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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Summer Subway Construction Around Wilshire

 

Westwood/UCLA Station Construction 

Summary  

Metro contractors will continue construction activities for the future Westwood/UCLA Station within UCLA Lot 36. Activities may require temporary lane closures to access the Wilshire Bl deck panels. Work includes excavation, hauling, bracing installation, lagging, station ventilation installation, and utility support.

Date: Ongoing through Summer 2024
 

Work Hours: Weekdays and Weekends 

5am to 5pm and 5pm to 5am for Civil work 

6am to 2pm, 4pm to 2am for Support of Excavation Activities 
 

Hauling: 6:30am to 5pm 
 

Support of Excavation and Struts Installation work 

Dates: Ongoing through Summer 2024 

Work Hours:  

Weeknights: 9pm to 6am 

Weekends: 6am to 2pm and 4 pm to 2 am, continue through 2024 
 

Temporary Traffic Control: Intermittent closures 

Phase 1- Weeknights 

  • The Westwood southbound lane and right turn pocket restricted between Lindbrook Dr and Wilshire Bl. 

  • Two westbound Wilshire Bl lanes will be restricted between Glendon Av and Gayley Av 

  • The west leg crosswalk on Wilshire Bl and Westwood Bl will be restricted.  

  • One northbound lane on Gayley Av will be restricted from Wilshire Bl to Lindbrook Av. 

  • The north leg crosswalk at Wilshire Bl and Gayley Av will be restricted. 

  • The eastbound left turn pockets between at the intersection of Gayley Av and Wilshire Bl will be restricted.  

Phase 2- Weekends- 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, Friday to Monday continuously and Sundays 

  • The Westwood southbound left turn pocket and one lane will be restricted between Lindbrook Dr and Wilshire Bl. 

  • Three westbound Wilshire Bl lanes will be restricted between Glendon Av and Veteran Av. 

  • A southbound Westwood Bl right turn pocket will be restricted between Lindbrook Dr and Wilshire Bl. 

  • A southbound Gayley Av right turn pocket will be restricted between Lindbrook Dr and Wilshire Bl. 

Traffic Control:  9pm to 6am 

  • Wilshire Bl will have intermittent lane reductions in both directions between Glendon Av and Veteran Av.  

  • Left turns for Wilshire Bl may be closed at different times at Gayley Av, Westwood Bl, and Glendon Av.  

  • Some intermittent crosswalk closures may be implemented. Three crosswalks will be open at each intersection at all times.  

  • Gayley Av may have lane reductions between Lindbrook Dr and Ashton Av.  

  • Westwood Bl may have lane reductions between Lindbrook Dr and Ashton Av.  

  • Glendon Av may have lane reductions between Lindbrook Dr and Wilshire Bl. 

  • Trucks will continue to use the driveways on Veteran Av and Wilshire Bl. Staging of trucks will occur inside the yard. The right turn pocket at Gayley Av and Wilshire Bl will be restricted, as well as the lane closest to the curb along Wilshire Bl between Gayley Av and Veteran Av. Hauling is expected between 9am and 3:30pm ongoing through November 2023. 

  • Some intermittent sidewalk closures may be implemented in the work zones. The sidewalks on the north side and south side of Wilshire Bl will not be closed at the same time.  

Noteworthy  

  • All work has received necessary permits and approvals.  

  •  Access for pedestrians will be maintained outside of construction zones.  

  •  Access for the Fire Department and emergency responders will be maintained.  

  •  Parking restrictions will be implemented in the immediate area of the work zone.  

  •  Construction is dynamic and schedules are subject to change.  

  •  24/7 Hotline: 213-922-6934  

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Bottom line: Although some of this construction and activity takes place at night, approaching UCLA from Sunset rather than Wilshire is often a better choice. [Source for notices: Emails from LA Metro.]

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