The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the I-405 to Firestone Boulevard.
FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE:
Northbound and Southbound I-710 from SR-91 to I-405
1) Saturday, July 25, 2009, 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
2) Sunday, July 26, 2009, 11:00 p.m. to Monday, July 27, 2009, 5:00 a.m.
CLOSED RAMPS:
Northbound I-710 on-ramps at Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard
Southbound I-710 off-ramps at Long Beach Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, and Artesia Boulevard
CLOSED FREEWAY CONNECTORS:
Northbound and southbound I-405 to northbound I-710
Eastbound and westbound SR-91 to southbound I-710
Beginning Saturday at 6:00 a.m. until Sunday at 11:00 p.m., between SR-91 and I-405, all vehicles will travel in southbound I-710 lanes while construction continues in northbound lanes throughout the weekend. During these times, all northbound and southbound I-710 traffic will flow in a reduced number of lanes.
Vehicle speeds will be reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone. Oversized loads are not permitted throughout the weekend due to narrower lane widths. To decrease delay time, motorists are advised to use alternate routes around the project area.
The work involves rehabilitating aging pavement to provide a roadway with several decades of service life, improved pavement performance and a smoother ride for the traveling public. Nine miles of pavement is being replaced with 10″ inches of Long Life Asphalt Concrete. Roadway widening will occur where possible to provide standard lanes and shoulder widths. Since the construction began in October 2008, Caltrans has completed pavement replacement on northbound and southbound I-710 between SR-91 and I-105.
More information on the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project is available on the Caltrans District 7 website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist07