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  • Northern California storm coverage: Zero-visibility snow shuts down I-80, Highway 50

    A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Tuesday because of how risky conditions could be. Travel in and out of the Sierra is highly discouraged.Find a full forecast here.Track Doppler radar, traffic and rain totals hereSee road conditions here.See school closings here.See viewer videos here. Scroll below for live weather updates as they happenChain controls are in effect for highways in the Sierra, which could receive several feet of snow through Wednesday, especially at higher elevations. When chain controls are in effect, all vehicles except those with four-wheel-drive and snow tires equipped are required to install chains. Speed limits are also reduced during chain controls. On Interstate 80, the speed limit becomes 30 mph, while on Highway 50, it becomes 25 mph.Rain totals will not be as ample as snow amounts, but enough rain will fall to keep the roads soaked and possibly cause minor flooding. But rivers and creeks are not expected to flood.The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday because of wind gusts of up to 35-45 mph. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible, and winds may blow loose objects around.Live updatesTuesday9:30 a.m.: Road officials are holding traffic on Highway 50 from Echo Summit to Meyers due to multiple vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.9:20 a.m.: The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for parts of the area that include Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the areas south of the lake. The warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday.8:50 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.Interstate 80The road remains shut down from Colfax to the Nevada state line. Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from 4 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.Highway 88The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow. Chains are required from 9 miles east of Pine Grove in Amador County to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake in Amador County.Highway 89The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.Chains are required from 5 miles north of the Highway 50 junction to D.L. Bliss State Park in El Dorado County. Chain controls are also in effect from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.Highway 4Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.Highway 20Eastbound lanes are closed to all big rigs at Nevada Street in Nevada City due to snow.7:42 a.m.: According to Caltrans, eastbound Interstate 80 is closed to all traffic at Colfax, and westbound lanes remain closed to all traffic at the Nevada state line.Eastbound traffic at Applegate also remains closed to all trucks.7:15 a.m.: Caltrans is holding westbound Interstate 80 traffic at the Nevada state line due to multiple spinouts. No estimated time of reopening was released.All trucks heading eastbound on I-80 are being stopped at Applegate as traction issues worsen.7 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.Interstate 80 Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.Highway 88The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow. Chains are required from Pine Grove to 1 mile west of Woodford in Alpine County.Highway 89The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.Chains are required from Picketts Junction to the Alpine-El Dorado County line. Chain controls are also in effect from D.L. Bliss State Park to Olympic Valley, as well as from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.Highway 4Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.6:25 a.m.: Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are open, but Highways 88, 89 and 4 are closed amid snowy conditions.Monday11:02 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada State Line due to spinouts. 10:17 p.m.: Traffic is moving again on Highway 50 with chain controls in effect from Twin Bridges to Meyers, according to Caltrans. 9:23 p.m.: More than 3,420 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in El Dorado County are without power after a tree made contact with a powerline. Power restoration is expected just before midnight. In Calaveras County, 4,454 customers lost power as a result of an unplanned outage. Power was expected to be restored at 2:45 a.m.Learn more. 8:44 p.m. A viewer sent us video of a high school soccer game that happened in the snow in Tuolumne today. 8:43 p.m.: Westbound Highway 50 is closed from Meyers to Twin Bridges in El Dorado County due to multiple spin-outs. 8 p.m.: Heather Waldman is giving a live update on Facebook and YouTube. 6:50 p.m.: The Pollock Pines Elementary School District and Silver Fork Elementary School District have canceled classes on Tuesday because of weather conditions. See more school closures here. 6:33 p.m.: Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 is being held at Colfax after multiple spinouts. Highway 49, north of Crystal Boulevard, is also closed for a deadly crash investigation. Two people inside a vehicle died after a head-on collision. Another driver suffered major injuries. 5:21 p.m.: Michelle Bandur caught up with a kid braving the snowstorm in shorts. 4:46 p.m.: Brian Hickey shows what conditions are like for skiers at Palisades Tahoe in the video below. 4 p.m.: Here’s a look at the latest conditions in the Sierra below. 3:32 p.m.: Highway 88 is back open at Carson Spur after being closed for avalanche control. 1:35 p.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Eastbound: Chains are required from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.Westbound: Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.Highway 89Chains are required from D.L Bliss State Park in El Dorado County to the I-80 junction.Highway 88Chains are required from Ham’s Station to Picketts Junction in Amador County.Highway 20Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County. The roads are also closed to eastbound traffic from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the I-80 junction while officials are performing a vehicle recovery.1:02 p.m.: Caltrans is holding traffic on westbound Highway 50 in Meyers for snow operations. It anticipates a reopening time of 2 p.m.The agency is also holding eastbound traffic at Twin Bridges but did not give an estimated time of reopening.12:35 p.m.: Reporter Michelle Bandur was at I-80 and Colfax when officials reopened the highway. Roads were shut down temporarily after multiple spinouts and crashes.11:38 a.m.: Caltrans said eastbound Highway 20 is closed from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the Interstate 80 junction. Westbound lanes are open.11:31 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line are closed due to multiple spinouts and crashes. Eastbound lines are being held at the state line, while westbound lanes are being held at Colfax.An estimated time of reopening was not given, but Caltrans said to expect significant delays.10:49 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Colfax Road is closed due to vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.10:18 a.m.: Caltrans said big rigs are being held eastbound on Interstate 80 at Applegate due to weather conditions.10 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.Highway 20Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County.9:29 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Truckee area is again closed due to spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.9:19 a.m.: Road officials release westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee after multiple spinouts were cleared.8:50 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.8:44 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee is being held due to multiple vehicle spinouts, Caltrans said.8:30 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.8 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 8 a.m. newscast.7:30 a.m.: Get a look at conditions in Soda Springs during a 7:30 a.m. live hit.7:25 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.7:20 a.m.: According to an outage map, about 3,500 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Calaveras County are without power. The estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. The cause of the outage has not been released.7 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.

    The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Tuesday because of how risky conditions could be. Travel in and out of the Sierra is highly discouraged.

    Chain controls are in effect for highways in the Sierra, which could receive several feet of snow through Wednesday, especially at higher elevations.

    When chain controls are in effect, all vehicles except those with four-wheel-drive and snow tires equipped are required to install chains. Speed limits are also reduced during chain controls. On Interstate 80, the speed limit becomes 30 mph, while on Highway 50, it becomes 25 mph.

    Rain totals will not be as ample as snow amounts, but enough rain will fall to keep the roads soaked and possibly cause minor flooding. But rivers and creeks are not expected to flood.

    The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday because of wind gusts of up to 35-45 mph. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible, and winds may blow loose objects around.

    Live updates

    Tuesday

    9:30 a.m.: Road officials are holding traffic on Highway 50 from Echo Summit to Meyers due to multiple vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    9:20 a.m.: The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for parts of the area that include Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the areas south of the lake. The warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday.

    8:50 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    The road remains shut down from Colfax to the Nevada state line.

    Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from 4 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.

    Highway 88

    The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow.

    Chains are required from 9 miles east of Pine Grove in Amador County to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake in Amador County.

    Highway 89

    The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.

    Chains are required from 5 miles north of the Highway 50 junction to D.L. Bliss State Park in El Dorado County. Chain controls are also in effect from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.

    Highway 4

    Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.

    Highway 20

    Eastbound lanes are closed to all big rigs at Nevada Street in Nevada City due to snow.

    7:42 a.m.: According to Caltrans, eastbound Interstate 80 is closed to all traffic at Colfax, and westbound lanes remain closed to all traffic at the Nevada state line.

    Eastbound traffic at Applegate also remains closed to all trucks.

    7:15 a.m.: Caltrans is holding westbound Interstate 80 traffic at the Nevada state line due to multiple spinouts. No estimated time of reopening was released.

    All trucks heading eastbound on I-80 are being stopped at Applegate as traction issues worsen.

    7 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.

    Highway 88

    The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow.

    Chains are required from Pine Grove to 1 mile west of Woodford in Alpine County.

    Highway 89

    The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.

    Chains are required from Picketts Junction to the Alpine-El Dorado County line. Chain controls are also in effect from D.L. Bliss State Park to Olympic Valley, as well as from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.

    Highway 4

    Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.

    6:25 a.m.: Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are open, but Highways 88, 89 and 4 are closed amid snowy conditions.

    Monday

    11:02 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada State Line due to spinouts.

    10:17 p.m.: Traffic is moving again on Highway 50 with chain controls in effect from Twin Bridges to Meyers, according to Caltrans.

    9:23 p.m.: More than 3,420 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in El Dorado County are without power after a tree made contact with a powerline.

    Power restoration is expected just before midnight.

    In Calaveras County, 4,454 customers lost power as a result of an unplanned outage. Power was expected to be restored at 2:45 a.m.

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    8:44 p.m. A viewer sent us video of a high school soccer game that happened in the snow in Tuolumne today.

    8:43 p.m.: Westbound Highway 50 is closed from Meyers to Twin Bridges in El Dorado County due to multiple spin-outs.

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    6:50 p.m.: The Pollock Pines Elementary School District and Silver Fork Elementary School District have canceled classes on Tuesday because of weather conditions.

    See more school closures here.

    6:33 p.m.: Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 is being held at Colfax after multiple spinouts.

    Highway 49, north of Crystal Boulevard, is also closed for a deadly crash investigation. Two people inside a vehicle died after a head-on collision. Another driver suffered major injuries.

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    5:21 p.m.: Michelle Bandur caught up with a kid braving the snowstorm in shorts.

    4:46 p.m.: Brian Hickey shows what conditions are like for skiers at Palisades Tahoe in the video below.

    4 p.m.: Here’s a look at the latest conditions in the Sierra below.

    3:32 p.m.: Highway 88 is back open at Carson Spur after being closed for avalanche control.

    1:35 p.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Eastbound: Chains are required from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.

    Westbound: Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    Highway 89

    Chains are required from D.L Bliss State Park in El Dorado County to the I-80 junction.

    Highway 88

    Chains are required from Ham’s Station to Picketts Junction in Amador County.

    Highway 20

    Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County. The roads are also closed to eastbound traffic from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the I-80 junction while officials are performing a vehicle recovery.

    1:02 p.m.: Caltrans is holding traffic on westbound Highway 50 in Meyers for snow operations. It anticipates a reopening time of 2 p.m.

    The agency is also holding eastbound traffic at Twin Bridges but did not give an estimated time of reopening.

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    12:35 p.m.: Reporter Michelle Bandur was at I-80 and Colfax when officials reopened the highway. Roads were shut down temporarily after multiple spinouts and crashes.

    11:38 a.m.: Caltrans said eastbound Highway 20 is closed from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the Interstate 80 junction. Westbound lanes are open.

    11:31 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line are closed due to multiple spinouts and crashes. Eastbound lines are being held at the state line, while westbound lanes are being held at Colfax.

    An estimated time of reopening was not given, but Caltrans said to expect significant delays.

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    10:49 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Colfax Road is closed due to vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    10:18 a.m.: Caltrans said big rigs are being held eastbound on Interstate 80 at Applegate due to weather conditions.

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    10 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    Highway 20

    Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County.

    9:29 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Truckee area is again closed due to spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    9:19 a.m.: Road officials release westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee after multiple spinouts were cleared.

    8:50 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.

    Northern California 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday on Feb. 16, 2026


    8:44 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee is being held due to multiple vehicle spinouts, Caltrans said.

    8:30 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    8 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 8 a.m. newscast.

    7:30 a.m.: Get a look at conditions in Soda Springs during a 7:30 a.m. live hit.

    7:25 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    7:20 a.m.: According to an outage map, about 3,500 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Calaveras County are without power. The estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. The cause of the outage has not been released.

    7 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.

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  • Rockslides along Highway 1 in Big Sur lead to full closure of roadway


    A part of Highway 1 in Big Sur was under a full closure on Monday due to rockslides, Caltrans District 5 said.

    The full closure extends from a mile south of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn, in Monterey County, to Ragged Point Inn, in San Luis Obispo County.

    Caltrans said the closure was due to rockslides and debris at various locations on Highway 1.

    There was no estimated time of reopening, but it will remain closed at least until Tuesday morning, as crews will reassess during the daytime, Caltrans said.

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  • I-80 Solano County Express Lanes tolling to begin in December; tolls to be taken daily


    The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced that tolling on the new Express Lanes on Interstate 80 in Solano County will begin in December, with drivers being required to pay tolls every day of the week.

    In a statement Friday, officials said tolling is expected to begin on Tuesday, December 16. The date could be revised due to inclement weather or late technical issues.

    The Express Lanes, which stretch in both directions from Red Top Road in Fairfield to Interstate 505 in Vacaville, will operate from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including Saturdays and Sundays. FasTrak toll tags will be required to use the lanes.

    As with other Express Lanes in the Bay Area, solo drivers must pay the full toll to use the Express Lanes, either with a standard FasTrak toll tag or a FasTrak Flex tag set to the “1” position. Meanwhile, two-person carpools pay half-price tolls with a FasTrak Flex tag set to “2.”

    Carpools with three or more people, along with vanpools, buses and motorcycles can use the lanes toll free, with a toll tag set to the “3+” position.

    Tolls will be determined based on traffic conditions, with digital signs displaying the toll rates for various destinations. Officials said drivers will pay the toll displayed when they enter the Express Lane, even if toll rates change during their trip.

    Additional information about the lanes, including how to sign up for FasTrak, can be found by visiting expresslanes.511.org.

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  • Weekend closure planned for Highway 99 and 50 connector in Sacramento

    THE WESTBOUND LANES ARE NOW BACK OPEN. AND NOW TO A TRAFFIC ALERT FOR DRIVERS IN SACRAMENTO. ANOTHER 55 HOUR CLOSURE STARTS TONIGHT FOR THE FIX 50 PROJECT. THIS ONE INVOLVES A HEAVILY USED RAMP FROM HIGHWAY 99 TO HIGHWAY 50. KCRA 3’S BRIAN HICKEY SHOWS YOU WHAT TO EXPECT. A HEADS UP FOR DRIVERS IN SACRAMENTO. THE NORTHBOUND 99 TO EASTBOUND 50 RAMP. THAT’S THIS RAMP RIGHT HERE. CLOSING TONIGHT AT 10:00 AND WON’T REOPEN UNTIL MONDAY MORNING AT 4 A.M. THIS IS ALL PART OF A 55 HOUR CLOSURE WHERE THEY ARE WORKING ON THIS RAMP HERE. ALL PART OF THE FIX 50 PROJECT. SO AGAIN, NORTHBOUND 99 TO EASTBOUND 50 CLOSING AT 10:00 FRIDAY AND NOT REOPENING UNTIL 4 A.M. MONDAY. YOU’LL NEED AN ALTERNATE ROUTE, WHICH COULD INCLUDE GOING DOWN BUSINESS 80 AND COMING BACK THE OTHER DIRECTION. IF YOU NEED TO GET ONTO EASTBOUND 50. CREWS ARE IMPROVING THE PAVEMENT THROUGH THAT AREA AND ADDING ADDING AN HOV LANE. THE ENTIRE F

    Weekend closure planned for Highway 99 and 50 connector in Sacramento

    Updated: 8:11 PM PST Nov 7, 2025

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    Starting Friday night at 10 p.m., drivers in Sacramento will face a 55-hour closure of the connector from northbound Highway 99 to eastbound Highway 50, according to Caltrans. The closure, part of the ongoing “Fix50” construction project, will last until Monday at 5 a.m. Caltrans has suggested the following detour: Northbound SR 99 motorists take the connector to westbound US 50Continue westbound on US 50 to 16th Street (Exit 5) or 10th Street (Exit 4B) off-rampContinue onto W StreetTurn left onto 11th Street/Riverside BoulevardTurn left onto X StreetTake X Street on-ramp to eastbound US 50See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    Starting Friday night at 10 p.m., drivers in Sacramento will face a 55-hour closure of the connector from northbound Highway 99 to eastbound Highway 50, according to Caltrans.

    The closure, part of the ongoing “Fix50” construction project, will last until Monday at 5 a.m.

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    Caltrans has suggested the following detour:

    • Northbound SR 99 motorists take the connector to westbound US 50
    • Continue westbound on US 50 to 16th Street (Exit 5) or 10th Street (Exit 4B) off-ramp
    • Turn left onto 11th Street/Riverside Boulevard
    • Take X Street on-ramp to eastbound US 50

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  • 405 Freeway Lane Closures to Occur This Weekend – LAmag

    The 405 Freeway is set to close this weekend. This is part of Caltrans’ major paving project

    Drivers heading through the Sepulveda Pass this weekend should prepare for major lane closures.

    Caltrans continues its extensive pavement rehabilitation project, with work being done on the 405 Freeway. Crews will shut down multiple lanes in both directions for paving work between Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard, starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. The road work is set to finish by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. 

    Traffic will be reduced to three lanes from Santa Monica Boulevard to north of Sunset Boulevard on the Northbound side.

    On the southbound side, only three lanes will be open between Sunset and Wilshire boulevards. The Sunset Boulevard/Church Lane on and off ramps will be closed.

    The southbound off-ramp to both directions of Wilshire Boulevard will also be closed.

    The closures are part of a $143.7 million effort to improve safety, enhance mobility, and extend the lifespan of one of Los Angeles’ busiest freeways. It will cover 10.2 miles of the I-405 in the Los Angeles Area, with the goal of replacing 92 lane miles overall.

    Nearby residents and businesses can expect increased noise, vibrations, and dust during the operation. Officials also warn that closure times could shift due to weather or other operational factors.

    Similar weekend closures are set to occur roughly every two weeks as construction progresses, Caltrans says.

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    For the latest updates and project details, Caltrans encourages drivers to visit the agency’s official website.

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  • North Bay drivers push to roll back expanded Highway 101 carpool lane hours

    Highway 101 is a vital commute for tens of thousands of people traveling between Marin and Sonoma counties. But some drivers said recent changes to the carpool lane hours are making their commutes longer and more frustrating.

    Katie Clayton, a hairstylist who drives from her Rohnert Park home to a salon in Novato, said the morning drive has become very stressful.

    “It affected my commute by adding at least 30 minutes to my commute every morning,” Clayton said. “It’s frustrating, and people don’t deserve to be sitting in traffic that was never there before. Don’t fix what’s not broken.”

    Earlier this month, on Sept. 8, Caltrans extended the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane hours on Highway 101 in the North Bay. The new schedule runs from 5 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. in Marin and Sonoma counties. Previously, the hours were shorter and differed between the two counties.  In Sonoma County, it was 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., in both directions. In Marin County, the previous hours were 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. southbound only and 4:30 to 7 p.m. northbound only.

    Caltrans said the updated hours align the North Bay with the rest of the Bay Area.

    “This is a big change, and Caltrans doesn’t take it lightly. We’re doing this to improve safety in the Bay Area,” said Caltrans spokesperson Vince Jacala.

    Clayton, however, said the change is forcing more solo drivers into the general lanes, slowing traffic for everyone. She started a petition on Change.org, which had nearly 5,000 signatures by Sunday afternoon, with hundreds of drivers sharing their stories and frustrations.

    “Cars sitting on the freeway, trucks sitting on the freeway, just wasting gas, putting more emissions into the atmosphere. That’s the polar opposite of what they’re claiming it’s going to do,” Clayton said.

    Jacala said Caltrans consulted with other North Bay transportation agencies before making the switch. The expanded hours also coincide with the opening of new lanes between Novato and Petaluma, part of the Marin-Sonoma Narrows project.

    “Caltrans and the different agencies, we’re going to take a look at that. We hear you very loudly. We’re going to take a look at that. And the traffic engineers are going to take a look at the analysis, whatever time it takes.  And then, we’ll decide,” Jacala said.

    While Caltrans said any reversal of the new hours would require time and a careful study, Clayton and others said they are not backing down.

    “I don’t plan to give up, and I don’t think other people are going to give up. This has added hours to people’s day,” she said.

    Some city and county officials also agreed with Clayton, saying the expanded hours don’t reflect changed commute patterns since the COVID-19 pandemic. Caltrans maintains that any adjustments would likely be months away.

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  • Mokelumne River Bridge closed in Rio Vista, Caltrans says

    The Mokelumne River Bridge on Highway 12 was closed Sunday morning in Rio Vista, Caltrans said. The bridge was closed as of 11 a.m., California Highway Patrol online logs show. It was unclear why the bridge was closed. There is no estimated time for reopening. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternative routes at this time This story was curated by Hearst’s KCRA Alert Desk.See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.If this story happened near you or someone you know, share this article with friends in your area using the KCRA mobile app so they know what is happening near them. The KCRA app is available for free in Apple’s App Store and on Google Play.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    RIO VISTA, Calif. —

    The Mokelumne River Bridge on Highway 12 was closed Sunday morning in Rio Vista, Caltrans said.

    The bridge was closed as of 11 a.m., California Highway Patrol online logs show. It was unclear why the bridge was closed.

    There is no estimated time for reopening. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternative routes at this time

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  • Partiallane closures on I-80 in San Francisco, starting Monday

    Partiallane closures on I-80 in San Francisco, starting Monday

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     Two eastbound and two westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 in San Francisco will be closed nightly for repairs starting Monday, Caltrans announced.

    The work will replace concrete barriers and tubular railing damaged by vehicle collisions, the transportation agency said Friday. 

    The lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with crews focusing on one direction at a time, Caltrans said. One lane will be open where work is under way.

    Motorists may experience significant traffic delays, Caltrans said.

    Other barrier repairs will require the full closure of U.S. Highway 101, also known as the Central Freeway, for 55 hours beginning Oct. 4, Caltrans said.

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  • ‘Leave much earlier’: Highway 70 closes for near future amid Hotel Marysville fire

    ‘Leave much earlier’: Highway 70 closes for near future amid Hotel Marysville fire

    (FOX40.COM) — A massive fire that destroyed the historic Hotel Marysville in Northern California prompted a long-lasting road closure along Highway 70.
    •Video Above: Hotel Maryville destroyed by flames

    “SR-70 (E Street) in downtown Marysville is closed for the foreseeable future,” said California Highway Patrol Yuba-Sutter. “Motorists, please be patient in traffic and leave much earlier for whatever you are driving to.”

    At around 9:30 p.m. on June 15, Hotel Marysville, located right off of Highway 70 in Yuba County, went up in flames. Officials worry the damage may cause the building to collapse so nearby roads were closed. Linda Fire Protection District and Marysville Fire Chief Kyle Heggstrom told FOX40.com that a structural engineer will make a determination on the building’s integrity.

    The California Department of Transportation recommends an alternate route to Highway 70/E Street in Marysville./Caltrans

    The century-old hotel that’s been vacant since the 1980s could be torn down altogether.

    “This could be an extended closure if the building, which opened in 1926, needs to be demolished,” Caltrans said on social media. “A detour is being developed for commercial trucks and will be shared when finalized. Use 99 as an alternate route.”

    The California Department of Transportation provides an alternate route for big rig trucks traveling through Highway 70/E Street in Marysville./Caltrans

    Highway 70 (E S Street) is closed from 3rd Street to 6th Street in Marysville. Although Caltrans provided alternate routes for everyday commuters to use, it said delays should still be expected along the detours.

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  • Upcoming Interstate 80 closures to affect Northern California residents. Here’s what to know

    Upcoming Interstate 80 closures to affect Northern California residents. Here’s what to know

    (FOX40.COM) — According to Caltrans, Northern California residents can expect various closures along Interstate 80 to affect their drive soon.

    The agency said it will be working between Troy and Soda Springs as part of its almost $100 million “Soda Springs Pavement Rehabilitation Project” on Sunday and the closures that will be in place are expected to continue through the week.

    “Lane and ramp closures are scheduled at various times during the day and night,” Caltrans said in a news release. “Additional delays are also expected along I-80 between Monte Vista and Drum Forebay as construction begins on the $146.8 million Monte Vista Pavement Rehabilitation Project.”

    Caltrans said Northern California residents can expect various closures along Interstate 80 beginning June 16.

    Caltrans said drivers will experience delays and are encouraged to plan ahead for additional travel times along the I-80 corridor as they complete their work.

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    Here is where the closures will be in place along I-80 and when they will be in place, per Caltrans:

    Eastbound I-80

    • Between Drum Forebay and Nyack (lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Thursday), Work will also occur from 3 a.m. to noon on Friday.
    • Between Drum Forebay and Blue Canyon (lane closures from 9 p.m. on Thursday to 9 a.m. on Friday)
    • Between Big Bend and Rainbow (lane and ramp closures beginning 5 a.m. Monday through 10 a.m. on Friday)
    • Between Kingvale and Soda Springs (lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday. Work is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
    • Between State Route 89 and central Truckee (lane closures beginning 7 p.m. Sunday through noon Friday, June 21.
    • Between Hinton Road and Floriston (lane closures from 6 p.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday. Lane closures will also be in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday.

    Westbound I-80

    • Between State Route 89 and Donner Lake Vista Point (lane and ramp closures beginning 7 p.m. Sunday through noon on Friday.
    • Between Blue Canyon and Emigrant Gap (lane closures from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Lane closures also from 5 a.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Saturday.)

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  • Caltrans to begin overnight repair work on Niles Canyon Road portion of Highway 84

    Caltrans to begin overnight repair work on Niles Canyon Road portion of Highway 84

    Repairs to fix a Bay Area highway damaged during a winter storm in February will commence Monday, Caltrans said.

    Niles Canyon Road, which also operates as state Highway 84 in Fremont between Livermore and Sunol, will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly until the repairs are fixed. Ground under the road deteriorated during the winter storm, causing a portion of the highway to collapse into Alameda Creek. One-way traffic control has been in effect since then.

    The repair work will not take place during the weekends. Caltrans said they expect the work to be finished by the end of the year and that they are shooting for an end date of November.

    Weather and other unforeseen events could push back that schedule.

    Motorists will have to take Interstate 680 when the repair work is being done. One-way traffic control on the highway will continue during the non-working hours.

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  • Major construction on I-5 between Stockton and Sacramento will take years to complete, Caltrans says

    Major construction on I-5 between Stockton and Sacramento will take years to complete, Caltrans says

    (FOX40.COM) — A part of Interstate 5 that is traveled by over 100,000 vehicles daily is set to undergo a $123 million improvement that will begin within the next few weeks.

    According to Caltrans, drivers who frequently travel from Stockton to Sacramento on Interstate 5 will experience numerous lane shifts and road closures as workers seek to improve over 30 miles of existing pavement and shoulders from Hammer Lane in Stockton to the San Joaquin/Sacramento County line.

    The “I-5 Anchor Pavement Rehabilitation and Improvement Project” will begin the week of June 7, which is a Friday. The project was made possible by over $100 million of federal funding.

    “The $123 million effort is made possible by $111 million in federal funding and $12 million from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017,” Caltrans said. “Work will also replace on- and off-ramps with upgraded concrete at Eight Mile Road, State Route 12, Turner Road, Peltier Road, and Thornton Road/Walnut Grove Road.”

    Caltrans Director Tony Taveras said, “Residents and commercial drivers who rely on this frequently traveled stretch of I-5 will benefit from a smoother, safer ride as they deliver freight or commute to work, school, or other engagements.”

    Grace Magsayo, the acting director of Caltrans District 10, said, “This important project will help improve the safe movement of traffic and increase accessibility for all users.”

    Other improvements that will be made throughout the I-5 Anchor project’s entirety include:

    • Bridge rail replacement at Hammer Lane
    • Shoulder extension
    • New curb ramps and accessible pedestrian signals
    • Truck-turning improvements at Peltier Road and Thornton Road on and off-ramps
    • Replacing guardrails as needed
    • Replacing and installing overhead signs, roadside signs
    • Installing new overhead lighting near all on and off-ramps
    • Replacing and installing Traffic Management System elements, which include changeable message signs, closed circuit TVs, fiber optics, and vehicle detector stations

    Caltrans said it expects to complete the project by September 2026 and will begin construction between Hammer Lane and Eight Mile Road on Interstate 5 northbound and southbound.

    Upon completing that portion of Interstate 5, Caltrans will begin work from Eight Mile Road to the San Joaquin/Sacramento County line.

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  • Parts of Interstate 80 to be closed for nearly one week. Here’s why

    Parts of Interstate 80 to be closed for nearly one week. Here’s why

    (FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of various lane closures and delays that will take place along Interstate 80 beginning on Sunday and lasting until Thursday in some parts of Northern California.

    Caltrans said it performed an “extensive field review” of the I-80 corridor in 2023 and found “an unprecedented amount of damage” with some areas exhibiting moderate to high levels of rutting due to chain wear.

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    The agency adds that the upcoming extended lane closures will help minimize the project’s duration to repair I-80 while simultaneously speeding up the project’s completion and improving its workers’ safety.

    “Caltrans reminds motorists to ‘Be Work Zone Alert’ and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements,” Caltrans said.

    Traffic delays and lane closures can be expected here in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties.

    Westbound I-80

    • Between the Nevada state line and Floriston: Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. on Sunday through noon on Friday.
    • Between Castle Peak and Soda Springs: Lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. on Monday to noon on Tuesday and again from 7 p.m. on Tuesday to noon on Wednesday.
    • Between Troy and Cisco Grove: Lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. on Sunday through 7 p.m. on Friday.

    Eastbound I-80

    • Between Emigrant Gap and Yuba Pass: Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Friday.
    • Between Yuba Pass and Cisco Grove: Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Wednesday and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
    • Between Cisco Grove and Troy: Lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday through noon on Friday.
    • Between Kingvale and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday through noon on Friday.
    • Secondary project underway between the junction with State Route 267 and Boca: Lane closures will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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  • Why is the California Capitol building orange? The light serves as a grim reminder

    Why is the California Capitol building orange? The light serves as a grim reminder

    The California State Capitol building was illuminated in orange light on Wednesday night.KCRA 3 reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office to find out. The building is orange in honor of Caltrans workers who lost their lives on the job.April 25 is Caltrans Workers’ Memorial Day statewide.Since 1921, 193 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job, according to the agency. Officials said one of the biggest hazards highway workers face is inattentive and distracted motorists.In 2022, Caltrans maintenance landscape worker Quanda McGadney was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 80 in Vacaville. She was on the shoulder and wearing her reflective gear and helmet. On Thursday, Caltrans held a statewide memorial ceremony at the State Capitol building.

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

    The California State Capitol building was illuminated in orange light on Wednesday night.

    KCRA 3 reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office to find out.

    The building is orange in honor of Caltrans workers who lost their lives on the job.

    April 25 is Caltrans Workers’ Memorial Day statewide.

    Since 1921, 193 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job, according to the agency.

    Officials said one of the biggest hazards highway workers face is inattentive and distracted motorists.

    In 2022, Caltrans maintenance landscape worker Quanda McGadney was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 80 in Vacaville. She was on the shoulder and wearing her reflective gear and helmet.

    On Thursday, Caltrans held a statewide memorial ceremony at the State Capitol building.

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  • Major crash temporarily closes Highway 99 in both directions near Yuba City, Caltrans says

    Major crash temporarily closes Highway 99 in both directions near Yuba City, Caltrans says

    (FOX40.COM) — Highway 99 was temporarily closed in both directions in Sutter County on Saturday due to a major crash, according to Caltrans.

    The transportation department said around 6:30 p.m. that all lanes on Highway 99 at Barry Road were closed due to a “major collision.”

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    The agency added that northbound traffic near the crash was being diverted at Walnut Avenue while southbound traffic was being diverted at Stewart Road.

    At 7:21 p.m., Caltrans said that the situation was “all clear.”

    At 6:27 p.m. on Saturday, Caltrans said that a major crash was blocking all Highway 99 lanes near Barry Road. (Image Credit: Caltrans)

    The most affected area was just south of Yuba City in Sutter County.

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  • Caltrans crews working to keep canyon routes to PCH clear during storm

    Caltrans crews working to keep canyon routes to PCH clear during storm

    MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) — With this week’s storm shaking debris and mud loose from Southern California hillsides, Caltrans crews have been busy keeping canyon routes clear.

    Canyon routes from the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County to Malibu, including Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Malibu Canyon Road, remain open as of Tuesday afternoon.

    Caltrans crews were positioned in advance of the storm in areas known to be prone to flooding. They were staffing the area 24 hours a day, rotating in 12-hour shifts, checking drainage systems and carrying pumps in areas prone to flooding.

    “Everybody was pretty much all hands on deck,” said Caltrans spokesman Jim Medina.

    On Monday, falling boulders blocked at least one lane of Pacific Coast Highway just north of Topanga State Beach. By Tuesday the lanes were cleared.

    “I think we’re doing fairly well,” Medina said. “We still have to get through today and tomorrow.”

    In Ventura County, tourists and locals were watching massive waves break on the beach and splash up. In areas near where the river flowed into the ocean, the water appeared much muddier than usual.

    Authorities are asking Southern California drivers to stay off the roads during the current storm when possible. The roads remain slick, prone to flooding and damaged by potholes.

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  • I-80 traffic held at Kingvale after a crash, Caltrans said

    I-80 traffic held at Kingvale after a crash, Caltrans said

    I-80 traffic held at Kingvale after a crash, Caltrans said

    Traffic is being turned around after a crash on eastbound Interstate 80 at Kingvale because of a crash on Wednesday, Caltrans said. See our real-time traffic map. This comes as chains are being required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Kingvale to Truckee eastbound on I-80. They’re also chain controls in effect westbound from Truckee to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale. See the latest road conditions here. This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.

    Traffic is being turned around after a crash on eastbound Interstate 80 at Kingvale because of a crash on Wednesday, Caltrans said.

    See our real-time traffic map.

    This comes as chains are being required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Kingvale to Truckee eastbound on I-80. They’re also chain controls in effect westbound from Truckee to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale.

    See the latest road conditions here.

    This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.

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  • 110 Freeway closures near downtown L.A. start tonight

    110 Freeway closures near downtown L.A. start tonight

    Caltrans is planning overnight closures of a section of the 110 freeway near downtown L.A. to allow crews to safely demolish a defunct pedestrian bridge.

    From 11 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday, Caltrans will close three of the four southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway between the 10 Freeway interchange and Exposition Boulevard, according to the agency. All southbound onramps on the 110 and all eastbound and westbound connectors from the 10 Freeway will also be closed.

    From 11 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, a section of the 110 Freeway will be closed in both directions: On the southbound side from the 10 Freeway interchange to Exposition Boulevard and, on the northbound side, from Adams Boulevard to Washington Boulevard.

    These closures will allow crews to demolish the pedestrian bridge over the 110 at 21st Street.

    In addition, the southbound off-ramp to Adams Boulevard will be closed all weekend, starting as early as 7 p.m. Friday and continuing through 8 p.m. Sunday.

    Motoroists are advised to avoid the area by taking an alternative route or by using public transit. Southbound traffic on the 110 will be detoured to exit at the 10 Freeway interchange and reenter the 110 at either Exposition Boulevard or Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Northbound traffic will exit at Adams Boulevard and either reenter the freeway at Washington Boulevard or access the 10 via Hoover Street.

    Drivers can visit the Caltrans Quickmap for the latest road conditions and closures.

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  • The long road ahead to fix the fire-damaged 10 Freeway

    The long road ahead to fix the fire-damaged 10 Freeway

    With traffic again flowing above, construction crews in hard hats and high-visibility vests are busy surveying the scene: the belly of the 10 Freeway in downtown L.A.

    Here, where earlier this month a massive fire scorched the roadway, large timber and steel structures have been erected to take the weight off seven rows of damaged concrete columns.

    But what is actually going on under the freeway?

    For all the accolades officials gave for reopening the 10 in days rather than weeks, state leaders have publicly said little about the precise damage caused by the fire, exactly how Caltrans plans to make fixes and how much the repairs will cost.

    Though the shored-up freeway is safe for drivers again, repairs for the damaged overpass will take months, officials said. None of the damaged columns that hold up the overpass east of Alameda Street have been repaired yet, according to Caltrans spokesperson Michael Comeaux.

    “Columns damaged by the fire will need to be repaired. The repair strategy may vary between individual columns depending on the extent of damage. The repairs will include the removal of any damaged concrete, patching of the damage, and wrapping the columns with steel casings,” Comeaux said in an email.

    Emergency crews raced to clear debris and hazardous materials after the Nov. 11 fire, which arson investigators believe was started intentionally on Caltrans property leased to a company that was subleasing it to a handful of small businesses. There, piles of wooden pallets were stored alongside combustible liquids, which was in violation of state regulations.

    In the following days, construction crews erected the shoring structures and road crews repaired damaged electrical systems, lane striping and signs on the freeway, and some damage to the freeway deck. Currently, engineers are developing a repair plan for the overpass, Comeaux said.

    But Caltrans has declined requests for an interview about the work involved to repair the stretch of freeway, which carries roughly 300,000 daily commuters.

    An engineer with Caltrans who was not authorized to speak publicly said forty-five columns show clear evidence of spalling, the technical term for the cracking and disintegration of concrete when it is exposed to extremely high temperatures. The heat evaporates water molecules inside the concrete, which makes the material weak and brittle.

    Construction crews will have to remove the damaged concrete from each column. In many cases, the engineer said, that damage extends to the reinforcing metal known as rebar that is embedded inside the concrete and spirals around vertical lengths extending from the foundation to the freeway overhead.

    Engineers have identified eight columns where the heat of the fire reached far deeper into the concrete. For those columns, crews will have to remove not only the compromised concrete but also the spiral of rebar, the engineer said.

    Once the damaged concrete and steel have been removed, the columns will be rebuilt, most likely with steel jackets similar to those used in seismic retrofits of bridge columns (an earthquake review in the 1990s did not lead to jackets being placed around the columns at this location). Grout or concrete will then be injected between the jacket and column.

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  • 10 Freeway to reopen early — in time for Monday morning commute

    10 Freeway to reopen early — in time for Monday morning commute

    Good news for Los Angeles commuters: A crucial tranche of the 10 Freeway south of downtown L.A. will open Sunday night and will be ready for the busy morning commute — a day earlier than previously expected and weeks ahead of original projections.

    “This thing opens tonight and will be fully operational tomorrow,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a Sunday morning news conference, where he was joined on the deck of the freeway by Mayor Karen Bass, Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.). “This is a significant and big day.”

    The mile-long section of freeway between Alameda Street and Santa Fe Avenue has been closed for more than a week, since a massive pallet fire broke out below it Nov. 11. About 300,000 vehicles use the freeway corridor daily.

    Newsom and Bass stressed that it was the urgent action and collaboration of local, state and federal officials and construction crews that made it possible to get the freeway open so quickly. Repair crews have worked around the clock since the fire.

    “This is a great day in our city,” Bass said Sunday. “Let me thank everyone who worked 24 hours to make this effort happen.”

    The closure did not cause widespread gridlock across the city’s freeway system, but it has snarled traffic in parts of the city and created longer-than-normal commutes for hundreds of thousands of Angelenos. Preliminary data from transportation officials also suggest that the closure has prompted more Angelenos to take public transit, heeding calls from local officials.

    “Thanks to the heroic work of Caltrans and union construction crews and with help from our partners — from the Mayor’s office to the White House — the 10’s expedited repair is proof and a point of pride that here in California, we deliver,” Newsom said in an earlier statement.

    In the immediate aftermath of the fire, there had been fears that the damaged section of freeway might have to be demolished and replaced, potentially putting it out of commission for a far longer duration. But within days, it became clear that the impaired section could, in fact, be repaired, and Newsom announced Tuesday that the freeway would reopen in three to five weeks.

    An all-hands-on-deck scramble toward a more ambitious target paid off, with Newsom telling reporters last week that all lanes in both directions would be open to traffic by this coming Tuesday “at the latest.”

    The freeway will now be fully open to traffic by Monday morning — ahead of the holiday weekend.

    “To all Angelenos, I would just say this, tomorrow the commute is back on,” said Harris, who has a home in Brentwood. “Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.”

    The fire is being investigated as an arson. The California Office of the State Fire Marshal on Saturday released a photo and description of a “person of interest” in connection with the fire.

    Caltrans, the state transportation department that is part of Newsom’s administration, has long been aware of conditions under the freeway, where small businesses stored supplies including flammable wood pallets. Caltrans inspectors were on site as recently as Oct. 6, according to state officials, tenants and a lawyer for the company leasing the land.

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