Subway-Related Traffic Issues Coming in the New Year

Decking Removal Resumes at Westwood/UCLA Station  Summary  Decking removal at the Westwood/UCLA Station will be postponed until Friday, January 2 at 11pm. Work is anticipated to end at 6am on Monday, January 5.  This work will require the closure of westbound Wilshire Bl between Veteran Av and Westwood Bl as well as the reduction of eastbound Wilshire to two lanes between Veteran Ave. and Westwood Bl. Decking removal is anticipated to require an additional 10 weekends of work ending in late January.  Construction that weekend will limit turns at the Wilshire Bl/Westwood Bl intersection.  Traffic Control  Traffic on westbound Wilshire Bl will be detoured at Westwood Bl to Santa Monica Blvd via portable changeable message boards located at various locations. Traffic will remain open on eastbound Wilshire Bl; however, since eastbound Wilshire Bl will be reduced to two lanes, message boards will be placed to encourage motorists to utilize Santa Monica Blvd via Sepulveda Blvd in case of heavy congestion.  Work Hours  Friday, January 2 at 11p.m. until Monday, January 15 at 6 am.  Hauling Hours  Hauling of the decking panels, deck beams, backfill material, base and asphalt will take place throughout the duration of the closure.  Noteworthy  All work has received necessary permits and approvals.  Parking restrictions will be implemented in the immediate work zone area.  Construction is dynamic and schedules are subject to change.  The project information line is 213.922.6934