Light Rail Dreams: Southeast LA Tracks Finally Greenlit by Feds
Published Date: 8/7/2025
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Summary
California’s Department of Transportation has given the green light to a new light rail line stretching through southeast Los Angeles County. This project will affect land along four major freeways and is now officially approved, meaning construction plans can move forward. If you live or travel around these areas, get ready for some big changes coming soon!
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Final Approval for Southeast LA Light Rail
Federal agencies issued final actions approving a proposed light rail transit (LRT) line through southeast Los Angeles County. The notice says the actions are final, which allows the project to move forward in planning and permitting stages.
Project Encroaches on Four Freeways
The approved light rail project will encroach on California Department of Transportation right-of-way at four freeways in the project area: Interstate 605 (I-605), State Route 91 (SR-91), Interstate 710 (I-710) via an at-grade configuration, and Interstate 105 (I-105) via an aerial configuration. These specific freeway locations and the at-grade vs aerial designs are part of the final agency actions.
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