Villa Street & West Colorado Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project

A Pasadena Water and Power construction worker in a hardhat and reflective vest uses a shovel to dig a trench

The Villa Street & West Colorado Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project will replace aging water main pipelines underneath Villa Street and Colorado Boulevard. The current water mains consist of 8-inch and 12-inch cast iron pipes installed, in some cases, approximately 100 years ago. The Villa Street & West Colorado Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project will replace approximately 4,704 feet of existing water main with new 12-inch ductile iron pipe.

Timeline and Location

Construction activities will occur on Villa Street from Hill Avenue to Palo Verde Avenue, and on Colorado Boulevard from Patrician Way to Melrose Avenue.

A map highlighting Villa Street between Hill Avenue and Palo Verde Avenue. The highlighted line passes between Jefferson Park and Jefferson Branch Library.

Construction will begin on Villa Street in November 2026 and is scheduled to complete in July 2027. Construction on Colorado Boulevard will begin when Villa Street is complete.

A map highlighting West Colorado Boulevard just south of State Route 134, between Patrician Way and Melrose Avenue.

Impact

Currently, work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Traffic signs and delineators will be employed to minimize the impact of traffic flow in the area. Please observe and adhere to posted no parking zones, construction signs, and flagmen. Special efforts will be taken to keep inconveniences to a minimum.

Interruptions to water service will be noticed in advance. PWP crews will notify residents with door hangers one week in advance and give courtesy door knocks the morning of interruptions.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Thomas Christopher at TChristopher@CityOfPasadena.net or (626) 744-7670.