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Lincoln Street Road Repair and Sidewalk Project in Mecca Starts Construction

6 July 2021

MECCA – Lincoln Street in Mecca will be redone with new pavement and a new sidewalk in a county transportation project starting construction today.

Lincoln Street Road Repair and Sidewalk Project in Mecca Starts Construction

MECCA – Lincoln Street in Mecca will be redone with new pavement and a new sidewalk in a county transportation project starting construction today.

The Lincoln Street Pavement Restoration and Sidewalk Project is a $3.8 million project of the Riverside County Transportation Department.

The project will reconstruct 1.75 miles of pavement along Lincoln Street, from 5th Street to Avenue 62. A new sidewalk will be installed along the east side of Lincoln Street, from 5th Street to 7th Street, extending the network of walkways that connect the highly walking‑oriented community.

“Lincoln Street is a vital road for Mecca residents and local agricultural operations, and has long been in need of repair,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “I am happy this road repair project is now under construction to provide a much smoother roadway and another extension of sidewalks in Mecca. This project is for the safety and quality of life of the community, by preventing wear and tear on vehicles. I thank our Riverside County Transportation Department for making this major improvement for the community of Mecca.”

The project is funded from the county’s SB 1 funds, generated from the gas taxes and vehicle registration fees paid by motorists. Construction will be performed by Granite Construction Company of Indio, at the cost of $2.5 million for construction.

Construction is expected to take three months to complete.

Captions – Lincoln Street, from 5th Street to Avenue 62, in Mecca will be under construction with a road repair project that will replace the cracked, bumpy pavement.

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Supervisor V. Manuel Perez represents the eastern two-thirds of Riverside County on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Stretching from Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs, south to the Salton Sea and east to Blythe and the Colorado River, the 4th District is the largest geographical district in the county.

Supervisor Perez’s office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.