Major Investment Coming to Foothill Boulevard: Pavement & Utility Rehabilitation Project Approved

🚧 Major Investment Coming to Foothill Boulevard: Pavement & Utility Rehabilitation Project Approved

At the June 23rd City Council meeting, we awarded the construction contract for one of the most significant public works projects in recent years: the Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation & Utility Improvements Project. This project will modernize infrastructure, improve water reliability, and extend the life of one of Upland’s most heavily traveled corridors.

🚦 Project Scope & Location
The project covers:

• Water Improvements from Benson Avenue to Redding Way

• Paving and Streetscape Improvements from Benson Avenue to Euclid Avenue

Improvements include:

• Replacement of aging water pipelines, laterals, and fire hydrants

• Full asphalt reconstruction

• New curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and cross gutters

• Traffic signal upgrades, striping, and markings

• Construction of landscaped medians to enhance corridor aesthetics

💰 Project Funding & Cost Breakdown
The project has a total estimated cost of $13.2 million, fully funded through a combination of sources:

• $4 million from County Supervisors Jesse Armendarez and Curt Hagman

• $2.5 million in ARPA funds approved by the City Council

• Additional funds from the Water Fund, Water Bonds, and RMRA (gas tax) accounts

The lowest responsible bid came from Gentry Brothers, Inc. at $11.26 million, with the remainder covering contingencies, inspections, testing, materials, and administration.

📑 CEQA Clearance
The City filed a Notice of Exemption in March 2025 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), clearing the way for construction.

📆 What’s Next?

• Contract execution and pre-construction coordination will occur over the next six weeks.

• Construction is expected to begin late summer/early fall 2025 and last approximately 8 months (240 calendar days).

• Some work, including paving and signal upgrades, will be done at night to reduce impacts to local businesses and commuters.

• Public outreach and direct notifications to residents and businesses will be conducted by the contractor.

This project reflects our commitment to reinvesting in core infrastructure, improving traffic flow, enhancing public safety, and delivering long-overdue upgrades to Foothill Boulevard.

— Councilmember James Breitling
District 2