LA Metro Project Nears Finish Line at 98%
LA Metro construction project reached 98% completion in September 2015, officials said
LA Metro Project Hits 98% Completion Mark
A Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority construction project reached 98% completion in September 2015, transit officials said. The brief update didn't specify which project achieved the milestone, though officials said only minor finishing work remained. Specific details about the project's scope and final completion date weren't available by publication time.
Background on Metro Construction Progress
The 98% completion figure indicated the project had entered its final construction phase, according to the transit agency. Metro typically releases progress updates through The Source, its official blog platform, to keep riders informed about infrastructure improvements. Officials didn't provide details about the project's total cost, timeline, or service improvements it would deliver. Transit agencies generally reserve final completion announcements until all work is finished and systems are tested.
Limited Project Details Available
The September 2015 update didn't identify which specific Metro initiative reached the near-completion status. Officials didn't release information about whether the project involved rail extensions, station improvements, or other infrastructure work. The agency also didn't specify how many miles of track or how many stations the project encompassed. Metro operates multiple rail lines and bus routes throughout Los Angeles County, with various construction projects typically underway simultaneously.
Completion Timeline Unclear
Officials didn't announce when the final 2% of work would be completed or when the project would open for service. The agency typically conducts testing and safety certification before launching new transit infrastructure, but whether those phases remained wasn't specified in the 2015 update. A timeline for when riders could expect to use the completed project wasn't provided.
Impact on LA Transit Riders
The completion of Metro construction projects typically brings service improvements to Los Angeles County riders, though officials didn't detail specific benefits this project would deliver. The agency didn't say which routes or neighborhoods would be affected by the new infrastructure. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Metro services throughout the Los Angeles area as projects reach completion and enter service.
