The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority is providing construction updates for the Purple Line Extension project along Wilshire Boulevard.

Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard will be closed at Robertson Boulevard this weekend for jet grouting work. (photo courtesy of Metro)

Metro is notifying motorists about a closure of eastbound Wilshire Boulevard at Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills from Saturday, Aug. 11, at 3 a.m. through Sunday, Aug. 12, at 9 p.m. for jet grouting work. A flagger will provide access to Stanley Drive and local access to Wilshire Boulevard will be maintained from Clifton Way and Gregory Way between Robertson and La Cienega boulevards.

Access to South Carson Road and South Willaman, Stanley and Hamel drives will be maintained from Gregory Way and Charleville Boulevard. Work will occur on the south side of Wilshire Boulevard sidewalk adjacent to the Ahrya Theatre. The sidewalk will remain open and access to businesses will be maintained.

Metro has also announced that the next meeting on Sections 1 and 2 of the subway project will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the second floor Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive. The meeting will focus on the Wilshire/La Cienega and Wilshire/Rodeo subway stations.

Work is also occurring at other locations along the route. Excavation and utility work is occurring near Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. Support for upcoming tunneling and sidewalk preparation is ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Excavation and hauling is occurring near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, and excavation, hauling and jet grouting preparation is also ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and La Jolla Avenue.

For 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.