State Route 2 Multimodal Project
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Project
The project will make multimodal upgrades along State Route 2 (SR-2) consisting of rehabilitating sections of pavement along three segments of in Echo Park, Hollywood, and West Los Angeles to enhance safety and improve mobility at the following locations:
A. Santa Monica Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and I-405 in West Los Angeles
B. Santa Monica Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and U.S. 101 in Hollywood
C. Alvarado Street/Glendale Boulevard between northbound U.S. 101 on/off-ramps and northbound SR-2 terminus in Echo Park
In Segment A of the project, there will be about 1.4 miles of designated bus priority lane in each direction of SR-2. The project also includes upgrading traffic signal poles and curb ramps as well as installing bicycle racks, bicycle and pedestrian signage and transit stop improvements on all three segments.
Background
This project will apply about $70.2 million toward rehabilitating a main corridor between West Los Angeles and Echo Park. The project will also enhance the transportation facilities and provide an integrated system for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and buses.
Benefits
This project will enhance the safety and mobility along SR-2 between West Los Angeles and Echo Park as well as sustainably extend the pavement life. The modifications will also preserve the environmental, scenic and aesthetic qualities of the SR-2 corridor. Caltrans will oversee the rehabilitation of segments of pavement in each direction of SR-2 from Centinela Avenue to the northbound SR-2 terminus in Echo Park, resulting in the restoration of about 20 lane miles overall. Additionally, implementation of approximately 2.8 miles of designated bus priority lanes, upgrade of the existing 26 traffic signals and 241 curb ramps, and reconstruction of 37 transit stops are also part of the project.
Schedule
Construction is projected to start in summer 2025 with an anticipated completion in fall 2028.
Cost
The project is estimated to cost $70.2 million.
Project FAQs
Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change including the times and dates, the number of closures and other details. Residents and businesses located near construction may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Please visit the Caltrans Quickmap, at Quickmap.dot.ca.gov, for current road conditions.
Q: When will the project start?
A: Summer 2025.
Q: When is the project expected to be complete?
A: Fall 2028.
Q: What is the cost of the project?
A: The total programmed project costs are $70.2 million.
Q: What are the Complete Street elements?
A: Complete Street Elements are meant to improve transportation facilities and provide for an integrated multimodal system for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and buses. This includes the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs), bike racks, bicycle boxes, bicycle and pedestrian signage, bioswale, transit stop improvement on all three segments. Along with these improvements, pedestrian accessibility will be enhanced by installing and upgrading curb ramps and push signals, and existing crosswalks will be restriped as high-visibility crosswalks.
Q: What are the hours, days and times of construction activities?
A: Specific construction schedules are being finalized and will be shared in advance. There will be overnight lane closures as part of this project lasting from about 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Daytime, lane closures are also allowed in some areas lasting from about 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be multiple overnight lane closures lasting from 11 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday when constructing bus pads in certain segments. Closures will be advertised with message boards and publicized on social media.
Q: Will there be full closures of the freeway for this project?
A: Full closures of Santa Monica Boulevard are not planned for this project.
Q: Will detour routes be posted when closures occur?
A: Yes, Caltrans will place signage along the route and provide detours if necessary. Detour routes and lane closure notifications will be publicized on social media.
Q: Will Caltrans close consecutive on and off-ramps at the same time?
A: As 100% of this project is on the conventional highway identified as SR-2, no work will be performed in the freeway, there would not be consecutive ramp closures planned as part of the work of the project. Schedules will be shared in advance.
Q: Will all the ramps be closed at the same time?
A: No. As 100% of this project is on the conventional highway identified as SR-2, no work will be performed in the freeway, there would not be consecutive ramp closures planned as part of the work of the project.
Q: What about the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
A: For LA28 (the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games), all construction activities will be suspended for three months in summer 2028. State Route 2 is not part of the Games Route Network (GRN). The GRN is a network of roads that are designated for the use of Games vehicles traveling between official accommodation venues, competition venues, and other key noncompetition venues.
Q: Will construction be paused during special events and holidays?
A: Construction projects follow moratoriums put in place during special events, holidays, etc. Caltrans works with its partners to determine moratoriums for special events including the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Superbowl.
Q: How long will delays be during construction?
A: Caltrans is acutely aware of the challenge motorists face navigating Los Angeles. Caltrans' Traffic Operations is constantly monitoring delays in our right of way. The department's goal is to keep delays under 15 minutes above normal, recurring traffic delays during weeknight closures. Once delays start to reach 15 minutes, the department begins adjusting based on preplanned strategies to mitigate and decrease delays. Caltrans strives to minimize traffic delays due to construction projects, aiming to keep delays to no more than 30 minutes above normal, recurring traffic delays.
Q: How many miles of lanes are being rehabilitated?
A: Approximately 20 lane miles will be rehabilitated for this project.
Q: Will parking be removed for this project?
A: No parking will be removed. The public can expect newly added parking restriction signs to be installed between Amherst Avenue and Sawtelle Avenue. The bus priority daily operational window matches the existing anti-gridlock zone and on-street parking signages. No parking is allowed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on both directions, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on westbound (WB), 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on eastbound (EB).
Q: Will there be noise associated with this project?
A: According to section 14-8.02 in Caltrans' 2024 Standard Specifications, the nighttime noise level from the contractor's operations, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., will not exceed 86 A-weighted decibels (dBA) at a distance of 50 feet. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, this noise level is equivalent to the noise people would experience from a blender, during heavy traffic or at a noisy restaurant. Caltrans District 7 environmental noise and vibration unit will measure noise levels before and during construction to ensure they are in compliance. Noise levels will not exceed state, federal and city regulations.
Q: Will this project install sound walls?
A: No. This is a rehabilitation project. Since the passage of Senate Bill 45, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is now the agency responsible for noise abatement inquiries and sound wall projects within Los Angeles County. For further assistance, please contact soundwallprogram@metro.net or at (213) 922-4008.
Q: Are there changes being made to the drainage system?
A: Yes. The drainage systems are being modified at various locations to avoid conflicts with upgrades being made as part of the project including installing ADA curb ramps, rehabilitation/reconstruction of road sections and sidewalk/curb and gutter.