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BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that North Cañon Drive at Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills is scheduled to reopen by the morning on Saturday, March 14.

The temporary closure was required to complete Section 2 of the Metro Purple (D) Line Extension as part of the Beverly Dr Station project.

North Cañon Drive at Wilshire Boulevard has been closed since September 2019. The project also included installation of a 20-foot sound wall to help reduce construction noise and vibration impacts.

Metro’s Beverly Dr Station in Beverly Hills is expected to open in spring 2027.

 

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that traffic will be impacted on Wilshire Boulevard and Merv Griffin way as the next phase of construction starts of the One Beverly Hills Construction project.

The next phase of construction will involve the demolition of the Beverly Hilton Executive Meeting Center, Oasis Tower, and Courtyard, paving the way for new retail and dining spaces along Wilshire Boulevard.

Wilshire Boulevard will have lane reductions Monday, June 9 thru Friday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be lane reductions from June 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wilshire Blvd. and then again from Monday, June 9 thru Wednesday, June 11 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Temporary Hotel Drop-Off Zone: To maintain hotel access during construction, a portion of Wilshire Boulevard (east of Merv Griffin Way) will be re-striped, and barricades will create a temporary drop-off area. Travel lanes will not be reduced.

Merv Griffin Way will be fully closed for the duration of the project from June 2025-June 2028.

There will be a 10-day closure of one westbound lane on Wilshire Boulevard (from Whittier Drive to El Rodeo Elementary) for utility relocation. Dates: June 2–June 13, Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The city is working to ensure things run smooth during the renovation. Clear road signage will be posted.

For more details contact the Construction Hotline at (424) 252-1338.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on Monday, March 17 that the Metro’s Purple (D Line) construction which started Monday will run through April 7, for the deck removal for Metro’s Wilshire/Rodeo Station.

Wilshire Boulevard between El Camino Drive and Crescent Drive will be CLOSED to all traffic during this time.

The Purple (D Line) Extension rail project will provide a transportation alternative from downtown Los Angeles to Westwood, including two stops in Beverly Hills: Wilshire/La Cienega Station and Wilshire/Rodeo Station. Travel time between downtown Los Angeles and Westwood is expected to be about 25 minutes.

The project is being built in three sections, two of which are within Beverly Hills. The first section stretches from Wilshire/Western in Los Angeles to the Wilshire/La Cienega Station. This section is under construction and is scheduled for completion in 2025.

The second section will extend the subway from Wilshire/La Cienega to Century City, including the Wilshire/Rodeo Station, and is also under construction and scheduled for completion in 2026.

To learn more about the Metro D (Purple) Line Project and traffic detours, visit beverlyhills.org/purpleline or call the 24/7 Metro Hotline at (213) 922-6934.

By Trevor