Regional Connector crews uncover streetcar rails on Spring Street
Check it out: While doing utility relocation work for the Regional Connector on Thursday in downtown L.A., crews found some old (presumably) streetcar rails between 1st and 2nd streets. There are still a lot of railroad tracks embedded in streets on the eastern and more industrial side of downtown, but [continue reading]
Despite challenges, I-405 progress continues
On Thursday, Metro staff gave a progress report to the Metro Board’s Construction Committee on the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project. Project staff reported that the mega project has overcome some mega challenges over the last three years as it works to improve the I-405 freeway and add a northbound [continue reading]
Construction notice: upcoming utility relocation work for Regional Connector on 2nd, Hill, Broadway, Spring and Main
Good to see more work underway. The Connector will tie together the Gold, Blue and Expo lines in downtown Los Angeles in order to speed up trips through downtown and reduce transfers. More about the project here.
Expo Line 2 construction notice: Venice Boulevard
Here’s the latest work notice from the Expo Line Construction Authority, the independent agency building the Culver City-Santa Monica portion of the project, which is funded by Measure R.
Expo 2 Construction Notice: Utility relocation on Palms Boulevard
Here’s the latest good word from the Expo Line Construction Authority, the agency building the Measure R-funded second phase between Culver City and Santa Monica.
Expo Line Phase 2 construction notice: water main relocation under Barrington Avenue
Above is the latest construction notice from the Expo Line Construction Authority, which is building the Measure R-funded second phase of the line between Culver City and Santa Monica. Progress has been considerable. Here’s a good pic from Dwight Sturtevant of the beginning of the support structure for the Expo [continue reading]
Utility relocation to begin in November for Regional Connector!
The Connector is a 1.9-mile underground light rail line that will tie together the Blue, Expo and Gold lines in downtown Los Angeles, making it a lot easier and quicker to move about the region without having to transfer so much. The project is partially funded by Measure R, the [continue reading]