LADWP Waterline Installation for New Westwood/VA Hospital Station
Summary
Metro contractors will install a new waterline at the Westwood/VA Hospital Station for use during construction and future use as a water service line for the VA Station. There is some anticipated noise associated with the work from saw-cutting, jack hammering, and other equipment that will be used. The work to install the new waterline will continue for approximately two years. The current temporary traffic control being implemented are Stages 4, 1 ,3, 13, 14 and Stage 15. The upcoming work activities for Stage 1 has started, and will affect the off and on ramps into the South VA Medical Center Campus and intersection with Bonsall Ave. Please refer to the detour signs for impacted routes entering and leaving VA Hospital. The work requires lane reductions throughout the construction zone along Wilshire Bl and Federal Av/San Vicente Bl. Multiple traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize traffic congestion and impacts on the local communities. All driveways will be maintained open unless previously notified. Street parking may be impacted. Please follow the traffic signage and street parking restrictions posted. Notices will be posted and updated online as dates and traffic control stages are confirmed. Dates: Ongoing through November 2025 Work Hours: Work hours vary depending on the traffic control stage. Monday to Sunday, 7 pm to 6 am, and 9 pm to 6 am, Nighttime Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 3:30 pm, Daytime
Temporary Traffic Control- Stage 4 implementation continues through August 2, 2024, for the concrete restoration work, from 9am to 3:30pm. The off-ramp into the South VA Campus will be closed to eastbound Wilshire Bl traffic. The west leg crosswalk will be closed on Bonsall Av. Please follow the traffic signs. Eastbound traffic along Wilshire Bl must access the South VA Campus from Sepulveda, Ohio Av, Sawtelle Av, and Dowlen Dr.
Temporary Traffic Control: Stage 1, 7 pm to 6 am, is scheduled to begin on July 15 to August 3, 2024 The below is Stage 2 traffic control but work being completed is for Stage 1. The eastbound Wilshire Bl off-ramp out of the South VA Campus will be closed at the intersection of Bonsall Av and Wilshire. Southbound Bonsall Av will be closed to proceed on the off-ramp but remains accessible to commute to the north side of campus with flaggers. The southbound Bonsall Av left turn pocket at the intersection of Wilshire Bl off-ramp will be closed due to construction. A detour will be needed for eastbound traffic's egress: Eastbound traffic along Wilshire Bl must access the site from Dowlen Dr, Sawtelle Av, Ohio Av, and Sepulveda Bl.
Temporary Traffic Controls: Stages 13, will be implemented from 9 pm to 6 am, is continues through August 1, 2024. Eastbound Wilshire Bl lanes will be restricted from Granville Av to San Vicente Bl/ Federal Bl. A left turn pocket will be restricted for southbound traffic at the intersection of San Vicente Bl and Wilshire Bl. Northbound Federal Av traffic will be restricted to left hand only at Wilshire Bl. Bus stops along Wilshire Bl will need to be relocated from the SE corner of Federal Av and Wilshire Bl and on Barrington Av and Wilshire Bl. Parking restrictions will be implemented on the east side of Federal Av.
Temporary Traffic Controls: Stages 14, will be implemented from 9 pm to 6 am, will be implemented continues through August 1, 2024. Eastbound Wilshire Bl lanes will be restricted from Granville Av to San Vicente Bl/ Federal Bl. Northbound Federal Av traffic will be restricted to right turns only at Wilshire Bl. Bus stops along Wilshire Bl will need to be relocated from the SE corner of Federal Av and Wilshire Bl and on Barrington Av and Wilshire Bl. Parking restrictions will be implemented on the east side of Federal Av. A left turn pocket will be restricted at the intersection of San Vicente Bl and Wilshire Bl.
Traffic Controls: The below details are a summary of impacts during the total scope of work. Wilshire Bl Wilshire Bl lanes will be reduced for eastbound traffic from Granville Av to the on-ramp into the South VA Campus. Some restrictions on westbound traffic along Wilshire Bl from Federal Av/San Vicente Bl will be necessary. Restrictions will be implemented in the west corner of Stoner Av/Wilshire Bl. Left-turn pockets will be restricted for westbound Wilshire Bl traffic at Stoner Av. Bus stops will be relocated along Wilshire Bl between Federal Av and Stoner Av. Parking will be restricted on the south side of Wilshire Bl between Granville Av and Federal Av.
Bonsall Av The eastbound Wilshire Bl on- and off-ramp will be closed into and out of the south VA Hospital Campus. The detour will be implemented to maintain accessibility to the VA Hospital. The restrictions will occur during the day or night, depending on the traffic control implemented. The Bonsall Av intersection at the Wilshire Bl on- and off-ramps will allow for one-lane access for north and southbound traffic with flaggers. This work will be completed at night to minimize traffic impacts. The detour will be available during the work activities.
Access to and from the VA Hospital will be detoured during work hours. Detour along S Sepulveda Bl and Ohio Av to Sawtelle Bl, then Dowlen Dr. VA Hospital egress will be detoured to Sawtelle Bl, Santa Monica Bl, Sepulveda Bl, and Wilshire Bl Bus stops will be relocated during this work. Please follow bus agency updates for relocation. The crosswalks may be impacted during the work. Please follow the traffic signs.
Federal Av/San Vicente Bl Left turn pocket restrictions will be implemented for eastbound traffic at Wilshire Bl and San Vicente Bl. Northbound Federal Av restrictions will be implemented from Texas Av to Wilshire Bl. There will also be restrictions to right- and left-hand turns during the work. Please use the detour signs. Parking will be restricted on the eastern side of Federal Av along the VA property from Wilshire Bl to Texas Av. Northbound Federal Av traffic will be detoured to Ohio Av onto Barrington Av to proceed onto Wilshire Bl.
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