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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Updated Subway Construction

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. The SOE removal and concrete work has begun and will continue for a year. 

Date: Ongoing through Summer 2025
 

Work Hours: Weekdays and Weekends 

5am to 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 5 am 
 

Hauling: 6:30 am to 5 pm  

Support of Excavation, Soil Nail Wall, Struts work, and Lowering of Structural steel  

Dates: Ongoing through November 2024 

Work Hours:  

Weeknights: 9 pm to 6 am 

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

Temporary Traffic Control: Intermittent closures 

Phase 1- Weeknights, 9pm to 6am and continuously Friday to Monday from 9pm to 6am 

  • 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- Weekdays, 7 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday, 7 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday to Monday continuously from 9 pm to 6 am 

  • 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. 

Phase 3:  Weekdays, 9 am to 3:30 pm 

  • Three westbound Wilshire Bl lanes will be restricted from Glendon Av to Veteran Av 

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

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

Traffic Control:  9 pm to 6 am 

  • 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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