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Swing Space Office Trailer Installation Outside of Building 218

Area of Impact

As a part of our continued effort to provide swing space for staff in the West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will be delivering an office trailer to the western exterior of B218. During installation, approximately 12 parking spaces will be unavailable (shown in red in the Exhibit on the next page).

There will be some noise disruption within OSHA limits during construction for personnel in the area outside of B218. Work will take place outside the building for the majority of the project. The contractor and construction team shall take all safety precautions to ensure the safety of all VA staff during the construction period. The contractor will provide separation between the construction area and the VA staff areas, utilizing signs, fencing, etc.

Dates & Times of Impact

Delivery Start: November 29, 2023, 5:00 A.M.

Delivery End: November 29, 2023, 10:00 A.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: 562-787-2183  

Homa Shahpasandzadeh, Healthcare Engineer

Email: Homa.Shahpasandzadeh@va.gov

Phone: 626-525-4563

Exhibit A – Construction Area

Swing Space Office Trailer Installation Outside of Building 218

B206 Exterior Stairwell Painting

Area of Impact

Construction crews will be painting the exterior stairwells at Building 206. During construction, approximately 8 parking spots will be unavailable, shown in yellow in Exhibit B below. There will be some noise disruption within OSHA limits during construction for personnel in the area outside of B206. Work will take place outside the building for the majority of the project.

The contractor and construction team shall take all safety precautions to ensure the safety of all VA staff during the construction period. The contractor will provide separation between the construction area and the VA staff areas, utilizing signs, barriers, etc.

Dates & Times of Impact

Construction Start: November 25, 2023, 7:00 A.M.

Construction End: November 25, 2023, 4:30 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: 562-787-2183  

Homa Shahpasandzadeh, Healthcare Engineer

Email: Homa.Shahpasandzadeh@va.gov

Phone: 626-525-4563

Exhibit A & B

B206 Exterior Stairwell Painting exhibit A
B206 Exterior Stairwell Painting exhibit B

UPDATED - WLA Construction Advisory – B210 Temporary Parking and Partial Road Closure

Area of Impact

As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily block parking on the East side of Bonsall, North of B210. A contractor will be setting three facility trailers by truck to be placed on the grass area North of B210. One lane adjacent to the parking stall will be blocked during the delivery and set up of these trailers.

The parking spaces affected, and construction zone will be sectioned off as a hard hat/construction area and closed off with temporary fencing with a green screen. Signs will be posted for point of contact in case of emergency. The area affected is highlighted on the attached map (Exhibit A).

Dates & Times of Impact

Start: 12:00 P.M. on November 28, 2023 

End: 5:00 P.M. on November 29, 2023

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: 562-787-2183  

Exhibit A

B210 Temporary Parking and Partial Road Closure

WLA Construction Advisory - Arnold & Patton Ave. Sewer Manhole, Road Closure

Area of Impact

As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will be closing off a section (both lanes) along Arnold Ave. at the intersection of Patton Ave. This closure will not block the kitchen loading dock and will make accommodation for deliveries to this area (see Exhibit A). Work area will be sectioned off from the public using temporary fencing w/ green screening. Construction will include but is not limited to saw cutting asphalt, excavation, pouring concrete, pipe installation, and manhole installation.

Construction crews will install directional signage and traffic control personnel will 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. Sidewalks will not be impacted during both phases of work, and pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in the area. This construction schedule has been updated to reflect the dates and times below.

Dates & Times of Impact

Daily Work: 7:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Start Construction Date: Monday, Dec. 4, 2023

End Construction Date: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

Contact(s)

If you have additional questions about this matter or require more information, please contact:

COR: Khoa Dang Do

Email: khoa.dol@va.gov

Phone: 562-787-2183

COR: Homa Shahpasandzadeh

Email: homa.shahpasandzadeh@va.gov

Phone: 626-525-4563

Exhibit A

WLA Construction Advisory - Arnold & Patton Ave. Sewer Manhole, Road Closure

UPDATED WLA Construction Advisory – Vandergrift Ave. Waterline Construction

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 on Vandergrift Ave. for water and fire line installation. This work will be handled in two phases. See exhibit A below for phasing information.

Parking lot 50 access will be closed for one day on Sunday 11/05/23. Starting 11/06/23, PL50 access will be maintained during both phases of construction. Street parking along Vandergrift Ave. is unavailable during phase 2 of construction. Alternative parking throughout work also available in PL49, Nimitz Ave., and Bonsall Ave.

Construction crews will install directional signage and traffic control personnel will 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. Sidewalks will not be impacted during both phases of work, and pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in the area.

Dates & Times of Impact

Updated Vandergrift Phase 1: 11/05/23 thru 11/10/23
Vandergrift Phase 2: 11/13/23 thru 12/08/23

Exhibit A

UPDATED WLA Construction Advisory – Vandergrift Ave. Waterline Construction

WLA Construction Advisory – A Bridge Home Admin Trailer & Basketball Court Construction

Area of Impact

As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, the site preparation and construction of A Bridge Home (ABH) admin trailer and Basketball Court will take place in the grassy area north of ABH and south of CalVet. See Exhibit A below. Specific work and utility shutdowns will be communicated to staff in advance through additional notices.

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 non-construction 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: Tuesday, 11/7/23

End Construction Date: Monday, 03/25/24

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: 626-525-4563

Exhibit A – Construction Boundary, Project #: 691-22-001, A Bridge Home Trailer & Basketball Court Site Preparation

Construction Boundary, Project #: 691-22-001, A Bridge Home Trailer & Basketball Court Site Preparation Map

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 323-900-2145.

Exhibit A – Map

Multi-Phase Project for South Campus Parking Improvement

WLA Construction Advisory – Temporary One-Lane Arnold & Patton Ave. Water Line Construction

Area of Impact

As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily close one lane in street sections along Arnold Ave. and Patton Ave. See exhibit A. Contractors will excavate and install domestic water and fire-water as part of Phase 4 of the [691-21-120] Project.

Construction crews will install directional signage and traffic control personnel will 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. Pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in the area.

Dates & Times of Impact

Work hours during construction period occurs 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Updated Construction Finish: November  30, 2023 

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:  562-787-2183

COR: Homa Shahpasandzadeh

Email: homa.shahpasandzadeh@va.gov

Phone: 626-525-4563

Exhibit A

Temporary One-Lane Arnold & Patton Ave. Water Line Construction 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: 626-525-4563

Exhibit A

Temporary Staging Area Map

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: 562-787-2183

Exhibit A

parking lot 49 & 50 guard booth activation

UPDATED - WLA Construction Advisory – Parking Lot 37 Expansion Construction Start

Area of Impact
As a part of our continued effort to improve infrastructure across West Los Angeles Campus, construction crews will temporarily close the section of Patton Ave. adjacent to B158 and B300. The construction will create a lot of additional parking stalls to the existing PL37. See construction areas highlighted on the attached map (exhibit A).

Construction includes road closure along Patton Ave. (section adjacent to B300), temporary closure of Parking Lot 37 & parking stalls by B300. Contractor will provide access for delivery trucks to B300 and B158 loading docks. Sidewalks will be accessible. Pedestrians should proceed with caution while walking in the area. B158 east entrance will still be accessible by pedestrians from Patton Ave. Alternate parking available at PL49 and PL50.

Dates & Times of Impact

Construction Start – July 31, 2023

Construction End – February 29, 2024

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:  562-787-2183

Exhibit A

Parking Lot 37 Expansion Construction Start Map