The Sunset of Easy Summer Traffic to UCLA

If you think Gloria Swanson had it rough, wait 'til you get to experience traffic on Sunset Boulevard when commuting to UCLA this summer. Normally, summer traffic is light. But Sunset will be a mess this time. And as folks divert to Wilshire Blvd. and other routes, the traffic will be messy there, too:

Project Description: 

LADWP will be adding new circuits to existing underground electric infrastructure that services the Bel Air, Beverly Crest, Westwood, and Holmby Hills communities. A total of 4 new underground circuits will be installed to house approximately 27,000 feet of new cable. These additional circuits will relieve demand off overloaded circuits.

The project will take place in two phases:

• Phase I is located on Sunset Blvd and will begin June 18, 2019 and will be completed by summer 2020
• Phase II is expected to begin in 2020 and will include several streets: Bellagio Road, Chalon Road, Bel Air Road, and South Beverly Glen Boulevard. More details about Phase II will be provided at a later date.

LADWP worked closely with several agencies to develop a traffic mitigation plan. Construction will begin after UCLA is out of session to take advantage of the summer schedule when there will be fewer students and faculty on campus. Working hours have been reduced to avoid heavy commute times. In addition, flaggers will be on-site to assist with traffic flow and changeable message boards will be located in several locations to notify motorists.

Phase I: Sunset Boulevard - (June 25, 2019 – Summer 2020)

Phase I construction will take place simultaneously along the following areas on Sunset Boulevard:

• Sunset Boulevard between the 405 Freeway and Bellagio Road Crews will begin near the 405 and work east towards Bellagio Road. Construction will progress in roughly 500 feet increments until this portion of work is completed.
• Sunset Boulevard between South Beverly Glen Boulevard and Carolwood Drive Crews will be working on this area at the same time as the 405 to Bellagio Road area.

Crews will be working primarily in the two middle lanes of Sunset Boulevard. During construction, at least one lane will remain open in each direction to maintain both eastbound and westbound traffic flow. Hours may be extended as needed to expedite the project’s completion.

Construction Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Weekend prep time begins at 6:00 am but construction will not begin until 8:00 am. At the end of each work day, all lanes will be restored for traffic.

Source: https://www.ladwpnews.com/media-advisory-ladwp-announces-year-long-power-upgrade-project-on-sunset-blvd-in-greater-bel-air-area/

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Power Upgrade Project on Sunset Blvd in Greater Bel Air Area 

Councilmember Koretz Asks for Public’s Cooperation with Partial Road Closure on Sunset Blvd

WHAT:
Councilmember Paul Koretz, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to host a PRESS CONFERENCE to alert the public that LADWP is initiating a year-long power upgrade project along two areas of Sunset Blvd, east of I-405 in the greater Bel Air area. LADWP, together with its City partners, will announce traffic and public safety mitigations.

• LADWP will be upgrading underground power infrastructure that was installed in the 1930s.
• Due to increased power demands in the Bel Air, Beverly Crest, northern Westwood and Holmby Hills communities, additional power capacity needs to be added.
• Construction along Sunset Blvd will cause reduced lanes and slowdowns.
• Traffic, public safety, and emergency response plans have been developed and will be deployed throughout the duration of the project.

WHEN:
Monday, June 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Fire Station 71, 107 S Beverly Glen Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

WHO:
Councilmember Paul Koretz, 5th Council District
Representative from LADWP
Nickie Miner, Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
Deputy Chief Armando Hogan, West Bureau Commander, LAFD
Captain Vic Davalos, LAPD
Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services (BSS)

Project Details:

• Four new underground electric circuits will be installed under Sunset Blvd.
• Crews will be working simultaneously in two locations:
  • Sunset Blvd between I-405 freeway and Bellagio Rd.
  • Sunset Blvd between S. Beverly Glen Blvd and Carolwood Dr.
• Construction dates: June 25, 2019 – Summer 2020
• Construction hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Hours may be extended as needed to expedite the project’s completion
• Affected Communities: Bel Air, Beverly Crest, northern Westwood, Holmby Hills
• Project hotline: (213) 367-6045 or 1(800) DIAL DWP (342-5397)
• Email: powerprojects@ladwp.com
• Website: http://www.ladwp.com/BelAir

Contacts:

Alison Simard, Office of Councilmember Paul Koretz
213-473-7005 (o) / 213-505-7467 (c) Alison.Simard@lacity.org

Deborah Hong, LADWP
213-367-5204 (o)/ 213-948-9816 (c) Deborah.Hong@ladwp.com

Source: https://www.ladwpnews.com/media-advisory-ladwp-announces-year-long-power-upgrade-project-on-sunset-blvd-in-greater-bel-air-area/

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