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State Route 2 Improvement Project causes Lane Closures in Los angeles and Echo Park
Los Angeles, CA – Motorists traveling along State Route 2 in West Los Angeles and the Echo Park area should anticipate overnight lane closures and parking restrictions beginning January 25th, 2026, as Caltrans undertakes a $70.2 million multimodal pavement improvement project. The work, designed to extend pavement life and enhance safety, will continue through January 31st, 2026.
Project Details and Scope
The comprehensive project spans State Route 2 from Centinela Avenue in Santa Monica to its terminus in Echo Park, and is divided into three distinct segments:
- Segment A: Santa Monica Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and Interstate 405 in West Los Angeles.
- Segment B: santa Monica Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and U.S. 101 in Hollywood.
- Segment C: Alvarado Street and Glendale Boulevard between the U.S. 101 on- and off-ramps and the State route 2 terminus in Echo Park.
The improvements include curb, gutter, and sidewalk repairs, with construction primarily occurring overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Parking restrictions will be in effect 24 hours a day throughout the duration of the project.
Lane Closures and Transportation Impacts
West Los Angeles – Santa Monica Boulevard
On Santa Monica Boulevard, up to one lane in each direction will be closed nightly between Wellesley and Brockton avenues from Sunday through Friday. motorists should










