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

This monthly notification is an outline of construction activities for the month of May 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 purplelineext@metro.net  

Wilshire Bl Civil Restoration – Phase 2 Traffic Switch 

• A traffic switch to the south side of Wilshire Bl is tentatively scheduled for the first weekend of June 2025. Additional information will be available in a future presentation and construction notices. 

Wilshire Bl Civil Restoration – Phase 1 – Continues on the north side in May 2025 

• A K-Rail work zone has been implemented on the north side of Wilshire Bl between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl. A work zone along the east side of northbound La Cienega Bl has been implemented north of Wilshire Bl. During this time Wilshire Bl has been reduced to two lanes in each direction between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl. Northbound La Cienega Bl has also been reduced to two lanes between Wilshire Bl to just north of Wilshire Bl. This traffic control supports ongoing civil restoration work along Wilshire Bl and includes the construction of new curb, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and tree wells as well as construction of the La Cienega station structure.  

• Intermittent single-lane bump outs may be utilized on Wilshire Bl and La Cienega Bl. This will reduce westbound or eastbound Wilshire Bl between San Vicente Bl and La Cienega Bl and/or northbound La Cienega Bl north of Wilshire Bl to a single lane during off peak hours.  Lane reductions in both directions will not occur simultaneously except during night or weekend work shifts.   

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

• Left turns will be maintained at the Wilshire/Gale Dr intersection from north and south directions with exception for occasional closures to support work activities. 

• All turn movements in the Wilshire/La Cienega Bl intersection are anticipated to remain in operation. Intermittent turn restrictions may be utilized depending on specifically located work activities that impact the left turns. 

• A 5ft walkway will be maintained along the north and south sides of Wilshire Bl. Intermittent closures to the full sidewalk may be utilized. 

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

• Work hours may extend into nighttime hours. Heavy equipment may be used until 9pm on most nights. 

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 on N Gale Dr. may be in place to support material deliveries to the Gale Yard. More information will be available in a future construction notice. 

• Intermittent full closure of Gale Dr and Hamilton Dr north or south of Wilshire Bl may be implemented to facilitate construction of sewer manholes and sewer connections and restoration of water lines and storm drain connections.  These closures could be continuous for up to 72 hours on weekends only.   

• Intermittent full closures of S Tower Dr south of Wilshire Bl may be implemented to facilitate installation of electric conduits and cables and restoration of water lines.  

• Right turns from southbound San Vicente Bl to westbound Wilshire Bl may be intermittently restricted through May. 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 Wilshire Bl and northbound La Cienega Bl on some weekends in May. Additional details on for this work will be available in future construction notices 

Gale Yard 

• Continuing through May, major demobilization work at the Gale Yard will continue. Work is anticipated to commence at 7am on a daily basis. 

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

• Intermittent K-Rail bumpouts and short-term lane reductions may be utilized to support ongoing station construction activities. 

• 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. will be reduced to one lane in each direction between La Cienega Bl and San Vicente Bl to allow completion of appendage 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. Passengers are encouraged to use the Transit App to plan their travels. 

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, May 7, 2025 – 12pm 

Lunch with Us Webinar: Sections 1 & 2 Construction Update: 12pm 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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