Project Scope

Final design for the plaza has been completed and the construction contract for this work was awarded by the City Council on March 17, 2015. Click here to see the Site Rendering. Oakland Public Works (OPW) has contracted McGuire and Hester, Inc. to construct the Latham Square Streetscape Improvements (Project). The streetscape construction began May 18, 2015 and it is estimated to be completed July 22, 2016. Click here to read the Construction Announcement Letter.

The City will make every effort to minimize inconveniences. Should you have any questions concerning the construction of this project, please contact Alan Chiang, City of Oakland Resident Engineer, at (510) 238-2299. In case of an emergency after normal business hours, please call (510) 615-5566. For overall project information, please contact Nick Cartagena, Project Manager, at (510) 238-2139 or ncartagena@oaklandnet.com.

The Project will reconstruct the Latham Square Plaza and neighboring roadways and intersections. The Project area is Telegraph Avenue from Broadway to 17th Street, Broadway from 14th Street to 17th Street, and 16th Street from Telegraph to San Pablo Avenue. Click here to see Project Area Map. The improvements include expansion of the Latham Square Plaza, improved intersections, traffic signal upgrades, new roadway surfacing, bulbouts, restoration of the historic Latham fountain, informational panels, landscaping, and pedestrian and decorative lighting.

Temporary Construction Traffic Control

During construction, there will be impacts to traffic on both Broadway and Telegraph Avenue. Some phases of construction will require Broadway to be reduced to one lane in each direction of travel. Telegraph Avenue from Broadway to 16th Street will require a one-block closure to vehicles during construction.

Please remember the surrounding businesses are open during construction. Please support Oakland's local businesses, especially during this construction period. While you are there, be sure to abide by the posted signs and use the designated crosswalks at 14th Street, 15th Street, and 17th Street.

Latham Square Construction Update (July 13, 2016)

The Latham Square project anticipates final completion by July 22, 2016. The final improvements expected to be completed in the next couple of weeks include: installation of traffic signals and their programming, installation of the plaza string of lights, application of an anti-graffiti sacrificial coating, installation of Broadway traffic striping, along with a few other minor improvements. The remaining construction fencing is expected to be removed the week of July 18.

A Grand Re-Opening event will be held at the Latham Square Plaza on Thursday, July 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. Click here to see the event flyer.

A free event will be held at the Latham Plaza every 3rd Thursday of the Month. Click here to see Oakland Central's event flyer.