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Wilshire Bl and Westwood Bl: Manhole Maintenance Work

Summary 

Metro contractors will access manholes for maintenance needs on Wilshire Blvd and Westwood Bl to continue work at the UCLA Station. The work will require temporary closures restricting traffic along Wilshire Bl, Westwood Bl, Ashton Av, and Midvale Av. Please follow the traffic restriction signage. 

Date: Ongoing to April of 2025

Work hours:  Continuous Weekends, Friday, 9pm to Monday, 6am 

Traffic Control:  

Phase 1:  

  • Two westbound lanes on Wilshire Bl will be closed to traffic between Glendon Av and Westwood Av, including the left turn pockets at the intersection. 

  • The east leg crosswalk at the intersection of Wilshire Bl and Westwood Bl will be closed. Three other crosswalks will remain accessible. 

Phase 2: November 16, 2024, to January 15, 20245, from 11pm to 6am on weeknights. 

  • A Westwood Bl lane for north and southbound traffic will be closed between Ashton Av and Wilshire Bl. 

  • The south leg crosswalk at Wilshire Blvd/Westwood Bl will be closed. Three other crosswalks will remain open at all times. 

  • One of the left turn pockets for westbound Wilshire Bl traffic at Westwood Bl will be closed, and one will remain open. 

  • The northbound left turn pocket lanes will be closed at Westwood Bl and Wilshire and Westwood Bl and Aston Av. 

Phase 3:  

  • The Ashton Av center lane will be closed between Westwood Bl and Midvale Av. 

  • The east leg crosswalk at Midvale Av and Aston will be closed.  The west leg crosswalk will always be maintained for pedestrian access in this area.  

Noteworthy: 

  • All work will receive the necessary permits and approvals. 

  • Access to driveways, residences & businesses will always be maintained unless notified in advance. 

  • 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 

Ashton Av:


Westwood Bl:

Metro Access 

Metro bus stops may be relocated or lines could be impacted. For information on changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro. Passengers are encouraged to use the Transit App to plan their travels. 

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. Passengers are encouraged to use the Transit App to plan their travels. 

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