Repairs may be coming to Brookshire Avenue

The City Council is considering street repairs to Brookshire Avenue this summer. Photo by Alex Dominguez.

The Downey City Council on Tuesday will consider awarding a $1.087 million construction contract for road repairs on Brookshire Avenue. 

If approved, segments of Brookshire -- between Florence Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, and Imperial Highway and Gardendale Street -- will receive a noticeable face-lift, including new asphalt pavement; repairs of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveway approaches; and new pavement markings. 

Once repairs are completed, Brookshire Avenue between Imperial and Florence will be designated a Class III bicycle route, although there will be no dedicated bicycle lanes. 

Work is expected to begin in August and be completed this November.

Orange-based R.J. Noble Company was the lowest of eight bidders and is expected to receive the project contract.