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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 Bl, 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



Construction Info

Construction Notices

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Date Notice

July 29, 2010

The Metro Orange Line Extension Project contractor will begin removing hazardous soil along Canoga Av between Vanowen and Lassen streets. This activity is scheduled to begin Thursday, July 29, 2010 for the duration of approximately two weeks.

July 28, 2010

Metro Orange Line Extension Project Contractor will construct the abutments to support the new Lassen St overcrossing. This activity requires the Contractor to excavate, drill a pile foundation and erect abutment walls. This activity is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 28, 2010 and the duration is for approximately two and half months.

July 22, 2010

Beginning at 6am on Thursday, July 22, 2010 through the end of construction summer 2012, a portion of the south parking lot will be used as a staging area by the Metro Orange Line Extension Contractor.

July 20, 2010

Metro’s Contractor will install k-rail and excavate boring pits to facilitate the undergrounding of the utilities on Lassen St between Owensmouth Av and Canoga Av. This activity is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 20, 2010 and will last for approximately two months. Please see the attached Construction Notice for further details.

July 8, 2010

As part of the pre-construction activities for the Metro Orange Line Extension Project, the Contractor will perform utility survey on streets running along the Canoga Av. This activity requires street lane closures to facilitate the safe use of potholing equipment.

June 28, 2010

In preparation for construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will install a vault on Lassen St just west of Remmet Av. The activity is scheduled to begin Monday, June 28, 2010 for duration of two days.

June 28, 2010

The Construction Notice is regarding the beginning of vacant property demolition along the Metro Orange Line Extension Project right-of-way. The work will begin Monday, June 28, 2010 and expected to last for approximately one month.

May 12, 2010

Contractor for the Metro Orange Line Extension Project begins lead and asbestos abatement on vacant structures along the right-of-way, slightly east of Canoga Avenue where the Metro Orange Line Extension will extend four miles.

March 29, 2010

Beginning Monday, March 29, 2010 the Contractor will begin the first stage of utility work on Lassen between Owensmouth and Canoga. The utility work will include removing overhead utility lines and placing them underground. Activities to expect are survey layout, saw cutting, restriping, trenching, conduit, vault placement and repaving.

March 22, 2010

Beginning at 6am on Monday, March 22, 2010 through the end of construction in summer of 2012, a portion of the south parking lot will be used as a staging area by the Metro Orange Line Extension Contractor.

April 6, 2009

Beginning Monday, April 6, 2009, Qwest Communications will start work on their existing fiber optic facilities in the north parking lot of the Chatsworth Station. The work involves exposing the existing fiber optic and providing concrete encasement protection.




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Community Relations Team:
Olga M. Lopez, Acting Manager
Perla Berry, Assistant
Yvette Z. Rapose, Manager Capital Projects

Contact Information:
Metro Community Relations
9760 Topanga Canyon Bl
Chatsworth CA 91311

Tel: 213.922.3668
molextension@metro.net
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