News Summary
Beverly Hills residents should brace for extended lane closures on North Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards due to utility work for the One Beverly Hills project. Beginning October 4, traffic disruption is expected as lanes are reduced to one in each direction. The upgrades include sewer and electrical lines, with some overnight work affecting Wilshire Boulevard. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and to follow posted detour signs during this period of ongoing construction and improvements, expected to continue until the end of October.
Beverly Hills
Residents and commuters in Beverly Hills should prepare for extended lane closures on North Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards as utility work progresses for the One Beverly Hills project. Starting October 4, Santa Monica Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Moreno Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. The work is expected to cause traffic disruptions during specific hours until the end of October.
Closure Dates
Scheduled lane closures are as follows:
- October 4, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Overnight from Monday through Friday, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., until October 31.
Scope of Work
The ongoing work includes upgrades to sewer and electrical lines. However, there will be no planned power outages or impact to utilities during this period. In addition to Santa Monica Boulevard work, there will also be overnight work on Wilshire Boulevard near Whittier Drive for infrastructure installation by the Metropolitan Water District. Despite the ongoing construction, no water shutoffs or impacts to the water supply are anticipated.
Wilshire Boulevard Updates
The eastbound lane on Wilshire Boulevard will also experience closure near the intersection with Whittier Drive. However, eastbound left turns onto Whittier Drive will remain unaffected. Furthermore, the intersection at Wilshire Boulevard and North Cañon Drive will not reopen until March 14, 2026. The Beverly Hills City Council approved a 5.5-month extension on September 9, 2023, with a vote of 4-1 to allow this delay.
Background Context
The intersection has been closed since 2019 due to the ongoing construction of Metro’s Wilshire/Rodeo Station. Metro requested the extension to avoid irregular traffic patterns and unnecessary closures that could occur if the intersection were to open prematurely. In a bid to enforce accountability, Metro has agreed to pay a fee of $20,000 per day if the intersection is not operational by the new March 14, 2026 deadline.
Mayor Sharona Nazarian emphasized collaboration with Metro to ensure future safety measures for residents and commuters alike. Additionally, the City Council denied Metro’s request to work during the holiday moratorium scheduled from November 27, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
Ongoing Subway Projects
In conjunction with these lane restrictions, there is another closure on Wilshire Boulevard between Crescent Drive and El Camino Drive, set to last until April 7, due to work related to the D Line Subway Extension Project. This construction is part of a larger $10 billion initiative to enhance transit between downtown Los Angeles and West Los Angeles in approximately 25 minutes.
The current work involves removing concrete deck panels and restoring street and utility services to accommodate the new subway line. Metro officials propose an expedited two-week schedule to reduce potential traffic inconveniences, limiting planned weekend closures for deck removal.
The first segment of the subway line is expected to open later this year, with the final stage anticipated for completion in 2027. Motorists are advised to follow detour signs and allow for extra travel time due to these continuing construction efforts throughout Beverly Hills.
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Additional Resources
- Beverly Press
- NBC Los Angeles
- Patch
- FOX LA
- CBS News
- Wikipedia: Beverly Hills
- Google Search: Beverly Hills traffic updates
- Google Scholar: Beverly Hills infrastructure
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Beverly Hills
- Google News: Beverly Hills construction
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