89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio » The $1.487 billion agreement between the federal government and Metro calls for a $1.187 billion construction grant through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program along with a $307 million loan from the Department of Transportation.
Los Angeles Times» Because of the numerous problems that the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement has had, which have now created a $100 M cost overrun and a year-long delay, people are beginning to question the use of design-build for major highway projects. Article focuses on extensive utility relocation, highlighting that the contractor had no knowledge […]
The Huffington Post » This article investigates the costs and delays accumulating on the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement Project in Los Angeles, California. It includes details on a retaining wall collapse, one of the biggest problems during construction, which took place in December 2011. Article then covers other issues the problem has had including utility relocations […]
Santa Clarita Signal » This article covers the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LA METRO) decision to approve tolled carpool lanes for Interstate 5 through the Santa Clarita Valley. LA METRO’s Board of directors supported to move unanimously and are eager to begin work on the proposed public-private partnership. Article provides more detail on the […]
Los Angeles Times » Article examines the delays and cost overruns with the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement Design-Build project. Transportation officials acknowledged in April 2013 that the project is running about a year behind schedule and has seen the cost increase by $100 million. Construction has caused major disruptions in the communities near the freeway and […]
LA Metro Source » This is an article put out by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA METRO) to update the public on the progress of the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvement project. Provides a recap of all the construction feats that have been accomplished to date, a brief overview of the challenges the project has […]