The City of Monterey will continue Measure P funded storm drain repairs February 16-19, 2016. Construction may cause traffic delays, noise, steam and harmless odors. The construction schedule, which is subject to delay, is as follows:

Jefferson St. (Calle Principal to Watson) – Tues., Feb. 16
Lighthouse Ave. (100 block) – Wed., Feb. 17
Pacific St. (Del Monte to Jefferson) – Wed., Feb. 17
Franklin St. (Calle Principal to Larkin) – Thurs., Feb. 18
Castro Rd. – Thurs., Feb. 18
Pine St. (800 block) – Fri., Feb. 19
Via Marettimo (1400 block) – Fri., Feb. 19

Construction crews access the storm drain system from manholes and insert a flexible liner. Steam inflates and cures the liner, which hardens and restores the pipe. Pipe-lining work can emit steam and a chemical odor. The odor is from the chemical styrene, which is in the resin liner installed inside the pipe. Airborne styrene is not a human health risk. Some people may be sensitive to the odor, which can linger up to 24 hours.

Funding for the rehabilitation project comes from Measure P, the voter approved one-cent increase in sales tax. If you have questions about storm drain repairs, please call the City at 831-242-8746.