Decking Removal Begins at Westwood/UCLA Station 
          
Summary

Decking removals at the Westwood/UCLA Station will begin Friday, October 17 at 11pm. Work is anticipated to end at 6am on Monday, October 20. 

This work will require the closure of westbound Wilshire Bl between Veteran Av and Westwood Bl as well as the reduction of eastbound Wilshire to two lanes between Veteran Ave. and Westwood Bl. Decking removal is anticipated to require up to 12 weekends of work. 

Traffic Control

Traffic on westbound Wilshire Bl will be detoured at Westwood Bl to Santa Monica Blvd via portable changeable message boards located at various locations. Traffic will remain open on eastbound Wilshire Bl; however, since eastbound Wilshire Bl will be reduced to two lanes, message boards will be placed to encourage motorists to utilize Santa Monica Blvd via Sepulveda Blvd in case of heavy congestion. 

Work Hours

• Friday, October 17 at 11p.m. until Monday, October 20 at 6 am. 

Hauling Hours

• Hauling of the decking panels, deck beams, backfill material, base and asphalt will take place throughout the duration of the closure. 

Noteworthy 

• All work has received necessary permits and approvals. 

• Access for pedestrians will be maintained outside of construction zones. 

• Access for 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. 
 

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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