The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority is continuing work on the Purple Line Extension from the subway line’s current terminus at Wilshire/Western to the end of Phase 2 of the project in Century City.

Crews created a muck bin at the Wilshire/La Brea staging yard to hold excavated muck during tunneling. (photo courtesy of Metro)

From Friday, June 22, at 8 p.m. through Monday, June 25, at 6 a.m., the eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard will be closed at Robertson Boulevard and Carson Road so the contractor can complete jet grouting preparation. Detours and alternate traffic plans are being implemented.

A flagger will enable traffic to access Stanley Drive. Local access to Wilshire Boulevard will be maintained between Robertson and La Cienega boulevards, and from Clifton Way to Gregory Way. Additionally, access to South Stanley Drive, South Carson Road, South Willaman Drive and South Hamel Drive will be maintained from Gregory Way and Charleville Boulevard. Motorists are encouraged to Robertson, Olympic and La Cienega boulevards to bypass the closure.

Near Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards, excavation, hauling and dewatering well maintenance is also ongoing. Near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, excavation and hauling are occurring.

Farther east near La Brea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, crews are completing concrete work, rebar steel deliveries and underground support. Near Wilshire/Western, excavation and utility work remain ongoing.

Metro will host its next meeting on the Purple Line extension project on Wednesday, July 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Rexford Drive.

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