City of Beverly Hills – Wilshire/La Cienega Monthly Look-Ahead: October 2025 

This monthly notification is an outline of construction activities for the month of October 2025, pending City of Beverly Hills approval. Additional notices detailing these activities will be sent by email through the Purple Line Extension, Section 1 database. To be added to the Purple (D) Line stakeholder list for weekly updates, please email us at metrodline@metro.net   

Wilshire Bl Civil Restoration – Phase 2 Traffic Switch 

• A K-Rail work zone was implemented on the south side of Wilshire Bl between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl and is anticipated to remain through October 2025. During this time Wilshire Bl will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl. This traffic control will support ongoing civil restoration work along Wilshire Bl. This work includes the construction of new curbs, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and tree wells. Work hours may extend into nighttime hours. Heavy equipment may be used until 9pm on most nights. 

• Wilshire Bl reduced to two lanes in each direction between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl.  

• Intermittent single-lane bump outs may be utilized on Wilshire Bl and La Cienega Bl reducing eastbound or westbound Wilshire Bl to a single lane during off-peak hours. Lane reductions for eastbound Wilshire Bl may start at Carson Rd. Northbound La Cienega Bl may be reduced to two lanes between Wilshire Bl to just north of Wilshire Bl. Lane reductions in both directions will not occur simultaneously except during night or weekend work shifts.  

• During a 1-week period in early October eastbound Wilshire Bl may be reduced to one lane, east of Tower Dr, to allow construction of a bus pad for eastbound bus routes.   

• Hamilton Dr and Gale Dr may be intermittently closed at Wilshire Bl during the south side civil restoration. North and South Hamilton Dr will not be closed concurrently. North and South Gale Dr will not be closed concurrently. Tower Dr may also be intermittently closed at Wilshire Bl. 

• Left turns and through movements at Hamilton Dr and Wilshire Bl will be restricted in both directions. Right turn movements from northbound Hamilton Dr to eastbound Wilshire Bl will be maintained; right turn movements from southbound Hamilton Dr to westbound Wilshire Bl will be maintained. 

• Left turns and through movements will be maintained from North and South Gale Dr to eastbound or westbound Wilshire Bl. Left turns from eastbound or westbound Wilshire Bl to North and South Gale Dr will be restricted. 

• Left turn movements from northbound S Tower Dr to westbound Wilshire Bl will be restricted. Right turn movements to eastbound Wilshire Bl will be maintained. 

• Left turns will be maintained at the Wilshire/La Cienega intersection. 

• All turn movements in the Wilshire/La Cienega intersection are anticipated to remain open. Intermittent closures may be utilized depending on locations of planned work. 

• A 5ft pedestrian walkway will be maintained along the north and south side of Wilshire Bl. and along the east side of La Cienega Bl to the north and south of Wilshire Bl intersection. Intermittent closures to the full sidewalk may be implemented. 

• A signed pedestrian detour will be in place during intermittent sidewalk closures. 

Instrumentation Work, Utility Work, and Street Maintenance at Wilshire Bl/La Cienega Bl  

• Intermittent lane closures, turn restrictions, and sidewalk closures on La Cienega Bl, Wilshire Bl, and side streets. 

  • Intermittent full closures of S Tower Dr, Gale Dr and Hamilton Dr, north or south of Wilshire Bl may be implemented to support civil restoration work. These closures could be continuous for up to 72 hours on weekends only.   

  • Right turns from southbound San Vicente Bl to westbound Wilshire Bl may be intermittently restricted through October. Typical work hours will be 3am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and 4am to 10pm on weekends. 

  • Intermittent directional closures may be implemented on westbound or eastbound Wilshire Bl and northbound La Cienega Bl on some weekends in October. Additional details for this work will be available in future construction notices. 

Material Deliveries at Wilshire Bl between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl *  

• Wilshire Bl may be intermittently reduced to a single lane in either a westbound or eastbound direction on weekdays from 9am to 4pm, weeknights between 8pm and 7am, and on weekends from 6am to 6pm. 

• Intermittent closures on side streets at Wilshire Bl may also be implemented. Work hours can range from 5am to 6pm on weekdays and weekends. 

• Wilshire Bl. may be reduced to one lane in each direction between La Cienega Bl and San Vicente Bl to allow completion of sidewalk restoration related concrete work and utility connections on the north or south side of Wilshire Bl. between 8pm and 7am weekdays and weekends, and between 6am and 6pm on weekends. 

Metro Access 

Metro bus stops may be relocated, or lines could be impacted. For information changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro. 

Business Interruption Fund  

Metro's Business Interruption Fund (BIF) provides financial assistance to qualifying small “mom and pop” businesses directly impacted by construction; learn more by visiting metro.net/bif. To apply, visit Metro’s program administrator, Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR).  

Next Community Meeting: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 12:00 PM 

Lunch with Us Webinar: Sections 1, 2, & 3 Construction Update: 12:00pm to 1pm, via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96626476708 . If unable to use a smartphone, please call 669.900.9128, and enter the webinar ID: 966 2647 6708 

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