The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project contractor plans to begin clearing and grubbing work in the southbound I-405 freeway on and off-ramp loops north and south of Wilshire Boulevard starting the week of April 26.  In preparation for this work, the southbound I-405 to Wilshire Boulevard on and off-ramps will be closed Monday night, April 19 for one night to allow for k-rail placement and equipment loading. Here’s the details from the project construction notice:

What:    Clearing trees and grubbing plants inside the southbound I-405 loops, north and south of Wilshire Boulevard.

When:     Night time work is anticipated to begin Monday, April 26, 2010, for approximately four weeks.  This activity will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Where:   Southbound I-405 loops, north and south of Wilshire Boulevard.  All activity will be contained within the loops.

What to Expect:

• Southbound I-405 to Wilshire Boulevard on and off-ramps will be closed Monday, April 19, 2010, for one night to allow for k-rail placement and equipment loading.  Ramp closures will start at 8 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m.
• Southbound I-405 to Wilshire on and off-ramps closure for two additional nights when taking down large trees that overhang the ramps.

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.Construction schedules are dynamic and subject to change without notice.

For additional project information and ongoing construction updates, visit www.metro.net/I-405 or call the project hotline at 213-922-3665. The latest updates are also available on Twitter at www.twitter.com/I_405.