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Metro Orange Line Extension


Overview

The Metro Orange Line Extension will extend four miles north from Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Metrolink Station. This dedicated busway will offer improvements to north-south mobility in the western San Fernando Valley by connecting activity centers along the corridor and connecting the Metro Orange Line with Metrolink.

The construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension will offer faster travel times, improved bus connections, and provide better access to destinations throughout LA County.

Metro Orange Line Extension features include:

  • A four-mile northern extension of the Metro Orange Line, extending from the Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Metrolink Station
  • Four new stations to be located at Sherman Way, Roscoe Blvd., Nordhoff St. and the Chatsworth Metrolink Station. New platforms to be added at Canoga Station
  • New bikeway and pedestrian path that will run parallel to the dedicated busway
  • Landscaping similar to that on the existing Metro Orange Line
  • New park and ride lot at Sherman Way Station
  • Additional parking at Chatsworth Station
  • Overcrossing of Lassen St. and the railroad tracks on an elevated bridge
  • Forecast to open summer 2012
  • All stations include public art


Construction Notices

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Construction Notices

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02/04/2012 to 02/04/2012
(Un dia)

Area: Desde la intersección de la avenida Canoga y Sherman Way a la intersección de las avenidas Canoga y Deering

El Contratista continúa trabajando en las mejoras de la calle en el lado este de la avenida Canoga entre las calles Vanowen y Prairie. Como parte de este trabajo el Contratista hará la integración del sistema de drenaje en la intersección de avenida Canoga y Sherman Way.

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02/04/2012 to 02/04/2012
(One day)

Area: From the intersection of Canoga Av. and Sherman Way to the intersection of Canoga Av. and Deering Av.

The Contractor continues to work on the street improvements along the easterly side of Canoga Avenue from Vanowen Street to Prairie Street. As part of this work the Contractor will do the drainage system tie-in at the intersection of Canoga Avenue and Sherman Way.

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01/21/2012 to 01/30/2012
(Nine Days)

Area: Existing Metro Orange Line Busway between De Soto Station and Canoga Station

Currently the Contractor is constructing the busway for the Metro Orange Line Extension Project. To complete this work the Contractor will need to demolish and rebuild a portion of the existing Metro Orange Line busway between De Soto Station and Canoga Station. This work is required to incorporate the Metro Orange Line Extension to the Metro Orange Line. As a result of this work, Winnetka Station, De Soto Station and Canoga Station platforms will be temporarily out of service and bus stops will be temporarily relocated one block south to Victory Blvd.

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01/17/2012 to 01/18/2012
(1 day)

Area: Canoga Ave. & Vanowen St.

As part of the continuing construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will be constructing the busway and bikeway along the easterly side of Canoga Ave. These activities require the reconfiguration of traffic lanes and the placement of concrete barriers (k-rail) to isolate the work zone.

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01/06/2012 to 01/09/2012
(3 Days)

Area: Bus Rapid Transit crossings on Saticoy St. and Canoga Ave

As part of the continuing construction activities for the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will be reconstructing Saticoy St. from Canoga Ave. to Deering Ave. As part of this activity the contractor will remove the asphalt and place new Portland Cement Concrete and new asphalt concrete pavement on Saticoy St. The closure will not affect north-south traffic along Canoga Ave.

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12/12/2011 to 12/15/2011
(Three Days)

Area: Canoga Av at Saticoy St, Nordhoff St and Roscoe Bl

The Contractor continues to work on the street improvements along the easterly side of Canoga Av from Vanowen St to Prairie St. As part of this work the Contractor will perform traffic signal work on multiple intersections along Canoga Av, this work requires traffic signal shutdown.

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12/10/2011 to 12/11/2011
(One Day)

Area: Bus Rapid Transit crossing along the easterly side of Canoga Avenue and Sherman Way.

The Contractor continues to work on the street improvements along the easterly side of Canoga Avenue from Vanowen Street to Prairie Street. As part of this work the Contractor will be installing the drainage system in Sherman Way just east of Canoga Avenue.

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12/09/2011 to 12/12/2011
(3 day)

Area: Bus Rapid Transit crossings on Roscoe Blvd. and Canoga Ave.

As part of the continuing construction activities for the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will be reconstructing Roscoe Blvd. from Canoga Ave. to Deering Ave. As part of this activity the contractor will remove the asphalt and place new Portland Cement Concrete and new asphalt concrete pavement on Roscoe Blvd. The closure will not affect north-south traffic along Canoga Ave.

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12/06/2011 to 12/09/2011
(Three Days)

Area: Valerio St. between Canoga Ave. and Deering Ave.

To accommodate the removal of a DWP power pole and the installation of traffic sensor loops on Valerio the street will remain closed until Friday, December 9, 2011.   

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12/06/2011 to 12/06/2011
(One day)

Area: Traffic Reconfiguration on Valerio between Canoga Ave. and Deering Ave.

The Contractor continues to work on the street improvements on the east side of Canoga Ave. at Valerio St. The Contractor will reopen Valerio St. from Canoga Ave. to Deering Ave. The Contractor will place concrete barriers (k-rail) to isolate the work zone.

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11/30/2011 to 12/01/2011
(One Night)

Area: K-rail installation and traffic reconfiguration

As part of the continuing construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will be constructing the busway and bikeway along the easterly side of Canoga Ave. These activities require the reconfiguration of traffic lanes and the placement of concrete barriers (k-rail) to isolate the work zone.

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11/19/2011 to 11/20/2011
(Two Days)

Area: Bus Rapid Transit crossing along the easterly side of Canoga Avenue and Sherman Way.

 The Contractor continues to work on the street improvements along the easterly side of Canoga Avenue from Vanowen Street to Prairie Street. As part of this work the Contractor will be installing the duct bank across Sherman Way just east of Canoga Avenue.

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11/18/2011 to 11/21/2011
(3 Days)

Area: Bus Rapid Transit crossings on Nordhoff St. between Canoga Ave and Deering Ave.

As part of the continuing construction activities for the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will be reconstructing Nordhoff St. from Canoga Ave. to Deering Ave. As part of this activity the contractor will remove the asphalt and place new Portland Cement Concrete and new asphalt concrete pavement on Nordhoff St. The closure will not affect north-south traffic along Canoga Ave.

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11/18/2011 to 11/19/2011
(One Night)

Area: Canoga Ave. & Roscoe Blvd.

As part of the continuing construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will be constructing the busway and bikeway along the easterly side of Canoga Ave. These activities require the reconfiguration of traffic lanes and the placement of concrete barriers (k-rail) to isolate the work zone.

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09/15/2011 to 11/15/2011
(Two Months)

Area: Valerio St. between Canoga Ave. and Deering Ave.

The Contractor continues to work on the street improvements on the east side of Canoga Ave. at Valerio St. To expedite the work in the immediate area the Contractor will close Valerio St. from Canoga Ave. to Deering Ave. This new traffic configuration will be in effect for approximately two months. The Contractor will place concrete barriers (k-rail) to isolate the work zone.   

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10/28/2010 to 06/28/2012
(One year and a half)

Area: Chatsworth Metrolink/Amtrak Station - South parking lot.

The construction notice is regarding the south parking lot located at the Chatsworth Metrolink Station will be used as a construction staging area beginning Thursday, October 28, 2010. Parking is available on the north parking lot of the station. 

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03/22/2010 to 05/31/2012
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Area: Chatsworth Metrolink/Amtrak Station

As part of the pre-construction activities for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project, the Contractor will conduct a soil stability test near the Getty View Trailhead running along the northbound I-405 freeway between Getty Center Dr and Skirball Center Dr. This work activity is being conducted to survey and monitor the stability of the soil for the future construction of a retaining wall along the I-405 Freeway. Night time work for this activity will require freeway lane closures and ramp closures to facilitate the safe use of excavation equipment.

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Olga M. Lopez, Acting Manager
Perla Berry, Assistant
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Contact Information:
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9760 Topanga Canyon Bl
Chatsworth CA 91311

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