LA Light Rail Expands: Van Nuys Work Begins
Van Nuys Boulevard to face directional closures for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail construction
Van Nuys Boulevard Faces Closures for Light Rail Work
Drivers on Van Nuys Boulevard will face directional closures as construction continues on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project, transit officials said. The closures will affect traffic flow along the busy corridor, though specific dates and times weren't available by publication time. Officials said the work is part of Metro's ongoing expansion of rail service in the region.
The East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project represents a major expansion of Metro's rail network into the San Fernando Valley. The project aims to provide new transit connections for residents and commuters in an area that's historically relied heavily on bus service and personal vehicles. Officials didn't provide details about how long the directional closures will remain in effect or which specific sections of Van Nuys Boulevard will be affected. Transit agencies typically implement directional closures during construction to maintain at least one direction of traffic flow while work proceeds on the other side.
Metro announced the closures Thursday through The Source, the agency's official news outlet. Officials described the closures as high-severity, indicating significant potential impact on traffic patterns. The agency didn't release information about specific detour routes or alternative streets drivers should use during the closures. Construction timelines and completion dates for the affected sections of work weren't provided. Transit officials said the closures are necessary to advance construction on the light rail line.
The directional closures will take effect in coming weeks, according to the transit agency, though a specific start date wasn't announced. Officials said they'll provide additional details about closure schedules and affected areas before work begins, but a timeline for when that information will be released wasn't available. Metro typically notifies residents and businesses along construction corridors several weeks before major traffic changes.
Drivers who regularly use Van Nuys Boulevard should plan for delays and consider alternative routes during the closure periods. Officials said the work is essential to completing the light rail project, which will eventually provide new transit options for San Fernando Valley residents. Moovit provides real-time traffic updates and alternative route suggestions for Los Angeles Metro service areas affected by construction.
