Metro I-105 ExpressLanes construction crews will conduct temporary nighttime lane reductions and full directional closures on Interstate 105 between Vermont Avenue and Central Avenue in South Los Angeles to remove two overhead sign structures or gantries, spanning all eastbound and westbound lanes.
The work is part of Metro’s I-105 ExpressLanes Project, which is converting the existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes or carpool lanes into two ExpressLanes in each direction to improve safety, reduce travel times and increase efficiency along the corridor.
WHEN & WHERE:
Eastbound I-105 Lane Closures
- Eastbound I-105 lanes will close from Vermont Avenue to Main Street
- Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30 p.m. to Saturday, Jan 31, at 6 a.m.
Westbound I-105 Lanes Closures
- Westbound I-105 lanes will close from Central Avenue to I-110
- Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 a.m.
Eastbound I-105 Detour Route:
- Travel east on I-105, exit at Vermont Avenue and continue south, then head east on El Segundo Boulevard and enter the on-ramp to northbound I-110.
- Alternate detour: Travel east on I-105, exit at Vermont Avenue, continue south on Vermont Avenue, travel east on El Segundo Boulevard, head north on South Central Avenue and enter the onramp to eastbound I-105.
Westbound I-105 Detour Route
- Travel west on I-105, exit at Central Avenue, continue north on Central Avenue, head west on Imperial Highway, turn south on Vermont Avenue and enter the on-ramp to westbound I-105.
Please note that work schedules are subject to change based on the progress of work and weather conditions.
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The I-105 ExpressLanes project will Open its first segment ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, boosting regional mobility for the Games while delivering lasting benefits for everyday travelers. It will:
- Transform the corridor into two ExpressLanes in each direction by converting existing carpool lanes, cutting travel times by as much as 50% as part of Metro’s Twenty-Eight by ’28 program.
- Use real-time pricing to keep traffic moving at 45 mph or faster, easing congestion, protecting neighborhood streets from spillover traffic and keeping carpools toll-free
- Reinvest net toll revenues into local transit, active transportation and corridor improvements, building on the proven success of the Interstate 10 and I-110 ExpressLanes.
For more information about the project, please visit metro.net/105ExpressLanes. The project team can be reached at 213.922.6565 or by email at 105expresslanes@metro.net.
About Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 1 million boardings daily on a fleet of 2,200 low-emission buses and six rail lines. The latest October 2025 customer experience survey showed that customer satisfaction has risen to 87%.