Purple Line Extension Project
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Source: Mass Transit
The Purple Line Extension Project involves the construction of twin four-mile subway tunnels under Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. The project includes the use of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) named 'Elsie' and 'Soyeon', which will facilitate the tunneling process. The project aims to enhance public transit connectivity in the region.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail, Government
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mass Transit
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Purple Line Extension Project involves the construction of twin four-mile subway tunnels under Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. The project includes the use of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) named 'Elsie' and 'Soyeon', which will facilitate the tunneling process. The project aims to enhance public transit connectivity in the region. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Los Angeles |
Source
Source | Mass Transit |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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