Southbound I-605 South Street Off-ramp Improvements Project

Upcoming Construction Activities

Metro’s plan for less congestion includes improvements to the Southbound I-605 South St off-ramp. As part of the I-605 Hot Spots Program, this project adds, a right turn lane and a standard deceleration distance for motorists exiting the freeway. By reconfiguring the South St southbound off-ramp, the project will help ease congestion, enhance mobility, improve public safety, and improve regional traffic flow.

As the initial stage of construction-Stage 1 has ended, Metro’s Contractor, Powell Constructors will perform the following work activities during Stage 2A from Thursday, August 22, 2024, to Spring 2025.

Construction Activities	Construction Activity Details	Anticipated Scheduled and Work Hour
Stage 2A: Restriping the SB I-605 freeway lanes & the SB I-605 South Street off- Ramp.	The restriping operation for Stage 2A will shift the existing SB I-605 freeway lanes & South St off-ramp lanes to allow for a work zone for temporary concrete barriers to be installed on the SB I-605 South St off-ramp.	Started August 2024, 10pm - 5am, Mon - Saturday
Stage 2A: Installation of temporary concrete barriers on the right and left sides of the South St off-ramp.	Concrete barriers will be installed on both the right and left sides of the off-ramp to allow for construction of a retaining wall along with the off-ramp roadway and drainage improvements.	Started August 2024, 10pm - 5am, Mon - Saturday
Stage 2A: Retaining wall construction	A retaining wall will be constructed on the right side of the I-605 SB South Street off-ramp to allow for an additional right turn lane onto South Street.	Started September 2024, 6am - 3pm, Mon - Fri. & 10pm - 5am, Mon - Sat.
Stage 2A: South St off- ramp roadway & drainage construction	Concrete roadway and drainage systems will also be constructed as a part of the off-ramp improvements.	Started September 2024, 6am - 3pm, Mon - Fri. & 10pm - 5am, Mon - Sat.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Intermittent nighttime closures of the SB I-605 South St off-ramp and SR-91East & SR-91 West connectors to SB I-605, and some SB I-605 freeway lanes, in support of work activities. Signage will be in place to alert and guide motorists.
During these nighttime work operations some freeway lanes along the SB I-605 will remain open while these work activities are being performed.
Daytime work operations will not result in any closures along the freeway.
Stage 2A construction is expected to be completed in late February, 2025.
After Stage 2A is completed, Metro’s contractor, Powell Constructors, will shift to the next stage of construction, Stage 2B.
Construction is a dynamic process and work schedules and timelines are subject to change. For additional information contact Metro Community Relations at (213) 922-4091 or communityrelations@metro.net.

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.

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.