Hawthorne Boulevard Relinquishment to City Control
Summary
The city is taking over a 4.8-mile stretch of Hawthorne Boulevard from Caltrans, backed by an 11.55 million dollar state payment to fix roads and sidewalks, which will allow Torrance to better synchronize traffic lights and respond to maintenance requests.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The state will transfer 11.55 million dollars to the city to fund roadway and sidewalk improvements before the handover.
Torrance drivers and residents will benefit from synchronized traffic lights and faster local maintenance and permitting.
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Caltrans to relinquish portion of Hawthorne Boulevard to Torrance, granting more local control
Caltrans to relinquish portion of Hawthorne Boulevard to Torrance, granting more local control Daily Breeze
City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
The city is taking over a 4.8-mile stretch of Hawthorne Boulevard from Caltrans, backed by an 11.55 million dollar state payment to fix roads and sidewalks, which will allow Torrance to better synchronize traffic lights and respond to maintenance requests.
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