Category Archives: Service Alerts

Update: Red Line service resumes to North Hollywood

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Update: Sheriff’s deputies reopen the North Hollywood station at 5:13 p.m.

What was happening: North Hollywood Red Line station was closed for an hour during LASD investigation.

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. activities that began at 4 p.m. at North Hollywood Station have cancelled subway service to North Hollywood but service continues without delays on the rest of the Metro Red Line. Trains continue to Universal City and return from that station. Passengers exiting at Universal Station can catch Metro Bus Line 224 to North Hollywood. Orange Line buses are currently being extended to provide service between Universal City and North Hollywood, then to Warner Center.

Daily transit forecast for Friday, Dec. 10

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Advisories page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

After 8pm all Blue Line trains depart 7th Street/Metro Center from Platform 1 (Flower-Hope St. side).

Dates: through June 19.

Due track maintenance work after 8:15pm, northbound trains run 6 minutes later than regular schedule. Northbound trains leave Transit Mall at 8:29pm, 8:50pm, 9:10pm, 9:30pm and every 20 minutes until 11:30pm, then 11:41pm, and regular schedule.

During this time, trains in both directions will share the southbound Long Beach track at Vernon, Slauson, and Florence Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.

Dates: Friday only.

Bus Line 2/302

In effect:         5:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2010 Thru 9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010
Location:        Le Conte Ave. between Gayley Ave. & Westwood Blvd.

Eastbound:     Regular route to Gayley Ave. and Landfair Ave., then continue via Gayley Ave. to  (L) Weyburn Ave., (L) Westwood Blvd., (R) Le Conte Ave. and regular route

Westbound:    Regular route to Le Conte Ave. and Tiverton Ave., then continue via Le Conte Ave. to  (L) Westwood Blvd., (R) Weyburn Ave., (R) Gayley Ave. to Le Conte Ave. and regular route


Daily transit forecast for Thursday, Dec. 9

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Advisories page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

1. After 8pm all Blue Line trains depart 7th Street/Metro Center from Platform 1 (Flower-Hope St. side).

Dates: through June 19.

2. After 8:15pm, Blue Line trains run every 30 minutes due to construction work for the future Expo Line.  Please see schedule here (times are approximate and are subject to minor construction related delays).

Dates: through Thursday night.

Red Line

1. Due to track maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes later than regular schedule.  Eastbound trains to Union Station will depart North Hollywood at 8:58pm, 9:18pm, 9:38pm, and every 20 minutes until 12:38am, and then 12:54am.  Times are approximate and subject to minor work related delays.

During this time, trains in both directions will share one track at Hollywood/Highland & Hollywood/Vine Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.  Please anticipate minor delays during this time.

Dates: through Thursday night.

2. Due to necessary elevator maintenance work, the Hollywood/Vine Station elevator located between mezzanine and platform level will be out of service 6:30am – 2:30pm.   Affected passengers are advised to use Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Western and local bus lines 217 or 780 to complete their trip.

Dates: Today only.

Purple Line

During weekdays from 9:30am to 1:45pm and all day weekends and holidays, please board Purple Line trains towards the center of the platform, marked “Non-Rush Hour Boarding Zone.”

Dates: through June 19.

Green Line

Due to track maintenance after 9pm, trains may be delayed up to 5 minutes in either direction.

During this time, trains in both directions will share one track at Harbor Fwy & Avalon Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.

Dates: through Thursday night.

Lines 210, 305, 710

Due to Expo Line construction the above lines will be on detour on Crenshaw Blvd. between Rodeo Rd. & Jefferson Blvd.

Northbound: Regular route to Crenshaw Blvd. and Coliseum St., then continue via Crenshaw Blvd. to (R) Rodeo Rd., (L) 7th Ave., (L) Jefferson Blvd., (R) Crenshaw Blvd. and regular route

Southbound: Regular route to Crenshaw Blvd. and 30th St., then continue via Crenshaw Blvd. to (R) Jefferson Blvd., (L) Buckingham Rd., (L) Rodeo Rd., (R) Crenshaw Blvd.and regular route

Dates: through Saturday night.


Power outage on Blue Line delays morning commute

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Good idea dept: As noted in our real-time service alerts @metroLAalerts on Twitter: Delayed by the morning Blue Line disruption and need verification for employer/school? Call Customer Relations 213.922.6235 / Fax 213.922.6988. Stay tuned: Here’s our post on how to get Metro service alerts via text message. (Update added 9 a.m.)

A loss of traction power at 6:50 a.m. this morning on the Blue Line stalled service between Florence and Imperial stations, sending some morning commute passengers to nearby buses. Green Line passengers who transfer to the Blue Line were advised to use the Silver Line or take alternate routes from various boarding locations. Power was restored to tracks between Florence and Imperial stations at 7:30 a.m. Minor delays of up to 10 minutes continue for a short period of time as train service resumes normal operations.

Daily transit forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 8

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

1. After 8pm all Blue Line trains depart 7th Street/Metro Center from Platform 1 (Flower-Hope St. side).

Dates: through June 19.

2. After 8:15pm, Blue Line trains run every 30 minutes due to construction work for the future Expo Line.  Please see schedule here (times are approximate and are subject to minor construction related delays).

Dates: through Thursday night.

Red Line

1. Due to track maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes later than regular schedule.  Eastbound trains to Union Station will depart North Hollywood at 8:58pm, 9:18pm, 9:38pm, and every 20 minutes until 12:38am, and then 12:54am.  Times are approximate and subject to minor work related delays.

During this time, trains in both directions will share one track at Hollywood/Highland & Hollywood/Vine Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.  Please anticipate minor delays during this time.

Dates: through Thursday night.

2. Due to necessary elevator maintenance work, the Hollywood/Highland Station elevator located between mezzanine and platform level will be out of service 6:30am – 2:30pm.  Affected passengers are advised to use Hollywood/Vine or Universal City and local bus lines 217 or 780 to complete their trip.  Metro apologizes for the inconvenience.

Dates: Today only. Continue reading →


Daily transit forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 7

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

1. After 8pm all Blue Line trains depart 7th Street/Metro Center from Platform 1 (Flower-Hope St. side).

Dates: through June 19.

2. After 8:15pm, Blue Line trains run every 30 minutes due to construction work for the future Expo Line.  Please see schedule here (times are approximate and are subject to minor construction related delays).

Dates: through Thursday night.

Red Line

1. Due to track maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes later than regular schedule.  Eastbound trains to Union Station will depart North Hollywood at 8:58pm, 9:18pm, 9:38pm, and every 20 minutes until 12:38am, and then 12:54am.  Times are approximate and subject to minor work related delays.

During this time, trains in both directions will share one track at Hollywood/Highland & Hollywood/Vine Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.  Please anticipate minor delays during this time.

Dates: through Thursday night.

2. Due to necessary elevator maintenance work, the Hollywood/Highland Station elevator located between mezzanine and platform level will be out of service 6:30am – 2:30pm.  Affected passengers are advised to use Hollywood/Vine or Universal City and local bus lines 217 or 780 to complete their trip.  Metro apologizes for the inconvenience.

Dates: Today only.

Purple Line

During weekdays from 9:30am to 1:45pm and all day weekends and holidays, please board Purple Line trains towards the center of the platform, marked “Non-Rush Hour Boarding Zone.”

Dates: through June 19.

Green Line

Due to track maintenance after 9pm, trains may be delayed up to 5 minutes in either direction.

During this time, trains in both directions will share one track at Harbor Fwy & Avalon Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.

Dates: through Thursday night.

Lines 2/302, 4, 30/31, 40, 42, 45, 68/84, 730, 740, 745

Due to filming Downtown L.A. bus lines on Broadway will be detoured from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Lines 2, 4, 30, 40, 42, 45, 730, 740 & 745

Northbound:    Regular route to Broadway and 7th St., then continue via Broadway to (R) 6th St., (L) Main St., (L) 5th St., (R) Broadway and regular route.

Lines 30, 40, 42, 45, 68 (Late Night), 84 (Late Night), 730, 740 & 745

Southbound:   Regular route to Broadway and 4th St., then continue via Broadway to (R) 5th St., (L) Hill St., (L) 6th St., (R) Broadway and regular route

Dates: through Wednesday morning.


Daily transit forecast for Monday, Dec. 6

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

After 8pm all Blue Line trains depart 7th Street/Metro Center from Platform 1 (Flower-Hope St. side).

Dates: through June 19.

After 8:15pm, Blue Line trains run every 30 minutes due to construction work for the future Expo Line.  Please see schedule here (times are approximate and are subject to minor construction related delays).

Dates: through Thursday night.

Red Line

Due to track maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes later than regular schedule.  Eastbound trains to Union Station will depart North Hollywood at 8:58pm, 9:18pm, 9:38pm, and every 20 minutes until 12:38am, and then 12:54am.  Times are approximate and subject to minor work related delays.

During this time, trains in both directions will share one track at Hollywood/Highland & Hollywood/Vine Stations. Please check train destination signs and announcements before boarding.  Please anticipate minor delays during this time.

Dates: through Thursday night. Continue reading →


Daily transit forecast for Friday, Dec. 3

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

Due maintenance work after 8:15pm, northbound trains run 6 minutes later than regular schedule. Northbound trains leave Transit Mall at 8:29pm, 8:50pm, 9:10pm, 9:30pm and every 20 minutes until 11:30pm, then 11:41pm, and regular schedule.

Effective Dates: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 — Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010

El Monte Station Weekend Construction

Due to construction for the new El Monte Station, Foothill Transit boarding locations for Lines 178, 488, 492 will temporarily move outside the station to Santa Anita Av & Ramona Bl. Line 269 will board at Bay 11. Metro boarding locations are unaffected. Additionally, Lot A will only be open for Handicapped Parking. Lot A general parking patrons must move their vehicle out of Lot A by 8pm on Friday, December 3. Vehicles not moved by this time are subject to towing at owner expense. Plenty of weekend parking is available on the south side of the station in Lots B & C. Lot A is anticipated to reopen by Monday morning.

For more information about this project, please visit metro.net/elmonte.

Effective Dates: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 — Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010


Daily transit forecast for Thursday, Dec. 2

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

Due to Expo construction work after 8:15pm, trains run every 30 minutes. Northbound trains leave Transit Mall at 8:16pm, 8:46pm and every 30 minutes through 10:46pm, then 11:21pm. Trains from Transit Mall to Wardlow leave at 11:43pm, 12:13am, 12:43am, 1:18am, 1:25am and 1:43am. Southbound trains leave 7th St./Metro Center at 9:15pm, 9:45pm and every 30 minutes through 11:45pm, then 12:20am, 12:27am and 12:45am.

Dates: through Dec. 2.

Green Line

Due to track maintenance after 9pm, trains may be delayed 1-2 minutes in either direction. Metro apologizes for the inconvenience.

Dates: through Dec. 2.

Red/Purple Lines

Due to maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes later than regular schedule. Eastbound trains will depart at 8:58pm, 9:18pm, 9:38pm, and every 20 minutes until 12:38am, and then 12:54am . Metro apologizes for the inconvenience.

Dates: through Dec. 2.


Daily transit forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 1

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For a complete list of planned service advisories please visit the Service Updates page on Metro.net. And for the latest service alerts follow @MetroLAalerts on Twitter.

Blue Line

Due to Expo construction work after 8:15pm, trains run every 30 minutes. Northbound trains leave Transit Mall at 8:16pm, 8:46pm and every 30 minutes through 10:46pm, then 11:21pm. Trains from Transit Mall to Wardlow leave at 11:43pm, 12:13am, 12:43am, 1:18am, 1:25am and 1:43am. Southbound trains leave 7th St./Metro Center at 9:15pm, 9:45pm and every 30 minutes through 11:45pm, then 12:20am, 12:27am and 12:45am.

Dates: through Dec. 2.

Green Line

Due to track maintenance after 9pm, trains may be delayed 1-2 minutes in either direction. Metro apologizes for the inconvenience.

Dates: through Dec. 2.

Red/Purple Lines

Due to maintenance work after 8pm, trains from North Hollywood will depart 4 minutes later than regular schedule. Eastbound trains will depart at 8:58pm, 9:18pm, 9:38pm, and every 20 minutes until 12:38am, and then 12:54am . Metro apologizes for the inconvenience.

Dates: through Dec. 2.