Nicholson Dr Segment 1 (Brightside - Gourrier) Project Page

Project Description: Widen Nicholson Dr. from reconstructed Brightside Lane to Gourrier Road as a 4-lane suburban road. This is a road transfer project and will use federal dollars. The NEPA process is being followed. The LA DOTD will manage aspects of the project, other than design services.

Council District: 12

Project Type: New Capacity

Current Phase: Right of Way

Design Consultant: Forte & Tablada

Project Manager: Zach Schmidt

Proposition Budget: $21,000,000

Estimated Letting Date: September 2025

Project Updates

Date Status
03/2025 The 95% Final Plans and Clearing and Grubbing plans have been completed. Right-of-way acquisition is ongoing. It is expected that right-of-way acquisition is completed by mid 2025. Clearing, grubbing and utility relocations will commence following right-of-way acquisition. Expected letting for Clearing and Grubbing is October 2025.
08/2024 The 95% Final Plans and Clearing and Grubbing plans have been completed. Right of way acquisition is ongoing. It is expected that right of way acquisition is competed by mid 2025. Clearing, grubbing and utility relocations will commence following right of way acquisition.
02/2024 The MOVEBR Nicholson Segment 1 project is at a significant milestone, nearing 95% final plan completion. The project has commenced right-of-way acquisition, marking a crucial step towards implementation. Following this, the focus will shift towards clearing and utility relocations once the necessary right-of-way parcels are secured.
11/2023 The design consultant is working to complete 95% final construction plans. LADOTD has begun the right of way acquisition process. After the completion of the acquisition of property, the LADOTD will advertise a clearing and grubbing project allowing utilities to relocate without obstructions.
09/2023 The design consultant is working to complete 95% final construction plans. The final right-of-way maps have been accepted by LADOTD to begin the acquisition process. After the completion of the acquisition of property, the LADOTD will advertise a clearing and grubbing project allowing utilities to relocate without obstructions.
07/2023 The design consultant is working to complete 95% final construction plans. The right-of-way acquisition process is underway. DOTD will begin contacting impacted property owners to complete appraisals and make offers as nedded. Utility agreements are being completed to relocate utilities along the corridor which may be in conflict with the proposed improvements.
12/2022 The design consultant has completed the 60% final construction plans. The Design Engineer has also submitted final Right of Way maps for LADOTD to accept and begin the acquisition process. Utility agreements are being completed to relocate utilities along the corridor which may be in conflict with the proposed improvements.
05/2022 The Design Engineer is working on developing final Right of Way maps and construction documents.
08/2021 The Design Engineer is working on developing final drawings and documents.
04/2021 The Consultant is beginning the update to the NEPA Categorical Exclusion document. The Design Engineer is working on developing preliminary plans. Following the completion of the updates, the final plan process can continue.
 12/2020 The Environmental Consultant contract is pending execution. This contract will allow for updates to the NEPA documentation. Following the completion of the updates, the final plan process can continue.

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