City of Lancaster Weekly Road Closures through March 26

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

In an effort to improve our neighborhoods and city streets, the City of Lancaster conducts a variety of road construction projects which will ultimately benefit our citizens. While these construction zones typically restrict traffic flow for an interim period, the end results provide smoother roads and better infrastructure in various locations throughout Lancaster. The construction zones listed below are valid through March 26, 2016.

The BLVD Farmers Market is an opportunity for the community to gather and enjoy an offering of fresh produce and unique items in an open market atmosphere. The Market takes place every Thursday from 2 – 6 p.m. on Ehrlich/Elm Avenue, north of The BLVD. This area will be closed to traffic and parking from noon to 7 p.m. on Market days.

In conjunction with the Farmers Market, the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley hosts a free art workshop on the fourth Saturday of every month at MOAH:Cedar.

The 2016 Los Angeles County Air Show will take place on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. Various streets in proximity to the General William J. Fox Airfield will be closed to accommodate air space requirements on the days of the event, as well as a few days prior for any necessary aeronautic preparations (i.e. practice).

The following streets will be closed Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20:

 60th Street West, between Avenue F and Avenue G  Avenue F between 30th Street West and 60th Street West  42nd Street West and 40th Street West, north of Avenue F  Avenue G between 50th Street West and 60th Street West (3/17-3/18)  Avenue G between 30th Street West and 60th Street West (3/19-3/20) (For designated event parking)

Expected closures should take place at the times noted below: Thursday, March 17 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 18 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

There are Westbound lane closures on Avenue L between Sierra Highway and 5th Street West due to underground utility improvements. Possible lane closures associated with the Pacific Auto Recycling project in the vicinity of Division Street and Avenue H. North bound lane closure on 10th Street West associated with parkway improvements in the vicinity of 10th Street West and Avenue J-12.