LA Metro Upgrades Track for Safer Rides Ahead
Four LA Metro L Line stations close December 5 for 14-hour track maintenance work
LA Metro Closes Four Stations for Track Work
Four LA Metro L Line stations won't have train service December 5 as the transit agency performs track maintenance, officials said. Del Mar, Memorial Park, Lake, and Allen stations will be closed from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM—a 14-hour disruption affecting riders throughout the day. The agency announced the closure on social media but didn't provide details about the specific maintenance work being performed or how many riders typically use these four consecutive Pasadena stations.
The four affected stations are located on the L Line, formerly known as the Gold Line, which connects East Los Angeles to Pasadena and Azusa. Track maintenance is a routine part of transit operations, necessary to ensure safe and reliable service for riders. LA Metro typically schedules major maintenance work on weekends or during off-peak hours to minimize disruptions, though officials haven't said why this work is scheduled for a Friday. The agency didn't release information about when riders were first notified of the planned closure or whether this maintenance is part of a larger infrastructure project.
Bus shuttles will run between Fillmore Station and Sierra Madre Villa Station during the closure, according to the transit agency. The shuttles will operate for the full 14 hours, from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, stopping at all four affected stations. Officials didn't say how many buses will be deployed or how frequently they'll run. The agency also hasn't released ridership data showing how many passengers typically use Del Mar, Memorial Park, Lake, and Allen stations on a typical Friday, making it difficult to assess the full scope of the disruption.
The maintenance work takes effect December 5, 2025, with the closure beginning at 5:00 AM. Service is scheduled to resume at 7:00 PM the same day, though officials haven't said whether there's a contingency plan if work runs longer than expected. The agency typically announces major service disruptions several weeks in advance, but it's unclear when LA Metro first notified riders about this closure. Stephanie Wiggins, LA Metro's Chief Executive Officer, and Rick Jager, Chief Communications Officer, weren't immediately available to provide additional details about the project scope or timeline.
Riders who regularly use the four affected stations should plan for longer travel times on December 5, as bus shuttles typically take more time than trains due to traffic and multiple stops. Officials said passengers should allow extra time for their commutes but didn't provide specific estimates for how much additional time might be needed. The agency hasn't said whether this is a one-time closure or if additional maintenance days will be scheduled. Moovit provides real-time updates for LA Metro routes, including shuttle service information during planned disruptions.
