s fault. But y’all add to the public misinformation by assuming guilt before it goes to trial. Not good but y’all can’t help it.
Inconvenient says
Your right Bob. I had to find an address and my GPS gave me a back road to drive on. There was so much trash people dumped in the desert- made me SICK!!!!!!!! These people ought to be shot! Not only did I pop a tire, I was late to the appointment!
Fast & Furious says
A great place to hold a street race…