Many of Burbank’s underground water pipes are aging and nearing the end of their useful life. Replacing these pipelines now will help modernize our infrastructure, strengthen firefighting capabilities, and allow BWP to continue to provide reliable water to the Burbank community.

The Burbank City Council approved water rate increases for FY 2025-2026 to help fund essential infrastructure projects, such as this one. These investments allow BWP to proactively replace aging water pipelines, reduce costly emergency repairs, and maintain the reliability and quality of Burbank’s water system for decades to come.

Construction for the Magnolia Boulevard phase (Catalina Street to Varney Street) of the Water Main Replacement Project is scheduled to begin in January 2026 and is expected to last about eight months, through August 2026. Each block will take approximately one week to complete.

Work will occur along Magnolia Boulevard between Catalina Street and Varney Street, moving east block by block. Construction will last for approximately one week per block. 

Some intersection work may take place overnight between 9:00 pm and 5:30 am to reduce traffic impacts. These intersections are marked with an orange color on the map below. If additional overnight work is required, we will provide advanced notice to affected customers.

Yes, there will be two water service interruptions during this project:

• The first service interruption will last 4–8 hours during the main system switch, when the new pipeline is connected to Burbank’s water system.

• The second service interruption will last about 1 hour during individual property tie-ins, where the crews connect the plumbing from an individual building to the city’s new main water line.

Advance notice for these interruptions will be provided, and crews will coordinate directly with affected customers to minimize any inconvenience. 

Traffic control devices and staff will be on site daily to help guide pedestrians and vehicles safely through the work zone.

Temporary one-way traffic control will be in place on the blocks with active construction. Only one of the eastbound lanes will be closed (the side closest to the curb.) 

Curbside parking will be temporarily restricted in active work zones, and “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 48 hours in advance. The signs will include the dates and times when parking restrictions are in effect.

Yes. All businesses will remain open throughout construction. Crews will maintain reasonable access for business owners and visitors so they can continue their business with minimal disruption.

Regular construction hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, excluding City of Burbank holidays.
Some intersection work may take place overnight from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am to reduce traffic disruptions. If additional overnight work is required, BWP will provide advanced notice to affected customers. 

Work is weather-dependent and may occasionally be delayed due to weather conditions.

There will be noise, dust, vibration, and temporary traffic changes while crews perform work. We will do our best to minimize these impacts. 

Once all underground work is finished, pavement resurfacing will be completed to restore the street back to working condition. 

You can stay updated by checking this webpage regularly or by following Burbank Water and Power on social media for project updates.

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