The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is providing updates about Purple Line Extension construction along Wilshire Boulevard.

Near Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, utility relocation work is ongoing, while instrumentation work is occurring near Wilshire and Rimpau boulevards. Excavation and dirt hauling is also ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.

Concrete decking was installed near Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards so crews can work underneath on a future subway station. (photo courtesy of Metro)

Potholing and jet grouting preparation continues near Wilshire Boulevard and Cloverdale Avenue. Near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, work is ongoing in the Metro staging yard at Wilshire Boulevard and Ogden Drive, along with underground work and banner installation. Decking preparation and utility work continues near Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards.

Starting in late October or early November, pile installation will occur on Wilshire Boulevard between Western Avenue and Manhattan Place, and within the staging yard located at Wilshire/Manhattan Place. Full weekend closures of Wilshire Boulevard between Manhattan Place and Western Avenue will be required for the work.

For information, visit metro.net. Members of the public with questions or concerns about Purple Line Extension construction activity can also call the 24-hour project hotline at (213)922-6934, and email the project team at purplelineext@metro.net