Tag: road closure

BRENTWOOD—Night commuters can expect road closures on the I-405, specifically on the Sepulveda Pass, for an ongoing pavement rehabilitation project conducted by the California Department of Transportation. There will be a round of major delays this week as the new pavement project continues, designated to bring fresh new lanes, ramps, and connector closures to the 405. 

The K-rail barrier walls along the corridor will begin installation by Caltrans crews on Monday, July 13. This installation is considered the latest phase of the extensive paving that has been underway since last year. 

The speed limit will be lowered to 55 mph to accommodate heavy machinery. Operations for this project are scheduled for 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. this week from July 13 until Friday, July 17. Motorists can expect closures both north and southbound on the 405. 

Up to two lane closures going northbound on I-405 include Sepulveda Boulevard to Victory Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard to Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive, and Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive to Sepulveda Boulevard. 

Northbound ramp closures include the Getty Center Drive off-ramp, Sepulveda Boulevard on-ramp, and Burbank Boulevard.

Two lane closures going southbound on I-405 include Victory Boulevard to U.S. 101 and Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive to Wilshire Boulevard.

Southbound U.S. 101 to Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive is expected to have a three-lane closure. 

Both the northbound U.S. 101 connector to southbound I-405 and the southbound U.S. 101 connector to southbound I-405 will be closed.

Commuters are encouraged to take alternative routes such as U.S. 101 or local canyon passes to avoid unexpected delays during the construction time window.

By Ryley Metten

MALIBU—At 6:32 p.m. on May 29, the city of Malibu announced that Westward Beach Road will be closed at Point Dume Beach from June 1 to June 5.

The closure will occur between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to allow workers from the Los Angeles County Public Works to repair damage to the road and install a new storm drain.

While the roadwork is underway, the parking lot to the beach will not be open to the public. The road beyond the gate on Birdview Avenue at Point Dume Beach will not be open to drivers or pedestrians during this time.

By Daniel Diquinzio

MALIBU—On Monday, January 5, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Topanga Canyon Boulevard has reopened from Grandview to Pacific Coast Highway.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard reopened from Grand View Drive to Pacific Coast Highway following a closure due to rainstorms, rockfall and debris flows. The highway reopened shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday after workers finished clearing debris flows and rockfall from weekend rainstorms.

Caltrans closed the highway just before midnight on Friday night ahead of expected storms for safety.

The stretch of Topanga Canyon 27 is now reopened to the public with previous restrictions. It remains an active work zone for ongoing recovery efforts from the Palisades Fire and winter storms. It is closed from midnight to 5 a.m. daily and has traffic restrictions including a one-way traffic control section south of the Topanga town center, and a 25 MPH speed limit, no parking, no stopping and no pedestrians allowed in the work zones.

Expect delays and drive cautiously, watching for workers and work vehicles. Fines can be doubled in a work zone.

For more information the Palisades Fire recovery work on Topanga Canyon, visit https://dot.ca.gov/…/district…/d7-palisades-fire-repairs.

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its Facebook page on January 18 that S. Lincoln Boulevard at Colorado Avenue will be closed on Monday, January 20 as construction work takes place. The work will be done from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The closure is necessary for emergency repairs to a crane at one of the construction zones on Lincoln Boulevard.

This is a high traffic area. Use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible and follow onsite traffic controllers’ direction.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that the California Highway Patrol announced that Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be closed to non-residents from Mullholland Drive to Pacific Coast Highway Wednesday, November 6 through Friday, November 8 until 6 a.m.

Due to the current Red Flag Warning with extreme fire danger (strong Santa Ana winds/low humidity). Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes.

The Red Flag Warning, extreme fire danger from Wednesday through Thursday due to high winds. Owners of horses & livestock should consider leaving the area early. Large animal emergency shelter is at Pierce College.

There will be possible power outages possible in most of Malibu on November 6 and November 7 due to extreme fire danger (high wind). Individuals are warned to beware of dark traffic signal on Pacific Coast Highway. Drivers should come to a COMPLETE STOP at all malfunctioning traffic signals under California law and watch out for vehicles not stopping at the signals.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Tuesday, April 25, a traffic collision occurred on Pacific Coast Highway near Rambla Pacifico Street in Malibu.

According to a witness, a white truck was making a left turn into a gas station and collided with a silver SUV. Minor injuries were reported but it is currently unclear which party was injured.

One lane of PCH is closed in each direction at Rambla Pacifico Street while LA County Fire Department and sheriffs are on the scene investigating. Southbound lanes are merging into one and delays are expected.

The city of Malibu announced the road closures around 9 a.m.

By Christianne