405 Freeway Closures This Weekend: LA Traffic Delays Expected

Upcoming 405 Freeway Closures

• ⚠️ Major traffic delays are anticipated for drivers on the 405 Freeway this weekend due to ongoing construction.
• 🚧 Caltrans is implementing a $143 million repaving project aimed at improving safety and extending the freeway's lifespan.

Scope of Weekend Closures

• 🚦 Starting Friday night at 10:00 PM, three lanes of the 405 in each direction will be shut down until early Monday morning.
• 📍 This particular closure impacts the stretch between Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevards, affecting the Santa Monica, Wilshire, Sunset, and Sepulveda Boulevard ramps.
• 🗺️ The project involves more than 20 extended weekend closures planned approximately every other week.

Impact on Drivers and Residents

• 🚗 Angelenos can expect significantly worse traffic conditions on an already congested freeway.
• 🏘️ Residents near the freeway are preparing for potential noise, dust, and increased cut-through traffic on local streets.
• ⏳ The entire repaving project is expected to be completed between the winter of 2028 and 2029.

Project Details

• 💰 The project's budget is $143 million.
• 🛣️ The repaving aims to improve safety and extend the life of the freeway from Van Nuys to Westwood.