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September 22, 2006
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Jose Ubaldo/Marc Littman
Metro Media Relations
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At-grade portion work for the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension increases along the six-mile light rail project alignment

Construction crews for the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension construction project will begin installation of new manholes, sanitary sewer lines and laterals at the south side of First Street between Lorena and Indiana streets Monday, Sep. 25.

The scheduled work will be Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 pm. for the next three months. This is part of the preparation for the at-grade portion of the six-mile light rail project to the Eastside.

Motorists and residents should be aware of reduction on traffic lanes through the work area and also parking restrictions on the south side of First Street. However, pedestrian access will be maintained with accessibility to homes and businesses through coordination with the Metro contractor.

The Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension, which will feature eight stations, (two underground,) will span six miles from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles via the Arts District/Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights to Atlantic/Pomona Boulevards in East Los Angeles. It is forecasted to open in late 2009.

For information on Eastside construction activity, call Metro Community Relations at (213) 922-9560.

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