East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit (ESFV LRT)

Metro is making changes to Van Nuys Bl, which will include the removal of existing bike lanes, to accommodate the ESFV LRT Project’s train guideway, vehicle lanes, and ADA-compliant sidewalks. In coordination with the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Metro has identified Terra Bella St, between Wakefield Av and San Fernando Rd, as the replacement bikeway location. 

The painted (Class II) bike lanes will provide striped lanes for cyclists and will change the existing street layout, reducing most of Terra Bella St within the new bike path limits from two traffic lanes to one lane in each direction. Construction of the new bike lanes will include removing existing street striping, applying a slurry seal, and restriping the roadway. 

Slurry Seal Work Schedule:

Slurry seal involves applying a protective street coating to the street to improve road surface and durability. 

Terra Bella St from Arleta Av to Wakefield Av: 

May 17, 2026, 6am to 6pm, Sunday

Terra Bella St from San Fernando Rd to Laurel Canyon Bl:

May 23 to May 24, 2026, 6am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 

Important Resident Information:

• Full street closures during work hours. Please follow the posted detour signs, which will be in place to help residents get around the work zone. 
• No vehicle access from driveways on Terra Bella St during construction hours. Residents must park offsite (e.g., on nearby side streets) if they need vehicle access during work hours. 

• Roadway restriping will follow slurry seal activities. 
• Expect traffic lane reductions on Terra Bella St during work hours, with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

• New Class II bike lanes installed on Terra Bella St. 
• Terra Bella St will have one lane of traffic in each direction for most of the corridor. 
• Parking in some areas will be changed to make room for the bikeway. Some parking will be removed, and new parking will be added in other areas. 

 NOTEWORTHY

• Access for emergency responders will be maintained. 
• Construction is a dynamic process and schedules and timelines are subject to change. 
• Noise and dust control measures will be in place to minimize impacts. 
• If you see an encampment or someone in need: Visit LAHSA's online outreach request site LA-HOP at www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/request. For more information and referrals for any Health and Human Services, call 2‐1‐1 or 1 (800) 399‐6993 or visit 211LA.org.