Updates

Construction Updates

Construction of the Merced Avenue Greenway began on January 8, 2024. This greenway is designed to capture rainwater, improve water quality, restore habitats, and provide amenities for pedestrians and cyclists. The first phase of construction, completed in 2024, focused on the section of Merced Avenue south of Rush Street. The design phase for Phase 2 is currently underway, which will enhance the section north of Rush Street and ending at Fern Street. Once fully completed, this project will serve as a scalable model that can be replicated within the City of South El Monte and throughout the region.

Two images stacked. One image is of Merced avenue facing north. There is a big cargo truck in the left lane. The bottom picture is of Merced Avenue facing south with a line of residential houses. The image is meant to depict the state of Merced Avenue before construction.

Project Construction Timeline: Phase I - South

Start of Construction Notices Distributed: December 2023

Community Engagement & Stewardship: February 2024 – June 2025
Construction: January 2024 – December 2024
Grand Opening Celebration: Early 2025
Post Construction Water Quality Monitoring: January 2025 – December 2027

Construction: Phase I – South

Westside Improvements: January 2024 – June 2024
Eastside Improvements: June 2024 – November 2024
Street Repaving and Striping: October 2024 – December 2024

Project Map for the Merced Avenue Greenway Project.

Construction Photos

More photos including photos from recent bike rides along the Greenway are available here.