Work To Begin On Malibu Portion Of 38-Mile Fiber Network

MALIBU, CA — Construction on Malibu's portion of a regional fiber optic network is scheduled to begin in October, bringing about 8,000 feet of underground fiber infrastructure to the city.

The work is part of the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments' Regional Smart Cities Fiber Network, a more than 38-mile network spanning Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Westlake Village.

In Malibu, crews are expected to install underground fiber from October through December, connecting Malibu City Hall and linking traffic signals along Civic Center Way.

“Malibu is proud to be part of this regional effort,” Mayor Bruce Silverstein said. “The new underground fiber connection will strengthen communications between city facilities and our traffic signal system while supporting future technology, public safety and transportation applications.”

Work areas will include portions of Malibu Canyon Road, Webb Way/Stuart Ranch Road and Civic Center Way between Malibu Canyon Road and Stuart Ranch Road.

Construction along Malibu Canyon Road in unincorporated Los Angeles County is expected to continue through March 2027.

The overall project broke ground in April. Construction in Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and Hidden Hills is nearly complete, while work in Calabasas is underway, officials said.

The network will serve as a high-capacity communications backbone for participating cities and public agencies, supporting services including emergency response and traffic management.

“This project represents a significant investment in the future of our region,” LVMCOG Executive Director Terry Dipple said. “We are creating critical infrastructure that can improve public safety and connectivity while providing a platform for innovation, smart-city technologies and expanded broadband access.”

The project is funded through Los Angeles County Measure M transportation funds.

Residents and motorists should expect construction activity in the affected areas. The city said additional details about schedules and traffic impacts will be released as they become available.