Here’s the update emailed Wednesday afternoon by Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: There has been significant construction activity on the I-210 bridge the last two days, now that Caltrans approved our permit late last week. Preparations were completed early this week on the equipment and materials needed to [continue reading]
It’s a valid question. After all, the Red Line runs right underneath the Cahuenga Pass adjacent to the Bowl. With thousands of Angelenos and others making their way to performances throughout much of the calendar year, why wasn’t a subway stop constructed at one of Southern California’s leading attractions? The Metro Transportation Library and Archive periodically dives [continue reading]
We’ve posted three pieces so far in our Subway Facts & History series providing information about topics generating discussion on the Westside Subway Extension. The project is nearing completion of its final environmental document, which should be released sometime this fall. Part 1 of the series looked at what can [continue reading]
The refinements in the report involve the alignment of the proposed tunnels through Little Tokyo. The memo from the project team: Metro is currently circulating the Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Recirculated Sections of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Supplemental EA/Recirculated Draft EIR Sections) presenting information on the refinements to the Locally [continue reading]
Here’s the latest update from the Expo Line Construction Authority, which is building the project from downtown L.A. to Culver City:
In case you missed our earlier post, here’s the news release about the release Wednesday of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report for the Crenshaw/LAX Line, a key Measure R transit project. The entire document can be viewed online — here’s the link. It’s long, as these reports always are. The [continue reading]
Metro last night released the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report for the Crenshaw/LAX Line, which is available online. The report will be considered by the Metro Board of Directors at their Sept. 22 meeting. Approval of the report is necessary before construction of the project can begin. There is, of course, [continue reading]
Marking a new phase in the bridge rebuilding effort for Sunset Bridge, work crews will complete pouring the bridge’s new southside deck which spans the the 405 freeway Wednesday night, August 31. Work will require the closure of southbound I-405 for 1.75 miles between the Sunset offramp and Wilshire Boulevard in [continue reading]
Yesterday was the last of the first round of community workshops for the the Green Line to LAX extension. According to the project team over 200 people attended the three workshops to learn more about the project and offer their input on how best to connect the Green Line to [continue reading]
Here is the latest news from Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian: Equipment is being mobilized this week for the upcoming foundation work on the I-210 Bridge. As you can see from the images, a large drill rig and crane have been trucked in and are being assembled on [continue reading]
