I-105 ExpressLanes Project

Start of Construction — I-710 to Studebaker Rd

Construction Activities	Construction Details	Anticipated Schedule and Work Hours
Temporary ramp pavement construction	Work at the Paramount EB on-ramp and WB off-ramp and Lakewood EB off-ramp and WB on-ramp to support future long-term construction. The work includes temporary re-stripping of ramps and concrete barrier installation.	Mid-August 2026 Day and nighttime work activities
Freeway restriping, concrete barrier (k-rail) installation, and outside roadway grinding work	Temporary long-term re-stripping of lanes and concrete barrier installation to establish work zones along the corridor to support future long-term construction. Traffic lanes will be re-striped to the existing lane configuration of one HOV lane and three general purpose lanes in each direction.	Mid-late August 2026 Late nighttime work activities
Tree and vegetation removal	The removal of trees and vegetation along the I-105 corridor will be performed as necessary at those locations to support future construction between Garfield Av and Lakewood Bl in both directions. Upon completion of the project the landscaping will be restored with new trees and vegetation.	Mid-late August 2026 Day time work activities
Start of major construction	Construction includes new retaining walls and roadway pavement improvements. In addition, work related to drainage system upgrades will be performed.	Anticipated to start September 2026 and continuing through 2028 Day and nighttime work activities

Summary: Metro has a plan to ease traffic and enhance safety on the I-105, which includes the conversion of the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, or carpool lane, into two Metro ExpressLanes in each direction on the I-105. As part of the I-105 improvements, work crews anticipate the start of construction in the Segment 3 area, between I-710 and Studebaker Rd, in August 2026. Construction in the Segment 3 area is anticipated to be completed in 2029.

What to Expect:

During construction, nighttime intermittent freeway lane reductions and ramp closures are necessary to safely perform work activities. Consecutive ramps will not be closed at the same time.

Most day-time work activities will be conducted in work zones behind concrete barriers, not resulting in any closures along the freeway.

Construction for Segment 2, between Central Av and I-710, is anticipated to start in fall 2026

Noteworthy:

Construction is dynamic and work schedules are subject to change.

To receive electronic updates, please visit the project website a Metro.net/105expresslanes.

Metro Updates

Construction is a dynamic process and information is subject to change without notice. Visit the project website for the most up to date information.

Local access, Pedestrian Access, and Emergency Responder Access is maintained during work activities.

Metro bus stops may be relocated or lines could be impacted. For up to date information follow us on Twitter @metrolaalerts, metro.net/advisories or call 323.GOMETRO for updates and trip planning assistance.

If you see an encampment or someone in need: Visit LAHSA's online outreach request site LA-HOP at https://www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/request. For more information and referrals for any Health and Human Services, call 2‐1‐1 or visit 211LA.org.

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