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OC Public Works will complete routine repairs to the Modjeska Canyon Road Bridge located between Modjeska Grade Road and Olive Hill Road between November 18 - 29, 2019. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will complete remedial asphalt repairs in the unincorporated "Anaheim Islands" area adjacent to the City of Anaheim between November - December 2019. View the PDF to learn more about the project.

OC Public Works will complete an asphalt overlay project within the unincorporated County area of North Tustin. Access to residences and businesses may be limited during normal working hours. Area motorists may experience delays during normal working hours. Construction will occur between November 28, 2019 - mid-January 2020.

OC Public Works will repair two water quality basins adjacent to Avenida La Pata. Construction is scheduled for weekdays between 7 am - 4 pm from November 5, 2019 until March 2020. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works, in collaboration with OC Parks, will complete a pavement rehabilitation project along AWMA Road and within Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park between November 4 - Early December 2019. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will host a community meeting on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Silverado Community Center. Silverado Canyon residents are encouraged to attend to learn more and provide feedback for the upcoming bridge replacement project. This meeting will focus on the bridge replacement near Ladd Canyon Road. View the PDF to learn more.

Orange County, CA - By performing certain flood control related activities, the County of Orange has helped homeowners in the unincorporated areas of Orange County receive a 25 percent discount in flood insurance premiums.

We want to ensure a safe environment for families, property, vehicles and public roadways

OC Public Works will upgrade the traffic signals located at the intersection of 17th Street and Holt Avenue in the unincorporated area of North Tustin. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, October 7. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will complete a pavement rehabilitation within Laguna Niguel Regional Park located in the City of Laguna Niguel. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will remove excess sand from the Santa Ana River flood control channel outlet, located between the cities of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will complete routine roadway maintenance to the Glassell Street Bridge near the Cities of Anaheim and Orange between October 1 - 15, 2019. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation project within the Central Irvine Channel between September 30 and late November 2019. Temporary lane closures will be required at times during construction. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will complete a routine rehabilitation project within the East Richfield Channel location adjacent to the City of Anaheim from September 16 until October 28, 2019. View PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation project within the Serrano Creek Channel in the Cities of Irvine and Lake Forest. Construction is anticipated to begin mid-September and continue through October. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will complete a pavement rehabilitation project within O'Neill Regional Park between September 16 and late October 2019. The project will require campground closures on weekdays. For more information, view the PDF.

OC Public Works will begin routine maintenance to the Harbor Boulevard bridge near the Cities of Santa Ana and Fountain Valley. Temporary lane closures will be present during regular working hours. The anticipated construction duration is September 9 - September 27, 2019.

Schedule Update: The rehabilitation project will continue until late October 2019. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will complete routine maintenance to the Dale Street Bridge in the City of Garden Grove between August 26, 2019 - September 9, 2019.

On Thursday, August 15, there will be a significant shift in the vehicle lanes used by the public within the project area. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will begin rehabilitation work along the San Diego Creek flood control channel on August 14, 2019. Work is scheduled to continue through October 15, 2019. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete routine rehabilitation maintenance and repairs tot he Silverado Canyon Road Bridge located west of Belha Way between August 26 - September 9, 2019. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete routine maintenance to the Island Way Bridge in the Dana Point Harbor area between August 14 and September 13. View the PDF to learn more.

Schedule Update: The Calle de los Molinos Bridge Repairs project is now anticipated to be complete by August 12. All construction activity will take place within the adjacent flood control channel and on weekdays between 7 am and 4 pm. For more information, view the PDF.

OC Public Works will complete an asphalt overlay project along Trabuco Oaks Drive. The roadway will be subject to road closures on weekdays between 9 am - 3 pm from July 29 - August 9. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete routine maintenance repairs to the Santiago Canyon Road bridge, located west of Silverado Canyon Road Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 2019. Lane closures will be required. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will host a community open house on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 6 - 7:30 pm at O'Neill Regional Park in the conference room.

Staff will be present to answer questions about the upcoming asphalt overlay project along Trabuco Oaks Road. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete routine repairs to the Calle De Los Molinos Bridge in the City of San Clemente. All construction activity will take place within the flood control channel. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will remove and replace the existing concrete channel within the O'Neill Retarding Basin located in the City of Mission Viejo. View the PDF for more information.

In an effort to enhance mobility and improve conditions for all sidewalk users, OC Public Works will upgrade the existing curb ramp at the south east corner of Orange Avenue and Gilbert Street in the unincorporated County area adjacent to the City of Anaheim. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete routine maintenance and repairs within the Coyote Creek Flood Control Channel in the Cities of La Habra, La Mirada, and Buena Park beginning in July.

Construction Alert: OC Public Works will complete routine maintenance and repairs to the Thisa Way Bridge, Kitterman Drive Bridge and Silverado Canyon Road Bridge beginning June 24. View the PDF for details.

OC Public Works will remove and replace the guardrails at two bridge locations on Brea Boulevard in unincorporated Orange County beginning June 24. Motorists traveling through the project area will experience slow moving traffic and lane closures during working hours.

OC Public Works will complete routine repairs within the Collins Flood Control Channel. Motorists may experience minor delays, as local streets will be used as hauling routes for materials and equipment.

OC Public Works will complete a routine rehabilitation project within the Ocean View Flood Control Channel in the Cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach beginning Mid June 2019.

OC Public Works will complete a routine rehabilitation within the Trabuco Creek Flood Control Channel in the City of San Juan Capistrano, beginning June 10 and continuing through September 2019. View the PDF to learn more about the project.

OC Public Works will complete an asphalt overlay on a portion of Crown Valley Parkway between June 10 - August 2019. Working hours will be Monday - Saturday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

OC Public Works will complete remedial repairs to the existing asphalt in the unincorporated County area of Midway City. All construction activity will occur within the unincorporated area, adjacent to the City of Westminster city limits.

Join OC Public Works as we present the preferred land use option and share the results of the survey.

Community Meeting

When: Thursday, May 30, 2019

Where: Newport Bay Conservancy | Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center | 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

You're invited to attend the Public Scoping Meeting for the Brea Boulevard/Brea Canyon Road Widening Project.

When: Wednesday, May 29 | 6 - 7:30 pm

Where: Mariposa Elementary School | 1111 Mariposa Drive, Brea, CA 92821

View PDF to learn more.

Join OC Public Works for a community meeting to learn more about the proposed project to enhance bikeway opportunities in the foothills area of Tustin.

Date: May 21, 2019
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: Peters Canyon Elementary School | 26900 Peters Canyon Road, Tustin, CA 92782

OC Public Works will host a community meeting on Tuesday, May 14 to discuss potential options to improve traffic circulation on Coronel Road during peak drop-off and pick-up times. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete a routine rehabilitation project along the San Juan Creek and Capistrano Beach flood control channels between May 13 and Mid-August 2019. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete remedial asphalt repairs in the unincorporated County area ofMidway City and portions of the City of Westminster beginning April 29, 2019.

OC Public Works will complete routine rehabilitation work along the Segunda Deshecha Channel in the City of San Clemente between April 29 - July 2019. View the PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will install sheet piles within the Fullerton Creek Flood Control Channel between Beach Blvd. and Interstate 5 in the City of Buena Park. Sheet pile driving will begin Monday, April 22.

OC Public Works will repair a sink hole, perform video inspection and remove and replace a damaged drainage pipe within the Dana Point Harbor area. Work will begin in mid-April and continue until May 2019. Working hours will be weekdays 7 am - 4 pm.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation project along the Brea Creek Channel in the Cities of Fullerton and Buena Park between mid April and late June 2019.

With your help, trash and other debris will be removed from the Santa Ana River before it reaches the beach! Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Costa Mesa. Interested in volunteering? Contact OCPW volunteer coordinator Suzan Given at suzan.given@ocpw.ocgov.com.

Schedule Update: OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation project at the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park parking lot located at Portola Parkway and Market Place in the City of Lake Forest beginning mid April. View the PDF to learn more.

On April 1, 2019, OC Public Works will begin resurfacing a half-mile portion of Lincoln Avenue in the unincorporated County area of Olive Heights and the City of Orange.

OC Public Works will complete routine repairs to the El Modena - Irvine Flood Control Channel in the Cities of Orange, Tustin, Irvine and unincorporated North Tustin between April and June 2019.

OC Public Works is coordinating with Arroyo Elementary School to identify solutions to reduce traffic congestion on Coronel Road. We're hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 6 - 7:30 pm. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will make repairs to a bridge along Silverado Canyon Road, just west of Belha Way between March 18 - 29, 2019.

OC Public Works will make repairs to remedy a deficiency within the Laguna Audubon Basin between March 18 - May 10, 2019. All construction activity will occur within the basin.

OC Public Works will make improvements to the Como Channel in Irvine to enhance the channel's flood control effectiveness. Construction will occurs on weekdays between 7 am - 4 pm, from March 11, 2019 - late May 2019.

OC Public Works will complete routine repairs to the Crown Valley Parkway Bridge to extend its service life and maintain safe operation. Repairs include cleaning the expansion joints and replacing joint seals. Work will occur within unincorporated Orange County adjacent to the City of Mission Viejo.

OC Public Works will make emergency repairs to an erosion-damaged section of Capistrano Beach between February - April 2019. View the PDF to learn more about the project.

OC Public Works is coordinating with the City of La Habra and impacted home owners association on actions to protect public from flooding

Join OC Public Works for a community meeting - your input will help shape the proposed project to enhance bikeway opportunities in the area. Staff will present two alternative alignment options and be available to answer questions. View the PDF to learn more.

When: Thursday, February 7, 2019 | 6 - 7:30 pm

Where: Peters Canyon Elementary School | 26900 Peters Canyon Road, Tustin, CA 92782

OC Public Works will host a community meeting for the University Drive Community Park Project on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center.

On September 27, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted a Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order, FCC 18-133 (the “Small Cell Order”), in connection with two informal rulemaking proceedings entitled Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WT Docket No. 17-79, and Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: OC Public Works will replace the existing traffic signal located at the intersection of 17th Street and Newport Avenue in the unincorporated County area of North Tustin between February 18, 2019 - mid-April 2019.

OC Public Works and the Cities of Westminster, Garden Grove and Santa Ana will host two community meetings for the Hazard Avenue Improvement Project. Meeting #1: December 12 at Irvine Intermediate School in Garden Grove. Meeting #2: January 22 at the Westminster Chamber of Commerce in Westminster.

Second draft of proposed zoning code update now available online for review and comment period through November 30

OC Public Works will realign segments of the Santa Ana River Trail and make other improvements north of Katella Avenue and from SR-57 to I-5. The anticipated construction duration is November 19 - December 24, 2018.

OC Public Works will repair concrete and earthen slope and perform other routine repairs along the Redhill Channel in the City of Tustin and unincorporated County. The anticipated construction duration is December 2018 - March 2019.

OC Public Works, in collaboration with the City of Santa Ana, will install a new fence that borders Fisher Park and the Santiago Creek. The anticipated project duration is November 19 - December 24, 2018.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation project along the Fullerton Creek Channel in the cities of Fullerton, Buena Park, and La Palma between November 2018 - March 2019.

OC Public Works will complete a "grind and overlay" of arterial, local and residential streets within the Ladera Ranch area of unincorporated Orange County between December 17, 2018 - Late February 2019.

The County Board of Supervisors approved the following two recommendations - 1. No Parking Zone / Tow Away Zone near the Black Star Canyon Access Gate and 2. No Parking Zone along Black Star Canyon Road between 10 pm - 4pm. See PDF for more information.

The County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation to reduce the speed limit on Trabuco Canyon Road from the existing 25 mph to 15 mph.See PDF for more information.

Public will have a chance to learn about alternatives to reduce flood risks in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Stanton, Cypress, Garden Grove, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach

OC Public Works, in collaboration with OC Parks, will implement erosion and sediment control measures at various locations throughout the park beginning in early November. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation project along the Moody Creek Channel between early November 2018 - late January 2019.

We are excited to announce that the new H2OC Stormwater Program website is LIVE! Head over to http://www.h2oc.org/ and check out the new and improved design! Learn about your unique watershed, jump into Runoff 101, and find pollution prevention resources for residents and businesses.

Public is invited to learn more and offer input for project to close a bikeway gap

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation project along the Bitterbush flood control channel in the City of Orange from October 15 - Late December 2018.

OC Public Works, in collaboration with the City of Anaheim, will compete a pavement rehabilitation project on segments of Ball Road, Gilbert Street, and Broadway between October 22 and late November.

Requirements to ensure displays create a safe environment for families, properties, vehicles and public roadways.

OC Public Works will apply a "slurry seal" road surface treatment to local roads within the La Colonia Independencia neighborhood of unincorporated Orange County between October 9 - 11, 2018.

OC Public Works' crews will be sealing cracks and resurfacing section of Santiago Canyon Road. Lane closures / traffic stops: there will be vehicle land and bicycle lane closures in project work areas from October 8 - November 2, 2018.

Lane closures, road closures, potential traffic delays and limited parking planned for segments of Silverado Canyon Road. Construction will begin October 8 and continue through early November 2018.

OC Public Works, in coordination with OC Parks, will be improving walkways and picnic areas within Yorba Regional Park to increase accessibility. Construction activity will occur between September 27 - November 8.

OC Public Works will apply a micro-surfacing treatment in the Silverado Canyon Area on Ladd Canyon Road, Kitterman Drive, Sleepy Hollow, and Belha Way on September 27 and 28, 2018.

OC Public Works will apply a "slurry seal" road surface treatment on Cove Road between Street of the Green Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive. Work will occur October 8 - 10 and 24, 2018.

OC Public Works will complete asphalt and concrete remedial repairs within the Rossmoor area of unincorporated Orange County between October 2018 - December 2018.

Join OC Public Works and partner agencies on Saturday, September 15 from 9am - noon in Huntington Beach for the 22nd Annual Inner Coastal and Watershed Clean-Up.

OC Public Works will apply a micro-surfacing treatment to various streets within the Orange Park Acres area of unincorporated Orange County from September 18 until the end of September 2018.

OC Public Works will apply a road surface treatment to local roads within the La Colonia Independencia neighborhood of unincorporated Orange County between October 9 - 11, 2018.

OC Public Works and OC Parks will be improving Black Star Canyon Road between the existing trailhead and County property line from September 17 - October 26, 2018. Weekday trail closures are required. The trail will be open on weekends for general public use during construction.

San Juan Creek Trail in San Juan Capistrano expected to re-open in Sept 2018 as levee improvements continue through mid-2019

The public is invited to an open house meeting on Aug 15 to hear more about upcoming road improvements

OC Public Works will complete a restoration project along the Santiago Creek Channel to improve water and debris flow and mitigate storm-related damage between. Work will occur between August - November 2018. View the PDF for more information.

Senate Bill 914 authorizes a county or public entity, with the approval of its governing body, to utilize CMAR contracts for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of infrastructure owned or leased by the county or the public entity. View the PDF to learn more.

OC Public Works is seeking feedback on the proposed OC Loop "Segment O" bikeway. Complete our brief survey to tell us a little more about yourself and your thoughts on the project.

Survey link: SurveyMonkey.com/r/SegmentOBikeway

View the PDF to learn more about the project.

Join OC Public Works staff at KidWorks in Santa Ana for a community meeting on July 26 from 6 - 7 p.m. to learn more about the Santa Ana Gardens Channel Bikeway Extension Project.

Join OC Public Works at San Clemente City Hall for a community meeting to learn more about a proposed bikeway along a portion of Avenida La Pata. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 25 from 6 - 7:30 pm.

Lane closures, road closures, potential traffic delays, landscape trimming and removal, and limited parking planned for segments of Silverado Canyon Road between July 26 - August 24, 2018.

The construction schedule for the Anaheim Islands Arterials Pavement Rehabilitation project has been updated. The construction schedule is now July 16 - August 24, 2018.

In a major step to improve the water quality of South Orange County's coastal areas and inland waterways, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board recently accepted the South Orange County Water Quality Improvement Plan.

OC Public Works will remove excess sediment from the San Diego Creek Channel in the City of Irvine to reduce the risk of flooding and improve flood channel water flow. Work will commence Summer 2018.

OC Public Works will make improvements to the Lane Channel in the City of Irvine by repairing eroded sections, installing a geocell structure and reconstructing the adjacent maintenance road. Construction is scheduled to begin August 2018.

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation in the "Anaheim Islands" area of unincorporated Orange County between July 9 - 20.

OC Public Works will complete routine repairs to the Santiago Creek Bridge and the Williams Canyon Creek Bridge along Santiago Canyon Road with work scheduled to begin Monday, July 2.

OC Public Works will apply a micro-surfacing emulsion within the unincorporated County area of Olive Heights between Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29, 2018.

OC Public Works will complete a slurry seal within the Midway City area of unincorporated Orange County between June 25 - 29, 2018.

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation on Silverado Canyon Road between Monday, June 18 - Friday, July 13. In an effort to avoid a complete road closure, construction activities will occur simultaneously at multiple locations.

Beginning Monday, May 21, OC Public Works will perform rehabilitation work to the Fletcher Flood Control Channel in the City of Orange.

Starting May 29, there will be lane closures / traffic stops as crews repair section of the road

The County of Orange has embarked on a comprehensive Zoning Code update, known as "Orange is the New Green," which aims to achieve a new standard of sustainability. Learn more about the new Zoning Code and upcoming public workshops.

All travel lanes on Avenida La Pata have been opened for publicuse. Crews will continue to perform minor cleanup activities over the comingweeks.

OC Public Works will perform remedial repairs to the roads and sidewalk within the La Colonia Independencia neighborhood between May 14 - 25, 2018.

OC Public Works will restore the Barranca Channel in the City of Irvine. Construction will begin in May and continue until October 2018.

OC Public Works will perform repairs to the Los Alamitos Channel in the City of Seal Beach between May - September 2018.

Beginning Monday, May 14, OC Public Works will perform rehabilitation work to the La Paz Flood Control Channel in the City of Mission Viejo.

Public event offers fun opportunity to sit in large construction equipment, free refreshments, live music, opportunity drawings, kids activities and
more.

On Thursday, April 26, 2018 roadway striping operations will occur on Avenida La Pata as part of the ongoing road widening improvements.

Construction activities on Monday and Tuesday, April 23 - 24 will include traffic stops on Monday, April 23 between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. View the attached PDF for more information.

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation in the Orange Park Acres area of Unincorporated Orange County. Construction will begin on Monday, April 30, 2018 and continue through Monday, June 11, 2018.

OC Public Works contractors will be on-site to complete the remaining work and remove materials from the project site through Friday, May 11, 2018.

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation in the Orange Park Acres area of Unincorporated Orange County. Construction will begin on Monday, April 23, 2018 and continue through Monday, June 4, 2018.

The new anticipated completion date for Phase 1 of the Fullerton Creek Channel Project is now August 2018.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation of the Rosalia Channel in the cities of Stanton and Garden Grove. Construction will begin Monday, April 16 and continue through Friday, June 8.

On Monday, April 2, 2018, paving operations will resume on Avenida La Pata as part of the ongoing road widening improvements.

OC Public Works contractors will be on-site to complete all remaining work and remove materials from the project site through April 15.

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation on Palm Avenue and Buena Vista Street in the Olive Heights area of unincorporated Orange County between April 2 - 6

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation project on North Glassell Street in unincorporated Orange County between April 2 - 6.

OC Public Works will be performing repairs to the Aliso Creek Channel in the City of Lake Forest. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, March 19 and continue through Monday, March 30.

OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation of the Rosalia Channel in the cities of Stanton and Garden Grove. Construction will begin Monday, March 19 and continue through Friday, April 27.

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, southbound travelers on Avenida La Pata will be transitioned to the west side of the roadway (see below for specific information).

On Friday, March 9, Surfside Inn Pedestrian Bridge scaffolding removal will begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue through late Saturday morning.

On Monday, March 5, 2018, paving operations will begin on the west side of Avenida La Pata as part of the ongoing road widening improvements (see below for specific information).

OC Public Works will remove and replace existing pavement on University Drive between Willo Lane and Irvine Avenue in unincorporated Orange County.
University Drive will be closed to through-traffic March 12-15, 2018.

OC Public Works will complete remedial repairs on Cove Road in the Dana Point Harbor Area. Cove Road will remain closed from 7 am - 4 pm and will reopen each night during construction. The anticipated construction duration is March 12 - 16.

Frequently asked questions for the Los Patrones Parkway Project

Frequently asked questions for the Oso Parkway Bridge Project

University Drive will be closed to through-traffic from Willo Lane to Irvine Avenue in unincorporated Orange County adjacent to the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach from February 19-23, 2018 for pavement repairs.

The rehabilitation will take place from mid-January until late February. The parking lot will be closed at all times during construction.

OC Public Works will complete a pavement rehabilitation on Silverado Canyon Road and connecting local streets to deliver smoother driving conditions and extend the service life of the road.

Santa Ana, CA (Jan. 8, 2018) — Beginning Monday, January 22, 2018, the County of Orange will temporarily close a portion of the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) from Memory Lane in Orange to Taft Avenue/Ball Road in Anaheim for an environmental remediation project. Upon completion of the project, estimated to last up to three months, the County will reopen the closed portion of the SART for recreational trail use during posted public access hours.

Damaged sidewalks in the park will be repaired between January 8 - February 9, 2018.

The retrofit project will extend the life and safety of the bridge and will include nighttime work

Road surfacing will occur December 2017 - January 2018

Construction will occur early December 2017 - March 2018

Road resurfacing will occur Nov 8 through late December

County takes steps to ensure safety of recreational trail users and protect infrastructure and environment in flood control areas

OCPW activities qualified residents within the unincorporated Special Flood Hazard Areas for a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums

OC Public Works is reminding residents in unincorporated Orange County that an “encroachment” permit is required for hanging lights over public rights-of-way and public streets.

For residents located in unincorporated Orange County with structures affected by the Canyon Fire 2, please contact the County of Orange, OC Development Services.

See our Environmental Monitoring newsletter for info about watershed planning, water quality monitoring and more.

Replacement of canyon bridges and updates on Santiago Canyon Rd safety initiatives were presented

Starting Sept 18, the paved trail along the north and west sides of Upper Newport Bay will be closed during improvements

Slurry seal work will require temporary lane closures in areas through October

Starting Mon, Sept 11, Cove Rd will be closed during weekdays/weeknights (open on weekends) due to retaining wall repairs.

A day for you, your family, and friends to make a difference andhelp clean up the Santa Ana River before the trash reaches the beach. Sept 16, 2017, 8:30 am - Noon

Starting Aug 14, OC Public Works will be performing repairs on the east bluff at Upper Newport Bay and the public can expect temporary closures of
Back Bay Drive.

OC Public Works and other stakeholders are seeking your help to create new Watershed Management Plans in North Orange County. This call for data includes collecting as much physical, chemical, and biological information to identify priority water quality conditions, sources of pollutants, and strategies for improving water quality in our creeks, streams, rivers, bays and coastal waters.

OC Public Works contractor crews will perform a series of temporary traffic stoppages (each approximately 10-mins. in duration) at specific locations on Avenida La Pata in order to install overhead utility wires above the roadway.

Beginning July 26, the parking lot immediately west of the County of Orange Hall of Administration (HOA) will be permanently closed as crews move forward with the Civic Center Master Plan and the construction of a new Building 16.

The parking lot, also referred to as P4, is located at the intersection of Ross Street and Santa Ana Boulevard. To ensure continued availability of parking to Civic Center visitors, the County will be redirecting drivers to alternate parking locations listed at the following link: http://bit.ly/2vg5mfv.

OC Public Works contractor crews will perform a series of temporary traffic stoppages (each approximately 10-mins. in duration) at specific locations on Avenida La Pata in order to install overhead utility wires above the roadway.

The Heal the Bay’s 2017 beach water quality reports shows 95% of Orange County’s 117 monitored beaches achieved A grades in summer dry weather, with Orange County earning 14 spots on the organization’s Honor Roll. The Heal the Bay report can be viewed here. For information about how OC Public Works’ Environmental Resources team is monitoring and improving beach water quality, visit http://www.ocwatersheds.com/

OC Public Works continues to coordinate with local agencies on planning improvements for the Capistrano Surfside Inn Pedestrian Bridge.

Crews will begin a demonstration project by replacing a small portion of Trabuco Creek Road near the intersection of Trabuco Canyon Road with a geotextile material.

OCPW update on Villa Park Dam water release & maintenance activities

As part of the improvements in North Tustin, Orange County Public Works (OCPW) crews will begin installing fiber optics along a five-mile corridor.

As part of the improvements in North Tustin, Orange County Public Works
(OCPW) crews will begin installing new traffic signals at the following intersections: Newport Avenue at Foothill Boulevard and Newport Avenue at
Dodge Avenue.

As part of the Crawford Canyon Road Drainage Improvement Project in
North Tustin, minor utility relocation activities are required.

Proposed Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) for South Orange County to undergo 30 day review and comment period.

OCPW program improves the physical appearance of flood channels and enhances the environment through trash and graffiti removal.

OC Public Works begins flood control stockpiling and maintenance along a County maintenance road next to the Santa Ana River

The parking lot adjacent to the County's Hall of Administration will be closed starting Wed, Jan 11 as crews begin demolition of Building 16. See notification for available alternate parking locations.

Segments of Wagon Wheel Creek and Pheasant Run trails will be closed through May for a creek restoration program. Project Information

We are significantly improving efficiency and customer service to become "High-Performance Organization" (HPO). Here's how, click here

OCPW takes leading step for local government with its innovative, environmental-friendly Low Impact Development Retrofit Project that captures and treats stormwater

Program improves the physical appearance of OC's flood control channels, enhances the environment through trash and graffiti removal and helps keep your community clean while keeping it safe from floods.

County recognized by national publication for overcoming challenges to improve regional mobility

Displays on private property do not need a permit

From day one, Shane said he had three main goals: to improve employee morale, to improve the overall efficiency of the department and to enhance customer service....

OC Public Works launches work to extend the existing Camino Del Rio roadway in San Clemente's Forster Ranch community to the newly connected La Pata

COMMUNITY NOTICE: OC Public Works contractors will perform improvements on the deteriorated pavement along the Aliso Creek Bike Trail to bring a smoother ride to your community.

August 20 groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of improvements for a safer and faster path for residents

To celebrate the largest roadway project in its history, the County of Orange is inviting the public to a historic ribbon cutting event on Saturday, August 13 for the La Pata Gap Connector Project, the new 2.27-mile, four-lane roadway extension that will provide a direct connection between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch and other neighboring communities.

COMMUNITY NOTICE: Capistrano Surfside Inn Pedestrian Bridge Removal & Crosswalk Installation OC Public Works (OCPW) contractors will be removing a portion of the deteriorated bridge over Coast High

The winning program will help continue keeping Orange County Watersheds clean by identifying possible dischargers

The program is a roadmap for investing over $545 million in the public infrastructure elements of transportation, flood control and bikeway corridors in communities throughout the county over the next seven years.

Workshop on May 25 to discuss the County's comprehensive zoning update to include sustainable best practices which are intended to improve the quality of life in unincorporated communities

OCPW was awarded the prestigious American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation for going beyond nationally required practices

OC Public Works reaches 2-year construction milestone as extension portion of the major road project is expected to be completed in August 2016. View update for details and to see the project's photo gallery.

OCPW received honors for industry-best projects in 2015 at the ASCE Orange County Branch annual awards celebration on February 18. OCPW’s Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance was also selected among many as Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Public Sector.

OC Public Works, County Supervisors, OC Sheriff’s Department and OC Fire Authority came together on December 16 to launch www.OCElNino.com and provide an update about the County’s coordination and planning efforts. Read OC Register coverage to learn more: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/county-696425-prepared-orange.html

FOX 11 News highlighted OC Public Works’ preparation for El Niño with the use of efficient "tiger dams," a re-usable water-filled bladder system. Click here to view.

The Orange County Conservation Corps honored OC Public Works and Disneyland Resort with their first Annual Innovation in Environmental Stewardship Award

OC Public Works is reminding residents in the unincorporated areas of Orange County that they must obtain an “encroachment” permit if they plan to stretch holiday displays, including strings of lights, over public rights of way.

Hear from Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, the OC Coastal Coalition and others as they give you the latest information about the state of our county’s water and efforts impacting your home, beaches and community.

Improvements will be performed through early February 2016 along Gilbert St. in unincorporated County area adjacent to Anaheim, Stanton and Garden Grove

OC Environmental Resources and Operations & Maintenance programs selected to receive 2015 Achievement Awards for enhancing efficiency and customer service

The Agricultural Commissioner has the responsibility of enforcing State-mandated agricultural and pesticide regulations and certification of commercial weighing and measuring devices throughout the County. To learn more and to view the new fees, visit http://ocagcomm.com/introduction

Orange County’s Weights and Measures program played a critical role alongside the County’s District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) in obtaining a settlement last month of over $770,000 in civil penalties and costs ...

Over 300 people were on hand for this fun family event to learn about the many innovative services and projects that OCPW delivers to communities.

Beginning Thursday, April 23, the Edinger Avenue bridge to the Sunset Aquatic Marina in Huntington Beach is open following completion of repairs.

An OC Public Works project to deliver a new regional transportation corridor uncovered extremely rare marine turtle fossils. See television news coverage here: NBC 4 and KCAL 9/CBS 2.

A fire in September left Silverado Canyon badly denuded and subject to mudslides during heavy rains…

County says a neighborhood’s decorations on public property must come down unless residents seek and pay for a permit.

Nearly 200 elected officials and agency representatives gathered on December 11 in Corona near the Orange County/Riverside County border to celebrate the completion of the Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) line relocation project, a 54-inch diameter wastewater pipeline located south of the Santa Ana River and adjacent to the SR-91 freeway.

Residents and fire officials continued to brace for the possibility of mudslides in Silverado Canyon on Wednesday amid a second day of heavy rains.

According to the National Weather Service 2.5 inches of rain fell on the fire-ravaged canyon in the past 40 hours.

KTLA News coverage of proactive measures taken by OC Public Works to protect Orange County communities during the Dec 3 rain storm and the important role residents can play.

Residents in the unincorporated areas of Orange County are reminded that they must obtain an “encroachment” permit if they plan to stretch holiday displays, including strings of lights, over public roadways.

Property owners in the unincorporated areas of Orange County planning to stretch holiday displays over public roadways must coordinate with OC Public Works to assure the displays are safe and properly permitted.

The contractor of La Pata Extension Project has begun the construction of the La Pata Gap Connector Phase that will extend the existing La Pata Avenue just south of Vista Montana to Calle Saluda with four new travel lanes for approximately 2.27 miles. The phase is expected to be completed in Fall 2016. Below are the details of the project’s construction activities for the upcoming weeks:
WHEN: May 1 to May 16, 2014, weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Dear Neighbor,
As many of you will recall, OC Waste & Recycling had the opportunity to meet with Rancho San Juan residents on the evening of February 20, 2014. During this meeting, OC Waste & Recycling staff discussed the many best management practices that were being implemented and considered to address any inconvenience you may experience from our landfill operations. We realize that not all residents were able to attend that meeting and invite each of you to view the presentation provided that evening on the Prima Deshecha Landfill webpage located at http://oclandfills.com/landfill/active/deshecha.

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY – OC Public Works broke ground today on the La Pata Extension Project; the project will increase Orange County’s regional mobility by providing a north-south alternative to Interstate 5 and eliminating the existing gap between Ortega Highway to the north and Avenida Vista Hermosa to the south.

Information for SAVI Ranch Businesses

SANTA ANA, CA – Orange County Public Works’ Progress Payment (ProgPay) System was selected for the 2013 Merit Award by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). Information & Technology Services and OC Construction partnered to transform a complex manual process to an electronic work-flow to reduce error and increase efficiency.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - OC Public Works operates and maintains more than 350 miles of regional flood control channels in Orange County.

SANTA ANA, CA – The County of Orange Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the County of Orange Zoning Code Amendment CA 11-02.

UNINCORPORATED ANAHEIM, CA – The County of Orange will hold a Clean-Up Day in the La Colonia Independencia Community on Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. until the dumpsters are full.

SANTA ANA, CA– The Orange County Public Works Department has announced the appointment of Richard J. “Rick” Sandzimier as Deputy Director, OC Planning.

SANTA ANA, CA– Orange County Public Works hosts its annual Open House Friday, May 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2301 North Glassell Street, Orange. The Open House will exhibit an overview of projects, community services, and displays that give residents a better understanding of what OC Public Works does for their community.

SANTA ANA, CA – OC Public Works’ OC Watersheds Division maintains and monitors the County’s early warning system as a flooding prevention and emergency response tool.

SANTA ANA, CA- The Orange County Public Works Department, the City of Lake Forest and RBF will receive the prestigious American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) OC Branch Project of the Year award for the Alton Parkway Extension project this month.

ORANGE, CA- The County of Orange’s OC Planning Neighborhood Preservation team joins OC Waste & Recycling and Supervisor Todd Spitzer to invite all volunteers to kick off 2013 with the El Modena Community Clean up Day.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA– Over this past weekend, as detailed in an OC Public Works press release on December 24, petroleum sheen.....

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – A petroleum sheen was observed in a County flood control channel located inland of Pacific Coast Highway and three-fourths of a mile...

SANTA ANA, CA – The Orange County Public Works Department and the City of Lake Forest have been selected to receive the 2012 Project of the Year award from the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA)...

SANTA ANA, CA— The County's OC Public Works Department has received a donation from the Miocean foundation for a $100,000 project to prevent trash and debris from reaching coastal waters in Huntington Beach...

OC Cities and Community Groups Prepare for Inner Coastal and Watershed Cleanup Day 2012...

ANAHEIM, CA-- The Orange County's Public Works Department will be recognized for receiving its national professional accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) today at 5 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center, Ballroom Level Three, as part of the 2012 APWA Congress...

LAKE FOREST, CA—The County of Orange and the City of Lake Forest will host a ribbon cutting on June 20, 2012 to announce the opening of the Alton Parkway Extension...

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen, OC Public Works, and OC Parks are hosting a groundbreaking on June 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. This groundbreaking highlights...

SANTA ANA, CA— Fifteen County of Orange programs were selected to receive a 2012 Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties (NACo). Among these, the Registrar of Voters' My Ballot program to teach high school students the value of our electoral process, democracy, and civic participation was also designated "Best of Category" in the Civic Education and Public Information category...

UNINCORPORATED ANAHEIM, CA—The County of Orange's OC Planning / Neighborhood Preservation Unit in collaboration with OC Waste & Recycling, is inviting Anaheim residents to partner with our volunteers for a Community Clean Up Day...

SANTA ANA --The Orange County's Public Works Department is proud to announce its national professional accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA)...

ORANGE -- Orange County's Public Works Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2301 Glassell Street...

SANTA ANA, CA—Residents of Unincorporated Orange County have a new way to report repairs directly to the OC Public Works Department. OC Public Works is one of the first Orange County departments to launch an iPhone application to assist smartphone users in contacting County government..

MIDWAY CITY, CA - The County of Orange’s OC Planning / Neighborhood Preservation Unit in collaboration with OC Waste & Recycling, is inviting Midway City residents to partner with our volunteers for a Community Clean Up Day ....

STANTON UNINCORPORATED, CA - The County of Orange’s OC Planning / Neighborhood Preservation Unit in collaboration with OC Waste & Recycling are inviting residents of the Dale/Augusta Stanton Island to partner with us for Community Clean Up Day ....

SANTA ANA - The Orange County Board of Supervisors has awarded a contract to begin environmental enhancement of the riparian habitat within the Peters Canyon Wash area. .....

SILVERADO CANYON - The County of Orange’s OC Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to replace three deteriorated timber bridges along Black Star Canyon Road. The bridges ....

Over the years, erosion has put 4 miles of the SARI Line in jeopardy of failure during heavy rainstorms. Recent upgrades to Prado Dam and other river improvements by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have .....

ORANGE -- Orange County’s Public Works Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2301 Glassell Street. This event is held in conjunction with National Public Works Week which runs from May 15 - 21, 2011. National Public Works Week is a celebration of the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works .....

SANTA ANA -- On May 24, 2011, the Orange County Board of Supervisors will consider the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed La Pata Gap Closure and Camino del Rio Extension. This project will improve traffic congestion, minimize environmental impacts and maintain and improve south Orange County's quality of life ....

MIDWAY CITY--Midway City residents and business owners are invited to attend a community meeting hosted by Orange County Public Works (OC Public Works) on May 12, 2011 at from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Friends Community Church, 14762 Jackson Street in Midway City....

SANTA ANA, CA--On April 27, 2011, the Orange County Planning Commission will consider the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed La Pata Gap Closure and Camino del Rio Extension. This project will improve traffic congestion, minimize environmental impacts and maintain and improve south Orange County's quality of life...

STANTON, CA -- The County of Orange's Public Works Department will close Dale Street at Katella Avenue from February 10 to February 13, 2011. The closure is taking place to construct an 8'X 6' pre-cast reinforced concrete box storm drain on Katella Avenue across Dale Street. Dale Street will reopen late Sunday evening on February 13, 2011...

MIDWAY CITY, CA--The County of Orange will begin construction of the Midway City Street and Storm Drain Improvement Phase I & II Project on February 7, 2011. The estimated completion date of this 9.8 million dollar (actual amount is $9,847,257.00) construction project will be in June 2012. This project will affect areas bound to the north by Hazard Avenue, to the south by Bolsa Avenue, to the east by Newland Street and to the west by Beach Boulevard...

SANTA ANA—On February 2, 2011, the County of Orange hosts a free CALGreen Forum, featuring a panel discussion and a practical demonstration on how to plan check and inspect projects to ensure Green Building Code compliance...

OC Watersheds and the Orange County Stormwater Program have an enhanced website to provide the public with information about water pollution prevention at http://www.ocwatersheds.com...

HUNTINGTON BEACH--The County of Orange's OC Public Works Department is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Marine View Middle School to discuss upcoming flood control improvements to the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel...

SAN CLEMENTE--The County of Orange is hosting a public meeting on November 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the City of San Clemente's Community Center's Auditorium. The auditorium is located at 100 North Calle Seville in San Clemente...

NEWPORT BEACH, California— Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Congressman Ed Royce (R-California) will join Orange County Supervisor John M.W. Moorlach and other officials Saturday, November 6, to celebrate the long-anticipated completion of the Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project....

The County of Orange is welcoming the public to participate in an open house to view and provide input on the alternative alignments developed for the Santa Ana River Parkway extension from Gypsum Canyon Road to the Orange County boundary ...

Ribbon cutting to celebrate completion of Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project, a partnership between multiple government jurisdictions, private companies, along with local community organizations and individual partners....

MIDWAY CITY--Midway City residents are invited to attend a community meeting hosted by Orange County Public Works (OC Public Works) on November 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.. The meeting will be held at Friends Community Church, 14762 Jackson Street, Midway City...

SANTA ANA - The Orange County Public Works Department (OC Public Works), in partnership with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, will hold a public scoping meeting to discuss the development of the an Environmental Impact Statement/Report (EIS/EIR) for the San Juan Creek, South Orange County, Feasibility Study...

LAKE FOREST, CA—The City of Lake Forest and the County of Orange will host a groundbreaking celebration on September 22, 2010 to announce the beginning of construction work on the Alton Parkway Extension project...

The Unified Command continues cleanup efforts in Atwood Channel, following the discovery of a 2-inch production line releasing oily water Aug. 27...

LOS ANGELES – Media are invited to observe testing of the Seven Oaks Dam outlet works between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13...

SANTA ANA, CA -- The County's OC Planning Division of OC Public Works is increasing their commitment to community outreach while simultaneously focusing on creative solutions to ensure that these efforts do not result in higher costs. "We are embracing our goal to Serve First," said one staff member at a recent event...

SANTA ANA, CA--- The County's Public Works Department is improving the way that their OC Planning Division is doing business. The new operational focus and goal to "Serve First" will provide better customer service; shorter processing times, and in many cases, save customers money...

SANTA ANA--Work leading to an environmental impact report (EIR) for a project that will widen a portion of La Pata Avenue continues with a Draft EIR expected this summer...

SANTA ANA--The public is invited to participate in two workshops to help plan the Santa Ana River Parkway extension from Gypsum Canyon Road to the Orange County boundary...

Santa Ana, CA—OC Public Works is hosting a grand opening/ribbon cutting at the site of the first County managed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station located at 2023 West Collins Avenue in Orange, CA. The event will be on February 26, 2010, at 11 a.m...

SANTA ANA, CA. – The County of Orange has been granted $1.84M in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding towards the repair of Newport Avenue, from Wass Street to Hyde Park Drive...

On December 2, 2009 the County of Orange will host a public meeting to solicit community input on the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed La Pata Gap Closure & Camino Del Rio Extension Project....

The County of Orange is moving ahead with steps leading to an environmental impact report (EIR) for a project that will improve traffic congestion, minimize environmental impacts and maintain and improve south Orange County's quality of life...

(Santa Ana, CA) — County Executive Officer Thomas G. Mauk has appointed Jess Carbajal as Director of OC Public Works, which includes the County’s Facilities, Planning and Engineering divisions...

SANTA ANA, CA. – On September 29, 2009, the County Board of Supervisors authorized the release of a request for proposal to solicit a program administrator for development and implementation of a County Financing Initiative for Renewable and Solar Technology (FIRST) Program, which is proposed to be referred to as “OC Sunergy.” ...

(Santa Ana, CA) — Bryan Speegle, the Director of OC Public Works, has announced his retirement after more than 26 years of service to the County of Orange...

SANTA ANA, CA. – The County of Orange’s OC Public Works, in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department will host a public meeting at the Trabuco Elementary School, 31052 Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, on Wednesday June 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m....

SANTA ANA, CA. – Orange County’s Public Works Department hosts its annual Open
House on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at “Glassell Yard,” located at 2301 Glassell Street in Orange...

SANTA ANA, CA. - The County of Orange’s OC Watersheds, in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting at the Mission Viejo City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to discuss the Aliso Creek Ecosystem Restoration Study...

SANTA ANA, CA. -- Work continues on the County of Orange’s project to widen Irvine Avenue from Mesa Drive to S.E. Bristol Street in the City of Newport Beach. Drivers should avoid the below-referenced sections of Irvine Ave for the next three weeks due to construction to widen Irvine Avenue...

The County of Orange’s Project Pollution Prevention program announced a new hotline number 1-877-89-SPILL (1-877-897-7455). ...