Mulholland Bridge Work to Cause 405 Closures Over Weekend

The northbound side of the 405 Freeway will be closed from Getty Center Drive to Ventura Boulevard Friday night. The southbound side will be closed from the 101 Freeway to Getty Center Drive overnight Saturday.

According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, crews will construct falsework, a temporary structure that will support the Mulholland Bridge during reconstruction.

The bridge work is necessary to complete a $1.2 billion widening project that will add carpool and exit lanes, as well as other improvements to the 50-year-old 405 Freeway between the 101 Freeway and the Santa Monica (10) Freeway. The overall project is scheduled to be completed next year.

The ramps within the closure area may close as early as 7 p.m. Freeway lanes will begin to close as early as 11 p.m. Full closure is expected from 1-6 a.m.

According to a Metro press release, Sepulveda Boulevard will be used as a detour during the freeway closures.

The closures are subject to weather conditions. For the latest information, visit the Metro website.

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