LADOT Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude with every Angeleno who helps keep Los Angeles moving. Whether you’re catching a DASH to see loved ones, taking a scenic walk through your neighborhood, or driving across town for a family feast, your journeys remind us what this season is all about: connection.

Transportation may be what we do, but it’s people like you who give it purpose. Every trip taken brings families together, supports local businesses, and keeps our city vibrant and alive. This time of year, as we gather around tables and give thanks, I’m especially grateful for our LADOT team and community partners who work tirelessly to make those moments possible, keeping our streets safer and travel smoother for everyone.

From all of us at LADOT, we wish you safe travels, full plates, and joyful gatherings. However you celebrate, may your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, laughter, and a smooth ride to every destination.

City Announces Closure of Section of Pico Boulevard Through March 2028

The City of Los Angeles announced last week that as part of the $2.6 billion LA Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project, Pico Boulevard will be closed between LA Live Way and Figueroa Street beginning Thursday, December 4, 2025. The closure will be in place until March 31, 2028.

The closure will be 24 hours, 7 days a week to allow for the construction of the LACC expansion structure over Pico Boulevard, which will connect the existing South and West Exhibit Halls.

Eastbound vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians will be detoured north onto LA Live Way, east on Olympic Blvd, and south on Figueroa St to continue on to Pico Blvd. Traveling westbound, vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians will be detoured south on Figueroa St, west on Venice Blvd, and north on Union Ave.

Metro Line 30 serving Pico Blvd will be detoured between Union Ave and Figueroa St. During the closure, buses will detour north and southbound on Union Ave, west and eastbound on Olympic Blvd, and north and southbound on Figueroa St. Visit Metro’s website for details of stops along the detour.

Please allow extra time if you plan to travel through the area and obey all Traffic Officer instructions.

CicLAvia Brings Stranger Things to Melrose Ave

Last weekend, we narrowly escaped the Demogorgon as Melrose Ave was transformed into Hawkins for Netflix x CicLAvia: Stranger Things 5 One Last Ride! Four miles of the street was closed to car traffic and opened up for a day of biking, walking, and colliding with the mysteries of the Upside Down.

LADOT Outreach Teams were present at the Vermont Hub to gather feedback about our Mobility Action Plan (MAP), a plan to guide LA’s transportation investments for the next 5 and 20 years. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, we would still love to hear from you! Learn more about the MAP and share your feedback.

This was the last CicLAvia of 2025, but stay tuned for an announcement on events coming in 2026!

Road Closures This Sunday for Hollywood Christmas Parade

The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade will take place Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 6pm. Closures and parking restrictions in the area of Hollywood Blvd between Vine and Highland will begin as early as Friday evening, with some closures lasting through Monday morning. View a full list and timeline of closures.

If traveling to the parade, consider taking the Metro Los Angeles B Line to Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine. If traveling near the parade route, allow extra travel time and obey all Traffic Officer instructions.

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LADOT wants to hear from you! Share your feedback to help us prioritize safety and mobility improvements in your community.

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Help Develop LADOT's Mobility Action Plan

The City of Los Angeles is developing its first Mobility Action Plan (MAP), which will guide how LA invests in streets, sidewalks, transit, biking, and walking for the next 20 years. Share your feedback about MAP by Wednesday, December 26.

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Safety and Mobility Project

LADOT and Metro are planning safety and mobility improvements along segments of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 39th St, and Broadway Pl. We want to hear from you! Share your feedback on our plans to make MLK safer for all.

Ohio Avenue Safety and Mobility Project Survey

LADOT is planning a 1.3-mile two-way protected bikeway on Ohio Avenue between Westgate Avenue and Westwood Boulevard. Take the survey by Thursday, January 15.

Westwood Blvd Safety and Mobility Project Survey

The Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project aims to close critical gaps in the transportation network by providing safe connections to Westwood Village, UCLA, the Metro E Line, and the future Metro D Line extension. Share your feedback before Wednesday, December 31.

South Broadway Safety and Mobility Project

LADOT is planning safety improvements on South Broadway between Manchester Avenue and MLK Boulevard. Take the South Broadway project survey by Sunday, January 18.