City of Redondo Beach, CA
07/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/20/2026 14:43
Metro K Line Extension to Torrance Project Update
Metro has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved the Hawthorne Option route for the 4.5-mile K Line Extension from Redondo Beach to Torrance Transit Center. The project includes two new elevated stations and will provide a one-seat trip to LAX in approximately 19 minutes. Metro estimates 4.9 million annual trips, attracting 1.7 million new riders, and generating 15,000 construction-related jobs with a ~$16 billion economic boost over 20 years 12.
Next steps:
Next steps:
- Advancing engineering and design
- Coordinating with cities, Caltrans, BNSF, and other agencies
- Pursuing additional funding and early construction phases
- Design work is underway now, with construction expected to start around 2027 and service slated to begin in late 2036, pending full funding.
- Starting this summer, you may notice crews performing field work along the approved route. They will be surveying land and analyzing soil conditions to support safe and accurate project design.
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