Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority

Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa

Announcement: Final Supplemental EIR No. 2 published.

The Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa (Pasadena to Azusa) is an 11.5-mile extension of the Gold Line that will add six stations in the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, and Azusa. The city of Azusa will have two stations – one at Alameda Avenue, in downtown; and one at Citrus Avenue, near Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University (the Pasadena to Azusa terminus). To allow connection between the existing Sierra Madre Villa Station in East Pasadena and the future Arcadia Station, a new 584-linear-foot bridge will be constructed over the eastbound lanes of the I-210 Freeway. The I-210 Bridge will replace the one removed after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Parking is planned at each station of the Pasadena to Azusa Extension.

The Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa will be built along the former Atchison,Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) right-of-way, purchased by Metro for the project in the early 1990s. This Extension is fully funded by Measure R and broke ground June 26, 2010. Over the next four years, design-build teams will finalize design and construct the elements of the project: track, crossings, bridges, stations, utilities, systems, parking, light rail maintenance and operations (M&O) facility, and more. Construction will be complete in 2015.

Procurement to hire design-build teams that will complete this effort has already begun. Three contracts will be awarded for the following project elements over the next two years: (1) I-210 Bridge, (2) parking facilities, and (3) all other elements (stations, track, crossings, M&O facility, utilities, etc.). The project is estimated to cost a total of $735 million (including the purchase of trains and equipment).

The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation released a report  in January 2010 highlighting the regional economic benefits of constructing the Pasadena to Azusa Extension. Their study concluded that during construction alone, the Pasadena to Azusa Extension will generate nearly $1 billion of business output, $40 million in tax revenue and 7,000 jobs.

Planning Studies:

To review current and past environmental studies for this project phase, click here.

The Construction Authority has been awarded a number of grants to study how the line will interface with its surrounding environment. Two such studies are currently underway. Learn more:  (1) Station/Bus Interface Study, and (2) Transit Oriented Development Study.

Construction Notice for January 23 - February 17, 2012

The Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa broke ground on June 26, 2010 and will be completed in 2015. Over the next two years, three design-build teams will be awarded contracts to finalize design and construct the 11.5-mile segment, parking and the I-210 Bridge.

The first contract was awarded in June 2010 to Skanska USA to design and build the I-210 Bridge, construction on the bridge began in July 2011 and will be completed in July 2012.

In July 2011, the second contract was awarded to Foothill Transit Constructors - A Kiewit Parsons Joint Venture to design and build the Pasadena to Azusa "alignment" (including the stations, track, crossings, bridges, etc.) As with the I-210 Bridge, the first job of the winning team will be to finalize design, obtain permits, and hire sub-contractors. Construction is anticipated to start in Fall 2012.

Construction Notices

As construction begins on the project, the Construction Authority will be posting and sending out notices of detours, expected delays, and other construction-related announcements. Latest notice.

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For information regarding subcontracting opportunities for the I-210 Bridge and the Pasadena to Azusa Alignment Design-Build Projects, please click here.

Construction Safety Program

Keeping the community safe during and following construction is of paramount importance to the Construction Authority. As part of our construction program for the Pasadena to Azusa Extension, the design-builder (under direction of the Construction Authority) will educate project neighbors, community groups, local school children, and others about how to stay safe during construction.

Additionally, the Construction Authority will work closely with Metro staff to transition the construction safety program into a program about staying safe around the train. This program is typically started about one year before construction is complete, and is run by Metro’s Transit Education Program.

Stay tuned for details.

If you are interested in having a presentation to your group or class about construction or train safety, contact Sylvia Beltran, Community Outreach Coordinator, at (626) 305-7012.
 

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