Overview
The East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project will improve connections and access to crucial destinations while connecting transit users to the growing network in the San Fernando Valley.
Project at a Glance:
- Southern Segment: A 6.7-mile at-grade alignment, includes 11 new transit stations and 10 traction power substations, and a new Maintenance & Storage Facility.
- Northern Segment: Metro is conducting a supplemental study anticipated for completion in Summer 2024, to consider design options for the northern 2.5-mile segment, located from San Fernando Rd/Van Nuys Bl to Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station.
Status
Metro has completed the preliminary engineering design for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project and has awarded the Progressive Design Build (PDB) contract to San Fernando Transit Constructors Joint Venture (SFTCJV). Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 Preconstruction Services was issued to SFTCJV in April 2023.
The PDB delivery method approved by the Board in October 2021 brings the contractor and their designer into the project early to validate the current design and collaborate with Metro and Third Parties on value engineering and construction costs.
In late 2022, the first of seven Advanced Utility Adjustments (AUA) work packages was awarded to W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. This work includes the relocation of existing LADWP vaults and associated conduit infrastructure along Van Nuys Bl in advance of major construction. This work is ongoing and is anticipated to continue through early 2024 with third party work to follow shortly thereafter. The remaining six AUA work packages are anticipated to also begin in early 2024 and will be constructed by SFTC JV.
Real estate activities have begun and are expected to run through 2027. The Metro Board approved a Relocation Plan in November 2023, which outlines Metro’s plan to assist persons and businesses that may be impacted by the acquisition of real property within the Project area. For more information, please view the Relocation Assistance Plan September 2023 here.
Construction Schedule:
Anticipated Southern Segment start of construction: mid-2024.
Forecasted construction completion date: 2031
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Latest Updates
- CalSTA awards Metro $600 million for East San Fernando Valley light rail project
- Metro submits funding application for high priority rail projects to compete for $1.9 billion in new state funding
- Groundbreaking held for advance utility work on East San Fernando Valley light rail project
- Recap of Metro Board of Directors’ August meeting
- Preview of Metro Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25
Documents
- Relocation Assistance Plan September 2023
- Active work notices
- Business Solution and Business Interruption Fund
- Construction Business Profile Form
- Community Leadership Council (CLC): English, Spanish
- Eat Shop Play
- Metro’s Vendor Portal
- Project Filing Cabinet
- Recent Presentation (October 2023, English: PDF, Recording) (October 2023, Spanish: PDF, Recording)