Construction of the Pedestrian Bridge and North Plaza for the Westwood/VA Hospital Station 

Summary 

Metro contractors have removed a small portion of the National Veterans Mural. More than 90 percent of the existing mural remains, however. There will be some anticipated noise associated with the restoration. This work began in Summer 2025 and is anticipated to continue for approximately one year. 

The temporary traffic control that will be implemented will impact the eastbound and westbound Wilshire Bl on-ramps into and out of the VA Campus. In addition, the bus stops on Wilshire Bl will be temporarily relocated for the construction. Periodically, northbound traffic on Bonsall Av for will be restricted, but flaggers will maintain access in both directions. 

Concrete foundations at the North Plaza have been completed. Construction of the pedestrian bridge will resume in November 2025. This work will require lane reductions along Wilshire Bl and Federal Av/San Vicente Bl. Street parking may be impacted. Notices will be posted and updated online. 

Dates 

• Ongoing through Summer 2026 

Work Hours 

• Monday to Sunday, 7am to 5pm and 9pm to 6am 

Temporary Traffic Control 

• The Wilshire Bl on- and off-ramp lanes for eastbound and westbound traffic will be restricted. The detour will be implemented to maintain VA Hospital accessibility. The restrictions will occur during the day or night. Crosswalks may be impacted during the work. Please follow the traffic signs. 
• The Bonsall Av off-ramps for eastbound traffic out of the hospital may be impacted. There will also be left and right turn restrictions at the intersection of Bonsall Av and Wilshire Bl for vehicles using the off-ramp from the campus. VA Hospital egress will be detoured from Dowlen Dr. to Sawtelle Bl, Santa Monica Bl, Sepulveda Bl, and Wilshire Bl. 

​​​​​Noteworthy 

• All work has received necessary permits and approvals.   
• Access for pedestrians will be maintained outside of construction zones.   
• Access for the Fire Department and emergency responders will be maintained.  
• Parking restrictions will be implemented in the immediate area of the work zone.   
• Construction is dynamic and schedules are subject to change.   
• ​​​​​​​24/7 Hotline: 213-922-6934 

Metro Access 

Metro bus stops may be relocated, or lines could be impacted. For more information on changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro, or visit metro.net/triplanner 

Unhoused Persons 

Metro Construction Relations staff will notify and coordinate with the appropriate Los Angeles City Council District when a person experiencing homelessness is identified on City property (e.g., streets and sidewalks) near a Metro construction site. 

• For more information and referrals for all health and human services, please dial 2‐1‐1, call (800) 399‐6993, or visit 211LA.org. The 2‐1‐1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.  
• ​​​​​​​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. 

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