North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT

Olive Av & Lake St: Utility Exploration

Summary:

The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is part of Metro’s plan for better transit. This project will connect the cities of Los Angeles (North Hollywood and Eagle Rock communities), Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena through a new zero-emission BRT service while improving access to jobs, education, and other important destinations. 

Beginning in September 2025, crews will begin preliminary activities in Burbank to prepare the roadway for construction. These activities will include locating and identifying underground utilities. This notice describes the work at the intersection of Olive Av and Lake St. 

Schedule:

Week of September 15 2025, for a duration of one week.
Work hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Work will not occur in these areas at the same time. Crews may return in Fall 2025 for additional work. 

Location Details: 

Olive Av 

•  Lane reductions in both directions on Olive Av at Lake St.

Lake St 

• Northbound lane reduction on Lake St at Olive Av. 
• Full northbound closure on Lake St at Olive Av intersection.  
• (See map for detour route using Olive Av and Victory Bl) 
• Intermittent southbound closure on Lake St between Orange  
• Grove Av and Olive Av. 
  • During the intermittent closure, drivers can turn right onto Orange Grove Av then left onto Victory Bl to get to Olive Av. 

What to Expect: 

• Potholing consists of boring a hole through the roadway or sidewalk to locate underground utilities. Once an underground utility is located, the hole is filled back in. Noise and minimal vibration are expected. 
• Signs and flaggers will direct traffic and pedestrians through open lanes, sidewalks, and crosswalks. 
• Work will not occur in each area simultaneously and lanes will reopen at the end of each workday. 
• Access to sidewalks, crosswalks, and businesses will be maintained. 
• Temporary parking restrictions will be posted in the immediate work area. 

Additional Information: 

• Construction is dynamic and schedules are subject to change. 
• Metro bus stops may be relocated or lines could be impacted. For information changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro. 
• To receive electronic updates or to learn more, please visit the project website at metro.net/nohopasbrt. 
• A map showing specific dates for work in each area of Burbank may be found at bit.ly/BurbankPreconstruction.