An effort by the city aims to beautify a portion of East 6th Street in Boyle Heights while also improving stormwater management.
The East 6th Street Green Corridor Project will bring trees, drought-tolerant landscaping, bioswales and curb bump-outs at intersections along E. 6th Street between S. St. Louis and S. Matthews streets.
Amenities are intended to improve the water quality entering the Los Angeles River and provide aesthetic enhancements to the corridor leading to Hollenbeck Park, encouraging more visitors from nearby schools.
What will the project bring?
- Curb extensions providing enhanced car and pedestrian safety.
- Biofiltration planters to help capture, treat and filtrate contaminated stormwater runoff.
- Trees to reduce the urban “heat island” effect in the area. This effect is caused by city infrastructure, such as concrete, trapping heat, and a lack of green space to provide natural cooling.
What should local residents know about construction?
Construction is expected to begin in late April or early May and be completed by spring 2026. Residents should expect temporary lane closures in the area during the day. According to a spokesperson for the project, the city is working with nearby Roosevelt High School to minimize traffic congestion and prioritize pedestrian safety during construction hours.
- Crews will work along the site area Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Intermittent street, lane and driveway closures in the area.
- Temporary “No Parking” signs along the project site.
- Vehicles may be towed if parked in these zones during construction hours.
- Trucks, heavy machinery and equipment will be used on the project site.
- Excavation and shoring to construct storm drain infrastructure.
The East 6th Street Green Corridor Project is led by the Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASE) project with funds from the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program, which aims to support stormwater infrastructure, research and education while collaborating with community organizations, individuals and government bodies to ensure city resources are utilized.
If you live in the neighborhood and would like additional information on the project, you can contact san.safecleanwater@lacity.org with “East 6th Street Green Corridor Project” in the subject line.