Metro Announces Upcoming Station Construction on Broadway and Verdugo Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2026

Metro Contact: Matt Evans, Construction & Community Relations Manager
Phone: (213) 557-2206
Email: [email protected]

Metro Announces Upcoming Station Construction
on Broadway and Verdugo Road

Glendale, CA - The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is part of Metro's plan for better transit. This project will connect North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena through a new zero-emission BRT service that is faster, more reliable and operates like the best rail lines in the County.

As part of the project, Metro is preparing for upcoming construction on Broadway and Verdugo Road, where crews will prepare the roadway and sidewalks for enhanced bus stations.

When: Anticipated to start the week of November 16, 2026, for approximately 3 months. Construction in the areas listed below will occur one area at a time, not simultaneously. Work locations and phasing order are subject to change.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Weeknight work may occur as needed between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Most closures will remain in place 24/7 until complete.

Construction Locations and Impacts

Broadway and Verdugo Road: Southeast Corner

Crews are expected to begin work near the southeast corner of Broadway and Verdugo Rd.

• Travel lanes reduced on Broadway between Olive St and Lukens Pl. At least one lane in each direction will be available. Access to Glendale High School parking lot available from eastbound Broadway.
• Left turns from Broadway onto Verdugo Rd will be restricted.
• Sidewalk closure on eastbound Broadway, east of Verdugo Rd. Pedestrian access to Glendale High School will be maintained via pedestrian detour.

Broadway and Verdugo Road: Northwest Corner

Crews will then perform work near the northwest corner of Broadway and Verdugo Rd.

• Travel lanes reduced on Broadway between Olive St. and Sinclair Ave. At least one lane in each direction will be available.
• Left turns from Broadway onto Verdugo Rd. restricted.
• Sidewalk closure on north side of Broadway between Olive St. and Verdugo Rd. Pedestrian access will be maintained and detour signs will be posted.

Broadway: Electrical Work

Crews will then shift to a final work area and perform electrical work on westbound Broadway, between Lukens Pl. and Verdugo Rd. These impacts will occur during daytime hours.

• Travel lanes reduced on Broadway between Olive St. and Sinclair Ave. At least one lane in each direction will be available.
• Left turn from Broadway onto Verdugo Rd. restricted.
• Sidewalk closure on westbound Broadway, east of Verdugo Rd. Detour signs will be posted. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Broadway: Paving and Striping

Paving and striping on Broadway between Glendale Ave. and the intersection of Wilson Ave. and Harvey Dr., near the city limit of Glendale and Eagle Rock in Los Angeles. Additional temporary lane closures may be needed for this work.

• Paving will occur in phases.
• Lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
• Left turns onto Broadway, and onto streets intersecting Broadway, may be temporarily restricted.
• Crosswalks and driveways will be temporarily closed for repaving and reopened as soon as it is safe to do so. Pedestrian detour signs will be posted.

To view all construction activity locations in Glendale, please visit bit.ly/NHTPglendalebroadway.

What to Expect

• Access to Glendale High School will remain available from Eastbound Broadway. Pedestrians are encouraged to follow posted detour signs and use marked crosswalks to safely cross streets and access school.
• • Student pick up/drop off unavailable on Broadway during construction
  • Pick up/drop off will also be unavailable and discouraged once project opens.
  • Students encouraged to use all pedestrian detour signs to safely access school.
    
    
• All work has or will receive the necessary permits and approvals.
• Work includes saw cutting, demolition of sidewalks and roadways, concrete pours, and electrical work. Noise, dust, and vibration are expected. Water-filled and pedestrian barriers will be placed for safety.
• Signs and flaggers direct pedestrians and drivers around work areas. Pedestrian detour signs will be posted.
• Temporary parking restrictions will be posted in the immediate work area.
• Access to driveways, residences, and businesses will be maintained unless notified in advance.
• Once complete, a dedicated bus lane will replace a general travel lane in each direction on Broadway.
• At least one lane in each direction will remain open to traffic at all times, with additional lanes open during peak travel times.

• Metro bus stops may be relocated or impacted. For Metro bus stop changes, please call 323.GoMetro. For changes to Glendale Beeline, please call 818.548.3960.

Note: Construction is dynamic, and schedules are subject to change.

Eat Shop Play

• Businesses within a quarter mile of the construction corridor may qualify to join Eat Shop Play, a Metro construction mitigation program that provides marketing assistance to local businesses.
• Enrolled businesses gain access to free monthly webinars, one-on-one business coaching, and more.
• To learn more, visit metro.net/eatshopplay.

Upcoming Metro Community Meetings

Metro is hosting two community meetings in November to provide project updates and share active and upcoming construction impacts. Both meetings will offer the same information, and the in-person meeting will be held in an open house format.

Virtual Community Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Meeting Link: Bit.ly/NoHoPasBRT
Webinar ID: 834 5009 1672

In-Person Community Open House
Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Occidental College, Herrick Memorial Chapel
1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

Free parking available. Parking lot cross streets: Campus Rd./Alumni Ave. and Campus Rd./Armadale Ave.

Visit Metro.net/NoHoPasBRT for full project details.