Construction to Start on Front Street, Magnolia Boulevard, and Varney Street

Construction to Start on Front Street, Magnolia Boulevard, and Varney Street

Lane closures are scheduled for January 26, 2026, with an end date to be determined. 

Burbank Water and Power (BWP) will be installing a tunnel bore under the railroad to support new electric lines associated with the Front Street development.

Project Update (02/05/26)

Work is currently paused due to an unexpected underground obstruction.
An update will be provided once a new work date has been determined.

Construction Schedule

Lane closures:

Monday, January 26, 2026, through Friday, February 13, 2026.  

Continuous work:

24 hours/day, 7 days/week from February 2, 2026, to February 13, 2026

Work is weather-dependent, and schedules may change.

Traffic Impacts

Front Street

  • Intermittent southbound lane closures on Front Street.
  • Daytime flaggers will direct traffic around the closure (including stopping northbound traffic as needed to allow southbound traffic through).
  • Front Street will be one-way traffic with flaggers during the day (intermittently) from January 26 through February 13, 2026.

Magnolia feeder road (near 10 W Magnolia)

  • The one-way eastbound Magnolia feeder road will be closed intermittently from January 26, 2026, to February 13, 2026.
  • The same feeder road will be closed 24/7 from February 2-13, 2026.
  • Detours will be provided via Varney from Cypress, using a one-way westbound lane, with flaggers allowing for two-way traffic.

Parking Restrictions

  • Parking restrictions may be in place 24/7 underneath and around the Magnolia Bridge, along Magnolia feeder roads, within work areas, and along detour routes.
  • Where needed, “Temporary No Parking Anytime” signs will be posted at least 48 hours before enforcement.

Project Map

Stay Informed

BWP Project Manager:

Sven Knauth, P.E. – Senior Electrical Engineer
Email: [email protected]

 

Contractor Project Engineer (Doty Bros.):

Albert Kao – 562-345-1459
Email: [email protected]