Portal Demolition/Widening North Yard 

Metro’s plan for better rail service on the Metro B (Red) and D (Purple) Lines evolves as workers widen the portals in the Division 20 rail yard that bring trains to and from Union Station. 

Other work adds more capacity for trains in that yard. The benefit from these projects, which began in 2020, will be faster turnaround for cleaning and repairing the subway cars, meaning more frequent service for riders. 

Through 2024 workers will widen the eastern half of the portal and remove the existing easterly side of the portal structure and rail. Then the new east half of the structure will be built and new tracks installed. This work will not affect public right-of-way. 

There will be intermittent and moderate noise due to the operation of heavy equipment and other activities. Notification of work during nighttime hours will be provided. 

When 

Through December 2025 

Work Hours

Weekdays and Saturdays, 7 am to 3:30 pm 

Traffic Control 

This work is not anticipated to affect traffic on Center Street or Commercial Street. 

Noteworthy 

• Construction is dynamic and schedules are subject to change.  

• All work will receive the necessary permits and approvals.  

• Access to driveways, residences and businesses will be maintained at all times unless notified in advance. 

• Access for pedestrians will be maintained outside of construction zones.  

• Access for the Fire Department and emergency responders will be maintained.  

• Parking restrictions will be implemented in the immediate area of the work zone.  

• 24/7 Hotline: 213-922-6934  

Metro Updates 

Construction is a dynamic process and information is subject to change without notice, visit the project website for the most up to date information. 

Local access, Pedestrian Access, and Emergency Responder Access is maintained during work activities. 

Metro bus stops may be relocated or lines could be impacted. For up to date information follow us on Twitter @metrolaalerts, metro.net/advisories or call 323.GOMETRO for updates and trip planning assistance.  

If you see an encampment or someone in need: Visit LAHSA's online outreach request site LA HOP at www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/request. 

For more information and referrals for any Health and Human services, please dial 2‐1‐1, call (800) 399‐6993, or visit 211LA.org. 

Metro Updates