Bike enthusiasts and pedestrians utilizing the Ballona Creek path in Culver City should prepare for periodic disruptions over the coming weeks. Announced by the Culver City Public Works Department, a 15-week maintenance project has kicked off this April, aimed at sprucing up the popular bike path. Taking place every Thursday from the birds' first chirp at 6:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., the crews will be hard at work ensuring a cleaner and safer route for commuters and nature lovers alike.
Maintenance essentials listed for the crews include the removal of unsightly graffiti, the necessary task of discarding trash, and the careful marking of dead trees with yellow ribbons for the City's arborist to evaluate. Not only this, but they will also deal with underbrush maintenance by clearing those obstructive shrubs, insistent vines, and unwelcome weeds. According to the official bulletin, the path will remain open during the maintenance windows, allowing continued access for its users.
For those planning their commutes or leisure rides, the schedule is predictable and precise. The first phase focuses on the stretch between Higuera Avenue and Duquesne Avenue on May 1, 8, and 15. Subsequent weeks see the team moving downstream, from Duquesne Avenue to Jackson Avenue through late May and into early June. By mid-June, they will be working their way from Jackson Avenue to Overland Avenue, with the project capping off from the walking bridge at Ocean Avenue to Sepulveda Blvd. in mid-July. The full rundown of locations and dates is detailed in the referenced announcement.
The Culver City Public Works Department is fielding inquiries and ensuring the public's voice is heard through their dedicated helpline at (310) 253-6410.
