More Expo Line Construction at Venice & Robertson Boulevards

As part of the construction of the Expo Light Rail Line Phase 2, work crews will begin the reconstruction of the existing median along Venice Boulevard.

The work is being managed and performed by the general contractor Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. (BBII) and its subcontractors and will take place from June 23 through Aug. 9. 

Installation of Temporary Traffic Control and Striping for Removal of Street Parking on the South Side of Venice Boulevard will take place on June 23(1 night only) from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m.
 
Median Reconstruction will take place June 24 through Aug. 9 from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Construction of the Venice Boulevard Bridge, with columns in the center of the street, will require the widening of Venice Boulevard which includes the reconstruction of the median and reconfiguration of traffic lanes.

Initial activities will include the removal of a few trees located in the median and on the north side of Venice Boulevard, as well as the removal of existing light poles and the installation of temporary lighting on the north and south sides of Venice Boulevard between Robertson Boulevard and Ivy Street.

Both of these activities will take place between June 12 and June 20. 

Median reconstruction will entail saw cutting and removal of the existing asphalt and concrete median, followed by the construction of a new median to accommodate the future reconfiguration of traffic lanes on Westbound Venice Boulevard.

The parking lane along Eastbound Venice Boulevard, from Robertson Boulevard to Ivy Street, will be temporarily converted to a traffic lane and street parking will be prohibited during the duration of the work.

Traffic Impacts:

• Intermittent traffic lane impacts on Southbound and Westbound Venice Boulevard will be implemented during nighttime hours during the tree removal and the temporary lighting installation. 
• Westbound Venice Boulevard from National Boulevard to Robertson Boulevard will be reduced to one traffic lane during nighttime hours. 
• Westbound and Eastbound Venice Blvd from Ivy Street to National Boulevard will be intermittently reduced to two traffic lanes during nighttime hours.

• Parking and “No Stopping Anytime” restrictions will be strictly enforced at all times. 
• Directional signage will be used to safely direct drivers and pedestrians around the construction zones.
• Local and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
• Please do not enter the construction work zone and obey all posted construction signs.