Construction Notice: Sound wall installation at northeast corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Rodeo Rd

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As part of the construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, Walsh-Shea Corridor Constructors will begin the installation of a 16-foot tall sound wall around the perimeter of the property located at the northeast corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Rodeo Road.

This is the site of the future Crenshaw/Exposition underground station. Over the next 5 years, it will serve as a construction staging yard for the project. The work will be performed in two phases. The work is scheduled to begin the week of March 10, 2014 and last approximately three weeks. Construction will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

Sound Wall Installation Expo Yard Notice

Final Update: Gold Line resuming normal service

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Final Update 7:27 p.m.: Metro Gold Line is resuming normal service with minor residual delays expected through 8 p.m. Metro thanks affected customers for their patience and wishes everyone a great weekend.

The Metro Gold Line is currently experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes due to a car that struck a Southbound train at Pico/Aliso Station around 6:56 p.m. this evening.

Trains are sharing the Pasadena-bound track between Little Tokyo/Arts District and Pico/Aliso stations. Due to rail congestion, some trains heading south to East L.A. from Pasadena are turning back north at Union Station. Metro Gold Line customers should please follow all station announcements.

For up-to-the-minute status updates, follow Metro on Twitter @metrolosangeles or @metroLAalerts.

Construction career kick-off event to be held at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Saturday, March 22

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CCIC Save the Date

The Los Angeles Urban League, in collaboration with Walsh Shea Corridor Constructors, Metro and other agencies, invites job-seekers interested in construction careers to attend a kick-off event for the Construction Careers Information Center (CCIC). The CCIC will be operated by Los Angeles Urban League and will serve as a community hub for information about careers, services and skill development opportunities. Event details are as follows:

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
The Bridge
Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4005 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(Presentations will be held every hour, on the hour)

To RSVP, call (323)299-9660 ext.2220 or email Dannete.Wilkerson@laul.org.

Construction Notice: exploratory work related to the Universal Pedestrian Bridge Project

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Universal Station Bridge Notice

Upcoming closures for Caltrans I-5 HOV Improvement Project

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The following closures will be taking place on the I-5 as Caltrans continues work on the on the I-5/SR-170 interchange:

Special Closure Notes

  • Southbound I-5 between the I-5/SR-170 interchange and Sheldon Street will be closed intermittently at night through April 2014, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. See the attached notice for more information.
  • Through June 2014, crews will demolish the median barrier on I-5 between Van Nuys Boulevard and SR-118. The two lanes closest to the median in both directions will be closed when this work is underway, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Arleta — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to implement the closures listed below as part of a project that is constructing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes and a direct HOV lane connector at the I-5/SR-170 interchange.

Ramp closures will be nonconsecutive. Detours will be signed. Closures are subject to change.

Residents may hear some construction noise, but it will not exceed levels permitted by state and federal regulations.

For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible.

Closure information for this and other freeway projects is available on the Caltrans website.

For real-time traffic information, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov, go511.com, or call 5-1-1.

Closure Dates: Sunday, March 9, through Friday, March 14, 2014

Northbound I-5

Lanes

  • Up to two lanes between SR-118 and SR-170: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Note: The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between midnight and 4 a.m.

Southbound I-5

Southbound I-5 between the I-5/SR-170 interchange and Sheldon Street will be closed intermittently at night through April 2014, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. A signed detour will direct motorists. Additional closures below.

Lanes

  • Up to four lanes between SR-118 and SR-170: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Note: The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between midnight and 4 a.m.

Long-Term On-Ramp Closure

  • Branford Street to southbound I-5 (opens April 2014)

About the Project

Caltrans is constructing an HOV lane in each direction on I-5 between the Hollywood Freeway (SR-170) and SR-118, a distance of 6.8 miles (3.4 miles in each direction). The project is also widening four undercrossings, replacing sections of pavement, and building a direct HOV connector at the I-5/SR-170 interchange. A direct HOV connector allows for freeway-to-freeway transfers without exiting the carpool lane.

This project will alleviate congestion, encourage carpooling, improve air quality, and provide a smoother ride for motorists. The work is part of Caltrans’ effort to provide motorists with a seamless carpool lane network in California. Work began in August 2010 and is on track for completion in late 2014. Funding administered by Metro.

Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience and understanding during construction. For more information, visit I-5info.com.

Go Metro Weekends, March 7-9

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Welcome to Go Metro Weekends where we try to keep your weekends, wallets and bellies full! There are quite a few free events this weekend so you can keep some change in your pocket!

Friday

Head down to Abbott Kinney’s First Friday for a free performing arts show showcasing Women’s History Month at the Electric Lounge. “High Voltage” will include Genevieve Carson, Angelina Labate’s and Honey Almazar. Performances kick off at 7 p.m. (Metro Rapid 733 to Venice/Abbott Kinney, Bus 33 also runs 24 hours.)

Saturday

Saturday also happens to be International Women’s Day. Head out and enjoy Rock, Rap and Speakout vs Poverty, Prisons and War. The free event takes place at  2 p.m. at MacArthur Park. (Metro Red/Purple Line to Westlake/MacArthur Park Station)

Former Jamie Foxx Show star Garrett Morris is hosting a comedy and Blues show in Leimert Park! Stop by the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. (Metro Bus 40 to Crenshaw/Homeland)

Sunday

Hear ye, hear ye, your reminder that Daylight Saving Time starts! Make sure to turn that clock forward!

The L.A. Marathon is this Sunday! There are plenty of spots to view the race and Metro can definitely assist . Check here for bus detours and more information regarding the free shuttle that will run between the Culver City Expo Line Station and Santa Monica.

All Weekend

The Return of It Came From Venice! art show will be running until March 15. On Saturday, there will be poetry and dance at Sponto Gallery starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free! (Metro Rapid 733 to Main/Marine)

4:16 pm: Red and Purple Lines resuming normal service

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At approximately 3:24 p.m. a Union Station-bound, Metro Red Line train made contact with an individual at Wilshire/Vermont Station, requiring in a police investigation that resulted in delays of up to 20 minutes to Red and Purple Line trains.

The police investigation was cleared at approximately 4 p.m. and LASD reported the individual was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Red and Purple Lines are resuming normal service at this time, with residual delays expected through 5 p.m. as trains adjust back to their normal schedules.

For up-to-the-minute status updates, follow Metro on Twitter @metrolosangeles or @metroLAalerts.