Overview

The 605 Freeway will experience overnight lane and ramp closures next week between Cerritos and Irwindale due to a paving project. These closures are part of ongoing work aimed at improving the freeway's infrastructure.

From Monday night, May 11, to Friday morning, May 15, motorists should prepare for significant disruptions during the overnight hours.

Key details

  • Closures will begin nightly at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m.
  • Up to two lanes will be closed in both directions from Telegraph Road to the 10 Freeway.
  • From Monday to Thursday, up to three lanes will be closed between Ramona Boulevard and the 210 Freeway.
  • These three-lane closures will occur from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • On Friday night, closures will extend from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday.
  • The eastbound and westbound Arrow Highway on-ramps to the northbound 605 will be closed during this period.
  • Lower Azusa Road and Live Oak Avenue on-ramps to the southbound 605 will also be closed.
  • Ramps will be closed sequentially, ensuring no two consecutive ramps are closed simultaneously.
  • Motorists are advised to use the 710 Freeway or 5 Freeway as alternate routes.
  • This work is part of the $260 million Super 605 corridor project.
  • The project aims to rehabilitate the 605 Freeway from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley.
  • These closures are not the last expected as the project continues.

Context

The ongoing paving project is part of a larger initiative to enhance the 605 Freeway, which is crucial for regional traffic flow between Cerritos and Irwindale.

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