As part of the ongoing construction on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, Metro’s contractor Walsh/Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) has closed the northbound service street on Crenshaw Boulevard between 48th and 50th streets to vehicle traffic and on-street parking from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the days listed below. The closure is expected to be completed by Monday, Dec. 19.

Phase 1:
From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 2 through Dec. 5

• Closure of northbound number 2 and 3 lanes on Crenshaw Boulevard from 50th to 48th streets.
• Sidewalk closure from 50th to 48th streets.
• Full 50th Street closure from 11th Avenue to Crenshaw Boulevard.
• Full Frontage road closure from 50th to 48th streets.

Phase 2:
From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 9 through Dec. 12

• Closure of northbound number 2 and 3 lanes on Crenshaw Boulevard from 50th to 48th streets.
• Sidewalk closure from 50th to 48th streets.
• Full frontage road closure from 50th to 48th streets.

Phase 3:
From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 16 through Dec. 19

• Closure of northbound number 2 and 3 lanes on Crenshaw Boulevard from 50th to 48th streets.
• Full 48th street closure from 11th Avenue to Crenshaw Boulevard.
• Sidewalk closure from 50th to 48th street.
• Full frontage road closure from 50th to 48th streets.

Phase 4:
From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dec. 16 through Dec. 19

• Closure of northbound left turn pocket and number 1 lane on Crenshaw Boulevard from 50th to 48th streets.
• Full 48th street closure from 11th Avenue to Crenshaw Boulevard.
• Sidewalk closure from 50th to 48th street.
• Full frontage road closure from 50th to 48th street.

Phase 3 and phase 4:
Northbound Crenshaw Boulevard will be open to one lane of travel at all times.

The work will be done in phases and includes demolition and replacement of the existing sidewalk, curb, gutter, roadway and the frontage median island. Secure and lighted temporary parking is being provided on the southeast corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and 50th Street. A five-foot temporary sidewalk will be maintained throughout this activity, however there will be intermittent sidewalk closures during the work shift. Access to emergency responders will be maintained.
The 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Line is a $2.058 billion light-rail line that will connect the Green Line and the Expo Line. It will have eight new stations to serve the Crenshaw, Inglewood and LAX communities. It is expected to open in 2019. For more information on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project go to metro.net/Crenshaw or join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CrenshawRail and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/crenshawrail or call the project hotline (213) 922-2736.