Streets closed for maintenance

Streets in the Temple Hills and Arch Beach Heights areas will be temporarily closed in the next four weeks while crews apply a protective coating of slurry seal, according to a news release.

Residents will be notified by door hangers seven days in advance of street closures.

Slurry seal is applied to pavement to prevent oxidation and moisture intrusion and is made up of a combination of asphalt emulsion, sand, rock and dust, according to the city of Laguna Beach’s website.

Slurry seals are applied to streets that are basically in good condition with the intent to extend the pavement life and improve long-term performance.

In most cases, a freshly-sealed street is safe to walk on one hour after applying the coat, and OK to drive on after four hours.

Project scheduling information is posted on the city’s website at lagunabeachcity.net.

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Other closures

Riddle Field will be closed until Feb. 1 for annual maintenance and turf renovation, while the grass area at Bluebird Park will be closed for two weeks beginning Dec. 22 for maintenance at that site.

The area of Bluebird Park will reopen Jan. 5.

City Hall will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and the two days immediately following those holidays — Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Essential public safety services will still be operating during these times.

—Bryce Alderton

Twitter: @AldertonBryce