LOS ANGELES – Caltrans announces partial closures of sidewalks on U.S. 101 at Alvarado Street, near LADOT’s Commuter Express 422 bus stops, while crews complete bridge upgrades.
The sidewalk closure does not impact access to the bus stops on northbound or southbound U.S. 101, though pedestrians should use caution near the construction zones.
On southbound U.S. 101, pedestrians can access the right (west) staircase leading to the sidewalk and bus stop. The left (east) staircase is closed. For northbound U.S. 101, pedestrians can access the left (east) staircase leading up to the sidewalk and bus stop. The right (west) staircase is closed.
The work is expected to last a few months. After crews complete stage 1 at Alvarado Street, pedestrian access will switch in both directions, so crews can upgrade the full sidewalk on each side of the overcrossing. Caltrans will share specific schedules in advance. Once complete, the U.S. 101 and Alvarado Street overcrossing will have new sidewalks and concrete barriers, creating a smoother experience for pedestrians.
The posted speed limit will be reduced by 10 mph in the construction zone. Signs alerting motorists of the closures and reduced speed limits will be posted. Closures and lane reductions are subject to change due to weather or operational reasons.
Pedestrians, transit users and motorists are advised to plan ahead, use caution near construction zones and expect potential delays. For real-time updates and additional information, please visit the Caltrans Quickmap.
This work is part of a $15.8 million project to upgrade existing bridge rails to current standards and increase the durability and longevity of three bridges on U.S. 101 and another on State Route 110/Arroyo Seco Parkway at Avenue 60.
Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and “Slow for the Cone Zone.”