LA Metro Upgrades C Line Power System for Safer Service
Metro C Line closes Norwalk to Willowbrook segment Feb 26-Mar 11 for overhead wire repairs
C Line Shuts Down for Wire Work
Metro's C Line will shut down between Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks stations for two weeks while crews repair overhead wires that power the light rail trains. The closure runs from February 26 through March 11, 2026, transit officials said. Riders who use this section of the line will need to find alternative transportation during the maintenance period.
Essential Infrastructure Maintenance
The overhead wire system delivers electrical power to C Line trains and requires periodic maintenance to ensure safe operations, according to the transit agency. Metro announced the closure through The Source, its official news platform. Officials didn't specify what type of repairs the wires need or why the work requires a full shutdown rather than single-tracking or night work. Transit agencies typically close sections of rail lines for major infrastructure projects when the work can't be completed safely while trains operate.
Scope of Service Disruption
The closure affects the segment between Norwalk Station and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, though officials haven't said how many stations fall within this section or how many daily riders will be impacted. Metro classified the disruption as high-severity, indicating substantial service changes. The agency said shuttle buses will replace train service during the closure, but specific routes, frequencies, and stop locations for the replacement buses weren't available by publication time. Officials also didn't release information about whether the work might extend beyond the scheduled March 11 completion date.
Two-Week Timeline for Repairs
The maintenance work begins February 26, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude March 11, 2026, giving crews a 14-day window to complete the overhead wire repairs. Officials haven't said whether work will continue around the clock or follow standard daytime construction hours. The agency typically provides advance notice for major service disruptions, though the exact timeline for when Metro first announced this closure wasn't specified in available information.
Planning for Alternative Transportation
Riders who regularly use the affected C Line segment should plan extra travel time and consider alternative routes during the two-week closure. Metro said information about shuttle bus services and other transportation options will be available through its website and social media channels, though specific details about those alternatives weren't provided. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative route planning for Metro services throughout the Los Angeles area.
