Metro Will Close 105 Freeway Lanes for Express Work
The closures will support the conversion of existing carpool lanes into express lanes on the Los Angeles freeway.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Construction
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Metro announced that construction crews will close westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway this weekend to continue work on a new express lane project. The initiative aims to convert current carpool lanes into two express lanes in each direction to improve regional traffic flow.
Why it matters
This project is designed to significantly reduce highway travel times and modernize the infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The conversion seeks to optimize road capacity for commuters traveling through Los Angeles.
The construction will install two express lanes in each direction, with officials projecting an eventual travel time reduction of at least 50%. The project targets the 105 Freeway segment spanning from Central Avenue to the 110 Freeway.
The players
Metro
Metro is the public transportation agency responsible for planning, building, and operating the transit and highway systems serving Los Angeles County.
The details
Crews will perform work to transition existing infrastructure into the new express lane configuration. The project will eventually span multiple segments of the freeway to facilitate faster transit across the Los Angeles area.
Timeline
Two westbound lanes will close from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.
Westbound lanes will close between Central Avenue and the 110 Freeway from 10 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday.
The first segment of the project will open by the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Market Landscape
The construction schedule for the 105 Freeway express lanes is being fast-tracked to ensure completion in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics. This development reflects a broader regional push to upgrade critical infrastructure to handle the anticipated surge in visitors for the upcoming global event.
Drivers using the 105 Freeway should expect delays and plan for alternate routes during the scheduled weekend lane closures. Once completed, the new express lanes are intended to provide a faster commute for regular motorists in the Los Angeles area.
The takeaway
Motorists are encouraged to monitor local traffic alerts this weekend to avoid the closure zones between Central Avenue and the 110 Freeway. The long-term goal of these upgrades is to improve daily throughput and minimize congestion for the Los Angeles region.
What happens next
The first segment of the new express lanes is scheduled to open in conjunction with the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Further reading
For more information on regional development, see our Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
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