Wilshire Blvd. Portion To Close Temporarily For D Line Construction

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Starting Monday, Metro will close a section of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills as part of ongoing work of its D (Purple) Line Subway Extension Project, it was announced Sunday.

Wilshire Boulevard between Crescent Drive and east of El Camino Drive will be closed until April 7. Staff will remove the concrete deck panels used during construction and perform street- and utility-restoration on the extension project, according to the transit agency.

Metro asks motorists to follow recommended street detours and allow for extra time when traveling through the area.

The closure will enforce the following:

-- Pedestrian access will be maintained along Wilshire Boulevard;
-- No road closures are planned during holidays or regional events;
-- All commercial property driveways adjacent to the closure will be accessible;
-- Bus stops locations along Wilshire Boulevard will be relocated and further information will be provided; and
-- Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained outside the construction zone.

The Beverly Hills City Council approved the three-weekend closure, which avoids the 18 weekend closures originally approved for the removal of street decking and street restoration.

Metro officials said this work is an important milestone needed for the future Wilshire/Rodeo subway station. It will ultimately connect downtown L.A. to the Wilshire/VA Hospital in West L.A.