(Ribbon Cutting for South Imperial Avenue Extension)...The ceremony will be held on May 22

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Projects. The ceremony will be at the southeast corner of South Imperial and Wake Avenues, beginning at 9 am. The public is welcome to attend. El Centro Mayor Sylvia Marroquin says they have been waiting for this event for years. These initial construction phases, at a cost os $5.5 million, add to the $7.7 million already invested in the project for right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations and design services, for a total of $13.2 million regional investment to date. Funding is provided by a combination of SB 1 gas tax funds, regional federal funds, local Measure D funds and past developer impact fees. The new extension will be officially open to the public on May 23.