Subway Construction: Wilshire Area Continues to Be a Mess

Monday, August 15, 2022

Decking for the Westwood/UCLA Station Wilshire Bl. between Veteran Av and Gayley Av: Decking of the Street (Stage 1 of 4) Metro contractors will begin with decking on Wilshire Bl in mid-August 2022. Decking along Wilshire Bl between Veteran Av and Westwood Av is anticipated to be completed in 14 weekends. There will be temporary partial street closures implemented on Wilshire Bl in four stages. Decking work will be completed during continuous weekends, Friday through Monday. Decking is a process where the street is excavated at a depth of about 10 to 12 feet and deck beams are installed over the piles. Concrete precast deck panels are then installed over the deck beams to create a temporary street surface for vehicles and pedestrian access. This work allows for construction activities to continue below the surface of Wilshire Bl and helps reduce community impacts. Traffic will be detoured around the construction work and notices updated weekly. Date: August 19 through September 12 Continuous work hours: 11 pm, Friday through 6 am, Monday Traffic Control: Stage 1: Anticipated 3 Weekends • Westbound traffic will be closed on Wilshire Bl between Westwood Bl and Veteran Av. • Westbound Wilshire Bl traffic will detour either northbound or southbound on Westwood Bl. • Lane reductions for westbound Wilshire Bl traffic will begin between Malcolm Av and Glendon Av. • Westbound Wilshire Bl traffic will be detoured from Westwood Bl to Kinross Av and onto Veteran Av or Ohio Av and onto Veteran Av. • Eastbound Wilshire Bl traffic will be reduced to two lanes of traffic between Veteran Av and Gayley Av • Eastbound Wilshire Bl traffic may still travel north and south on Veteran Av. • Northbound Gayley Av will remain open to traffic. • Northbound traffic on Midvale Av/Gayley Av may not travel west onto Wilshire Bl. • Southbound Gayley Av traffic lanes will be reduced before Kinross Ave. Southbound Gayley Av traffic may not turn right to travel west Wilshire Bl. • Eastbound Wilshire Bl traffic may turn left to travel north onto Westwood Bl. • The sidewalk on the north side of Wilshire Bl between Gayley Av and Veteran Av remains closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to use the southern sidewalk. Noteworthy • Access to driveways, residences & businesses will always be maintained unless there is prior notification of blocked access. • 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 Metro Access Metro bus stops may be relocated or lines could be impacted. For information changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro. == F u l l r e l e a s e a t h t t p s : / / m c k n b r 0 f g x h 5 k 0 f 2 v x 0 7 8 z t s 2 9 8 0 . p u b . s f m c content.com/fwucvt55ocs/gv1n0cejs0q. ===

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