LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 — Drivers heading south on the 605 Freeway this weekend should brace for significant delays as Caltrans implements a series of lane reductions and ramp closures for ongoing improvement work. The southbound 605 will be reduced to a single lane at times between Friday night and Monday morning.
Weekend Lane Reductions Begin Friday Evening
Expect intermittent single- and double-lane closures on the southbound 605 Freeway from January 30th to February 2nd as part of the Super 605 project.
- Southbound 605 will be reduced to one lane from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday.
- The freeway will then be reduced to two lanes from 4 a.m. Saturday to 11 p.m. Sunday.
- A final single-lane reduction will be in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.
According to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), all southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway are scheduled to fully reopen to traffic by 5 a.m. Monday. However, motorists are strongly advised to plan ahead and consider alternate routes to avoid potential congestion.
What’s causing these delays? Demolition of old concrete on the freeway is scheduled to take place Friday night, and nearby residents and businesses may experience noise, vibrations, and dust as a result of the construction.
Several freeway ramps will also be closed to facilitate the work. The Beverly Boulevard off-ramp from the southbound 605 will be shut down from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday. Both the eastbound and westbound Beverly Boulevard on-ramps to the southbound 605, as well as the Rose Hills Road on-ramp to the southbound 605, will also be closed during the same period.
Caltrans officials stated that there will be no complete freeway closures during the project. Drivers are encouraged to utilize alternative routes, including the northbound 110 Freeway, the 710 Freeway, and State Route 57.
The transportation department also announced that additional 55-hour extended weekend lane reductions are planned throughout the year as part of the Super 605 Freeway Enhancement Project. All scheduled closures are subject to change, so drivers should check for updates before traveling.
The Super 605 project aims to improve the heavily trafficked interstate corridor between Long Beach and the San Gabriel Valley.
