Colorado Boulevard Bridge Work Starts Today — Expect Delays

Glendale, CA · June 29, 2026

Monday morning brings the first set of orange cones to the Colorado Boulevard bridge. If you usually take that route into Pasadena, you might want to give yourself an extra ten minutes or stick to the freeway.

📰 The Lead

The long-awaited structural maintenance on the Colorado Boulevard bridge begins this morning, marking the start of a three-week project to reinforce the aging span. Crews will be working primarily on the joints and surface sealing to prevent water damage before the winter rains. While the bridge will remain open, traffic is being reduced to a single lane in each direction between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily. This stretch is a vital artery for those commuting toward the Eagle Rock and Pasadena areas, so expect significant bottlenecking during the afternoon rush. City engineers noted that this maintenance is proactive, aimed at extending the bridge's lifespan by another decade without requiring a full closure. Electronic signage is already in place to divert non-local traffic toward the 134.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Verdugo Wash Visioning Survey — Residents have until midnight to submit feedback on the proposed seven-mile greenway and bike path project.

  • Beeline Route 4 Adjustments — Minor timing shifts for the summer schedule take effect this morning to improve connectivity with Metrolink arrivals.

  • Pool Capacity Updates — Pacific Park Pool is implementing a new real-time capacity tracker on the city website starting today.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 77°F · Low 62°F — Overcast
    • A light sweater is a safe bet for the morning walk before the clouds thin out.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Teen Maker Monday — Central Library, 3:30 PM Hands-on 3D printing workshop for middle and high school students.

  • Burbank: Yoga in the Park — Johnny Carson Park, 6:00 PM Evening flow session under the trees — bring your own mat and water.

  • Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation — Library Connection @ Adams Square, 6:00 PM Learn how to help neighbors improve their English reading and writing skills.

  • Pasadena: Monday Night Trivia — Lucky Baldwin’s, 7:00 PM A short drive for competitive wits and a wide selection of imports.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Americana at Brand Trolley
    • This custom-built electric car is modeled after the historic Pacific Electric "Red Cars" that once crisscrossed the valley. It runs on a battery-powered system, quietly moving shoppers along a track that was integrated during the mall's 2008 construction.

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