Construction Projects
Construction projects information and advisory
WLA Utility Shutdown Notice
Area of Impact
Construction crews are temporarily shutting down electrical service to the police station auxiliary facilities to establish electricity to the two ABH admin trailers.
During this time, there will be no power in the locker rooms or showers. The water in the bathrooms will remain functional.
Staff operating out of the police station should plan accordingly so that their operations can continue during the shut-down.
Dates & Times of Impact
8 to 10 a.m., Monday 4/22/2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Gustavo Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: Gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Updated -Delivery of Office Trailers to CTRS Admin Swing Space site.
Area of Impact
Construction crews will temporarily pass through an area of the Great Lawn (See Exhibit A). A section of Eisenhower Avenue will briefly be inaccessible to pedestrians and vehicles during delivery. Flaggers will be used as required for pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Office Trailers requiring overnight storage due to off-hours delivery will be parking for less than 24 hours in Parking Lot 7.
Dates & Times of Impact
- Second Office Trailer
- UPDATED Delivery and Installation:
Monday, April 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Gustavo Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: Gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
B258 Renovation Project
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to provide a safe and clean office space for VA/Health Care Staff in the West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily close off a section in Bldg. 258, Suite 220 and 4th Floor office renovations. During this changeover period, a portion of the office space will be inaccessible. There will also be some noise disruption within OSHA limits during construction for personnel staying in the area. Specific work and utility shutdowns will be communicated to staff in advance through additional notices.
Work will take place inside the building for much of the project. The contractor and construction team shall take all safety precautions to ensure the safety of all VA/Health Care Staff during the construction period. The contractor will provide separation between the construction area and the Health Care Staff areas by, utilizing signs, fencing, plastic dust barriers (temporary protection system), etc.
Dates & Times of Impact
Construction Start: Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:00 a.m.
Construction End: Friday, June 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
The construction described above will affect a portion of Building 258 and is on the attached map (Exhibit A).
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Gustavo Calleros, Healthcare Engineer at
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhbit A
Updated WLA Construction Advisory - B220 Parking Lot Expansion Construction
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction of this parking lot will take place on the east of the B220 parking lot, access road to B506, and the parking lot in front of B506. No full road closures on Eisenhower are required. Temporary fence will be installed around the perimeter of construction for safety of the residents.
Note: Please be advised that during the construction period parking lot for B220 on the east side and parking lot for B506 will be closed.
Dates & Times of Impact
Updated End Date: 5/10/2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Khoa Dang Do
Email: khoa.do1@va.gov
Phone:
Updated WLA Construction Advisory - Bonsall Ave. Waterline Construction near B205/B208/B209
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily close both lanes along the section of Bonsall Ave. near B205/B208/B209 for the extension of new water lines. Street and stall parking along this section of Bonsall Ave. is unavailable during construction. Alternative parking available at PL37, PL49, PL50, and select street sections.
The affected areas will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic and will be fenced off. Pedestrian access will remain available. On delivery dates, one lane will be open to allow for construction deliveries only. Other traffic will not be permitted.
Please see Exhibit A for closure areas, alternate parking options, and alternate entrance/exit route. Signage will direct vehicle traffic around the project sites and excavation in phases. Drivers should follow crew signs and directions and proceed with caution. Pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in surrounding sidewalk sections.
Dates & Times of Impact
Updated Start – 04/17/24
Updated Finish – 05/28/24
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Khoa Do, Healthcare Engineer
Email: Khoa.Do1@va.gov
Phone:
Gustavo J. Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
UPDATED WLA Construction Advisory –Bonsall Ave. Waterline Construction, Phase 1.3
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will close off entire lanes on Bonsall Ave. in phase sections for the extension of new water lines. This work will have the following impact:
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will close off entire lanes on Bonsall Ave in phase sections for the extension of new water lines. This work will have the following impact:
Phase 1.3a: Sections of Bonsall Ave will be temporarily closed off to vehicular traffic during this phase. Vehicles will be detoured to have access around the VA campus to allow a continuous flow of traffic. Once the section of 1.3a has been completed, work will progress onto the next section. Community Living Center #213 parking will remain accessible during this phase Please see Exhibit A.
Phase 1.3b: Sections of Bonsall Ave will temporarily have a one lane closure to vehicular traffic during this phase. Vehicles will be guided with a flagger on both ends to pass thru this portion of Bonsall. Please see Exhibit B.
Note: Constitution Avenue will be available as a detour during both phases. Sidewalks will remain open during both phases as well.
Dates & Times of Impact
Phase 1.3a:
Updated Construction Start – 04/29/2024
Updated Construction Finish – 06/02/2024
Phase 1.3b:
Updated Construction Start – 06/03/2024
Construction Finish – 07/01/2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Khoa Do, Healthcare Engineer
Email: Khoa.Do1@va.gov
Phone:
Gustavo J. Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A & B
Bonsall Ave. Temporary Closure
Area of Impact
To aid in the completion of the critical Water Infrastructure Project for Veteran’s Housing, a portion of Bonsall Avenue in front of buildings 205/208/209 will be temporarily closed.
Alternative parking is identified on the map in Exhibit A.
Dates & Times of Impact
April 15, 2024 – June 6, 2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Program Manager: Andrew Strain
Email: Andrew.Strain@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
WLA Construction Advisory – Dowlen Drive Construction
Area of Impact
- Section of Dowlen Drive between the north entrance to the Medical Center and Parking Lot 42 will be closed to vehicular traffic for duration of work.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained around the work area.
- Vehicle Detour – Vehicles coming from Wilshire Blvd. or points north of Wilshire will follow Dowlen Drive around South Campus and access the Medical Center at the east entrance via Parking Lot 43.
- Patient Valet Services will continue to operate as usual.
- Medical Center Food Deliveries (i.e. Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc.) will be relocated to Parking Lot 43.
- Santa Monica Big Blue Bus stops will be relocated just outside of the work area, near the intersection of Dowlen and Bonsall.
Dates & Times of Impact
April 10, 2024 – April 24, 2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Metro Project Hotline
Phone: 213.922.6934
GLA Project Support: Andrew Culbertson
Email: aculbertson@concoursefederal.com
Phone: 804.467.9882
WLA Construction Advisory – Partial Pershing Ave. One-Lane Closure
Area of Impact
A section of Pershing Ave, between Bonsall Ave. and Dewey Ave., will be temporarily converted into one-lane traffic. This is for communication and medium voltage line construction for the PL20 project. See Exhibit A below for construction area.
Construction crews will have traffic control personnel to direct traffic. Drivers should follow crew signs and directions and proceed with caution while driving over trench plates. Traffic flow will be slowed and stopped periodically by traffic control personnel during work hours to ensure safety. Pedestrian traffic is already closed along this Pershing Ave. section and will continue to be unavailable during this work.
Dates & Times of Impact
Daily Work: 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Start Construction Date Lane Closures: 04/10/24
End Construction Date: 05/10/24
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Khoa Do
Email: Khoa.Do1@va.gov
Phone:
WLA Construction Advisory – SFLA/HPO ABH Trailers Security Upgrade & Temporary Building & Roof Access
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve campus wide security across West Los Angeles Campus, additional security cameras are being added to the ABH trailer areas. Construction operations will include, but are not limited to building & roof access. The construction zone is shown in Exhibit A.
The construction team shall take all safety precautions to ensure the safety of all present VA staff during the construction period. The contractor will provide separation between the construction area and the VA staff areas, utilizing signs, fencing, plastic dust barriers (temporary protection system), etc. There will be some noise disruption within OSHA limits during construction for the personnel within the area.
Dates & Times of Impact
Daily Work: 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Start Construction Date: 04/29/2024
End Construction Date: 06/12/2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Gustavo J. Calleros
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
UPDATED WLA Construction Advisory – Bonsall Ave. Waterline Construction
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will close off entire lanes on Bonsall Ave in phase sections for the extension of new water lines. This work will have the following impact:
Phase 1.2a: Sections of Bonsall Ave will be temporarily closed off to vehicular traffic during this phase. Vehicles will be detoured to have access around the VA campus to allow a continuous flow of traffic. Once the section of 1.2a has been completed, road rated traffic plates will be placed over trenches to allow traffic to flow as work progresses onto the next section. Please see Exhibit A.
Phase 1.2b: Sections of Bonsall Ave will be temporarily closed off to vehicular traffic during this phase. Vehicles will be detoured to have access around the VA campus to allow a continuous flow of traffic. Once sections of 1.2b have been completed, road rated traffic plates will be placed over trenches to allow traffic to flow as work progresses onto the next section. Community Living Center #213 parking will remain accessible during this phase. Please see Exhibit B.
Dates & Times of Impact (Weather Permitting):
Phase 1.1a:
Construction Start – Ongoing
Construction Finish – 03/31/2024
Phase 1.1b:
Updated Construction Start – 4/1/2024
Updated Construction Finish – 5/7/2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Khoa Do, Healthcare Engineer
Email: khoa.do1@va.gov
Phone:
Gustavo J. Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A & B
MacArthur Field Offsite Sewer Main Connection
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across the West Los Angeles Campus, the MacArthur Field EUL project will be trenching at the intersection of Bonsall and MacArthur towards their project site to connect to the sewer main line. Traffic will be routed from Bonsall to Patton to reach PL28 and the golf course during this closure. The contractor will implement traffic control signage and safety measures during construction.
The road closure is highlighted on the attached map (Exhibit A).
Drivers are advised to follow signs and directions. Pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in the area.
Dates & Times of Impact
The present closure timeline, based on the site condition, is as follows:
MacArthur Ave Closure Dates: 02/27/2024 through 05/04/2024
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Roberto Clemente
Email: Roberto.Clemente@va.gov
Phone:
Dustin Koonce
Email: Dustin.Koonce@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
Updated WLA Construction Advisory - Bonsall Ave. Waterline Construction near B205/B208/B209
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily close both lanes along the section of Bonsall Ave. near B205/B208/B209 for the extension of new water lines. Street and stall parking along this section of Bonsall Ave. is unavailable during construction. Alternative parking available at PL37, PL49, PL50, and select street sections.
The affected areas will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic and will be fenced off. Pedestrian access will remain available. On delivery dates, one lane will be open to allow for construction deliveries only. Other traffic will not be permitted.
Please see Exhibit A for closure areas, alternate parking options, and alternate entrance/exit route. Signage will direct vehicle traffic around the project sites and excavation in phases. Drivers should follow crew signs and directions and proceed with caution. Pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in surrounding sidewalk sections.
Dates & Times of Impact
Updated Start – 04/08/24
Updated Finish – 05/21/24
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Khoa Dang Do
Email: khoa.do1@va.gov
Phone:
COR: Gustavo Calleros
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
WLA Construction Advisory – SFLA/HPO Building 114 Security Upgrade, Temporary Roof Access and Sidewalk Closure
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve campus wide security across West Los Angeles Campus, additional cameras are being added to Building 114. Construction operations will include, but are not limited to, temporary closure of a small portion of sidewalk on the South side of building 114. There will also be some roof access needed. The construction zone is shown in Exhibit A.
The construction team shall take all safety precautions to ensure the safety of all present VA staff during the construction period. The contractor will provide separation between the construction area and the VA staff areas, utilizing signs, fencing, plastic dust barriers (temporary protection system), etc. There will be some noise disruption within OSHA limits during construction for the personnel within the area.
Dates & Times of Impact
Daily Work: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Start Construction Date: 3/25/24
End Construction Date: 4/26/24
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Gustavo Calleros
Email: Gustavo.Calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A & B
WLA Construction Advisory – Bonsall Ave. Waterline Construction near B205/B208/B209
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily close both lanes along the section of Bonsall Ave. near B205/B208/B209 for the extension of new water lines. Street and stall parking along this section of Bonsall Ave. is unavailable during construction. Alternative parking available at PL37, PL49, PL50, and select street sections.
The affected areas will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic and will be fenced off. Pedestrian access will remain available. On delivery dates, one lane will be open to allow for construction deliveries only. Other traffic will not be permitted.
Please see Exhibit A for closure areas, alternate parking options, and alternate entrance/exit route. Signage will direct vehicle traffic around the project sites and excavation in phases. Drivers should follow crew signs and directions and proceed with caution. Pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in surrounding sidewalk sections.
Dates & Times of Impact
Start – 03/26/24
Finish – 05/09/24
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Khoa Do, Healthcare Engineer
Email: Khoa.Do1@va.gov
Phone:
COR: Gustavo J. Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
WLA Construction Advisory – Bonsall Ave. Waterline Construction
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will close off entire lanes on Bonsall Ave in phase sections for the extension of new water lines. This work will have the following impact:
Phase 1.2a: Sections of Bonsall Ave will be temporarily closed off to vehicular traffic during this phase. Vehicles will be detoured to have access around the VA campus to allow a continuous flow of traffic.
Once the section of 1.2a has been completed, road rated traffic plates will be placed over trenches to allow traffic to flow as work progresses onto the next section. Please see Exhibit A.
Phase 1.2b: Sections of Bonsall Ave will be temporarily closed off to vehicular traffic during this phase. Vehicles will be detoured to have access around the VA campus to allow a continuous flow of traffic.
Once sections of 1.2b have been completed, road rated traffic plates will be placed over trenches to allow traffic to flow as work progresses onto the next section. Community Living Center #213 parking will remain accessible during this phase. Please see Exhibit B.
Dates & Times of Impact (Weather permitting)
Phase 1.2a:
Construction Start – Wednesday, 3/4/2024, 7 a.m.
Construction Finish – Thursday, 4/1/2024, 4 p.m.
Phase 1.2b:
Construction Start – Tuesday, 4/2/2024, 7 a.m.
Construction Finish – Monday, 4/30/2024, 4 p.m.
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Khoa Do, Healthcare Engineer
Email: Khoa.Do1@va.gov
Phone:
Gustavo J. Calleros, Healthcare Engineer
Email: gustavo.calleros@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A & B
WLA Construction Advisory - Multi-Phase Project for South Campus Parking Improvements
Area of Impact
- Mobile office space for Swinerton Construction will be fenced off near Parking Lot 3.
- Construction barrier will be installed around project area for B 527 the week of October 23, 2023.
- Construction will also occur at parking lot 42, lot 43N (weekend only), and within lot 3 as the project progress
Dates & Times of Impact
Starting October 18, 2023
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions or concerns about this matter or require more information, please contact:
Metro Community Relations at
Exhibit A – Map
WLA Construction Advisory – Temporary Staging Area
Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve the existing HVAC Equipment for Building 500 (VA Greater Los Angeles Hospital), the contractor will utilize the area at the corner of Building 304 as a staging and laydown yard. (See Exhibit A)
In order to protect patients’ and staff safety, all of the parking inside this area will be restricted. Noise within the OSHA allowable limits may be expected as a result of this construction. Alternate parking on the South Campus can be found on the Exhibit Below. (See Exhibit A)
Dates & Time of Impact
Daily Work: 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Start Construction Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Homa Shahpasandzadeh
Email: homa.shahpasandzadeh@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A
Parking Lot 49 & 50 Guard Booth Activation
Area of Impact
VA West Los Angeles - Parking Lot 49 & 50 will have their guard booths staffed with attendants and spike strips raised, starting on 07/31/23. The attendants will check that drivers are VA employees or Veterans before gaining access to these parking lots. This ensures that high-demand parking on North Campus is reserved for VA employees & Veterans. See Exhibit A for a map of the locations of the parking lots.
We appreciate your patience and support as we work together to build a supportive, connected, and thriving community for Veterans.
Dates and Times
Guard Booth & Spike Strip Activation Date - July 31, 2023
Contact(s)
If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:
COR: Khoa Do
Email: Khoa.Do1@va.gov
Phone:
Exhibit A