Metro’s utility relocation work continues in advance of future tunneling for the Purple Line Extension that will head west on Wilshire between Western Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. Below is an outline of on-going work:
1. Work on Wilshire & La Brea Continues | February 10 – the end of March | M-F 8p-6a
As part of the advanced utility relocation activities for the Purple Line Extension, Metro contractors will be performing improvements to existing utilities to make room for the future Wilshire/La Brea Station of the Metro Purple Line. Starting Monday night, February 10, 2014 work will take place on Monday nights thru Friday nights, instead of the previous Sunday night through Thursday night schedule. The closure area remains the same. Northbound La Brea Avenue will be reduced to one lane and eastbound lanes on Wilshire Boulevard between South Detroit Street and South Orange Drive will be closed.
Printable PDF Notice –Â Metro Utility Relocation Work – Feb-Mar Wilshire & La Brea
2. Work at Wilshire & Fairfax | Starting February 23 Â | Sunday – Thursday 8p-6a
As part of the advanced utility relocation activities for the Purple Line Extension, Metro contractors will be performing improvements to existing utilities to make room for the Metro Purple Line Extension.
Starting February 23rd, Metro contractors will begin utility relocation work near Wilshire/Fairfax. It is anticipated that work will occur Sunday through Thursday nights between 8PM and 6AM and occasional Saturdays from 8am-6pm. Lane closures are anticipated that may restrict Wilshire and Fairfax to one lane of traffic in each direction.Â
Specific details will be communicated next week.
Printable PDF Notice –Â Metro Utility Relocation Work – Feb Wilshire Fairfax Fiber Optic Work
