Virtual Construction Update Meeting March 30, 2021 | 6 PM Using Zoom & Submitting Questions
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Virtual Construction Update Meeting March 30, 2021 | 6 PM Using Zoom & Submitting Questions This meeting is being recorded. Video file will be posted on our web site at metro.net/crenshaw Public video and mics are disabled. We cannot hear you or see you. Submit a question/comment via text: Please ask questions and submit comments via the Q&A feature or text us. Welcome, thank you for joining us! 10 min Project Overview Annette Cortez, Community Relations Manager 10 min North Segment Ron Macias, Principal Community Relations Officer 10 min South Segment Saroya Sandiford, Principal Community Relations Officer 15 min On The Move Riders Program Brittany Mullins, Principal Community Relations Officer Sidney Urmancheev, Transportation Associate 10 min Business Support Programs Kyle Wagner, (Interim) Business Interruption Fund Manager 5 min Eat Shop Play Program Jesus Galeno, Transportation Associate Robyn Lopez, Community Relations Officer 30 min Moderation / Q&A Isai Rosa, Principal Community Relations Officer 3 COVID-19 Compliance 4 Project Overview Walsh Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) Main Line & Stations Contractor Hensel Phelps Herzog (HPH) Southwestern Maintenance Yard Contractor, Completed March 2019 • 8.5-mile light-rail servicing the Cities of Los Angeles, Inglewood and El Segundo • 8 new stations: • 3 underground • 4 at-grade • 1 aerial • Life of Project Budget: $2.148 Billion • Project has reached 98% completion 5 Northern Segment Overview Crenshaw Bl between Metro E Line (Expo) and 67th St Structural Elements of Stations • Three underground • One at-grade Civil Elements of Tunnels and Trackwork • Dual parallel bored tunnels • Hyde Park “Cut and Cover” tunnel Street Restoration Segments • Underground station areas • Hyde Park underground tunnel Underground Station Construction Underground Station Construction • Expo/Crenshaw Station • Martin Luther King Jr. Station • Leimert Park Station Ongoing Construction Activities • On-going underground station box construction • Electrical and communications systems work • Station plaza features installation Expo/Crenshaw Station underground platform level with LED message boards,7 artwork, and escalators Underground Station Area Construction Outstanding Street-level Restoration Work • MLK Jr. Station area remains under current traffic reconfiguration • Ongoing street level and station plaza construction • Sidewalk construction • Utility work • Streetscape and landscaping • Upcoming Crenshaw Bl roadway resurfacing at MLK Jr Station Emergency exit onto plaza level of 8 Expo/Crenshaw Station Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl Recent Street Restoration Work • Final roadway paving and resurfacing • Final configuration of traffic lanes, crosswalks and roadway conditions • Traffic signal improvements • Minor roadway repair work between Exposition Bl to 29th St Northbound view of street restoration of Crenshaw Bl 9 at Expo/Crenshaw station plaza Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Road Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl Road grinding for restoration of Crenshaw Bl Final restoration stage of Crenshaw Bl Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Road Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl Crenshaw Bl fully repaved pre striping Crenshaw Bl fully repaved and striped Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Road Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl Crenshaw Bl fully repaved pre striping Crenshaw Bl fully repaved and striped Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl at Exposition Bl New median constructed on Crenshaw Bl south of Metro’s E Line (Expo) railroad crossing 13 Martin Luther King Jr Station Plaza Construction Crenshaw Bl at Martin Luther King Jr. Bl Placement of concrete for new curb and gutter Saw cutting in preparation for support slab and brick paver installation installation along the access road 14 Martin Luther King Jr Station Plaza Construction Crenshaw Bl at Martin Luther King Jr. Bl Placement of bedding sand and installation of brick pavers15 Leimert Park Station Area Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl at Vernon Av Cladding installation at the main entrance Crews working on Auxiliary power 16 Communications Systems Systems Integration Testing • Installation of equipment for fiber optic and SCADA, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a key safety feature that allows Metro’s Rail Operations Center (ROC) to monitor the alignment • Testing that systems integrate during an emergency, ensuring systems function individually and together • Train testing at all intersections ensuring that speeds are transmitted to the power sources Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) • Radio testing of fire, police, operations, and maintenance channels • Emergency control panel installation and testing at seven key locations 17 Communications Systems Emergency Management Panels (EMP) 18 Ventilation Systems Underground Ventilation Systems • Testing of underground specialized systems like booster fans (jet fans) for air circulation • Emergency ventilation fans Installation of fans 19 Park Mesa Heights At-Grade Segment Crenshaw Bl between 48th St and 59th St Remaining Construction Work • Street restoration • Outstanding sidewalk and driveway work • Hyde Park Station construction • Ongoing utility work • Guideway irrigation and landscaping work Upcoming Impacts • Ongoing lane closures • Pedestrian access occasionally restricted and rerouted • Temporary bus stop and route relocations 20 Park Mesa Heights Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl between 48th St and 59th St Upcoming Street Restoration Work • Roadway resurfacing of mid-block areas • Full depth roadway construction • Utility work • On-street public parking impacts • Temporary bus stop and route relocations Paved roadway and new crosswalks at Crenshaw Bl and 48th St 21 Park Mesa Heights At-Grade Segment Crenshaw Bl between 48th St and 59th St 22 Placement of top-soil and cobble stones along the median between 54th St to 48th St Hyde Park Segment Tunnel / Cut and Cover Crenshaw Bl between 59th St to 67th St Construction Status • Final street restoration was completed • Outstanding ADA ramp construction at some intersections • Additional minor utility work • Tree Planting Crews inspecting tracks in the underground tunnel transition in Hyde Park 23 Hyde Park Segment Tunnel / Cut and Cover Crenshaw Bl between 59th St to 67th St Tree planting along the new road. South of 67th St, between Crenshaw Bl and Victoria Av. 24 Train Testing Train Testing • Installation, testing, and commissioning of train systems • Train testing through intersection signalization • Train controls to assure safe separation of trains • Crenshaw/LAX has over 8,000 individual points to be monitored and controlled by Metro’s Rail Operations Center Train testing along Crenshaw Bl at Slauson Av 25 Train testing along Crenshaw Bl near 57th St Northern Segment Upcoming Construction Activities • Final street restoration of MLK Jr Station area • Final street restoration of Park Mesa Heights • Paving and installation of features and landscaping at station plazas Installation of guardrails at the Hyde Park tunnel portal • Streetscape improvements • On-going train testing • Underground ventilation systems • Communications systems 26 Inspecting tracks and plinths in the north tunnel section Southern Segment Update Crenshaw Bl at 67th St through C Line (Green) Four New Stations • Three At-Grade • One Aerial Five Aerial Structures • 111th St • Century Bl • Manchester Av • I-405 FWY • La Brea Av One Underground Structure • Adjacent to LAX tarmacs at Aviation Bl and 111th St 27 Fairview Heights Station West Bl at Redondo Bl 28 Ticketing vending machine canopy structure Newly planted trees along Redondo Bl Fairview Heights Station West Bl at Redondo Bl 29 Steel bollards at pedestrian crosswalk and bike lockers Fairview Heights Station West Bl at Redondo Bl 30 West Bl fence installation Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl 31 Downtown Inglewood station platform Railroad crossing signage on station platform Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl 32 Ticket vending machine canopy & bike parking Ticket vending machine canopy structure Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl 33 Landscaping, permanent fencing, & light fixtures on station plaza Steel bollards with bike lockers Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl ADA truncated dome along bus port Downtown Inglewood Station Plaza34 sidewalk entrance Westchester/Veterans Station Florence Av at Hindry Av Northbound view of station platform 35 Westchester/Veterans Station Florence Av at Hindry Av 36 Handrail installation on Southbound and Northbound platform Aviation/Century Station Aviation Bl at Century Bl Station platform and canopies, Ticket Vending Machines, landscaping, pedestrian benches, steel 37 bollards, and fare gate equipment Aviation/Century Station Aviation Bl at Century Bl 38 Installation of ADA tactile pavers along plaza area Metro bicycle lockers on plaza level Aviation/Century Station Aviation Bl at Century Bl 39 Installation of art fence on station platform level Installation of porcelain enamel artwork on plaza level Imperial Hwy Road Restoration Imperial Hwy between Aviation Bl to Hornet Wy 40 Eastbound Imperial Hwy under I-105 Imperial Hwy North crosswalk Imperial Hwy under CLAX structure Southern Segment Updates Upcoming Construction Activities • Install