Work began last night and is expected to continue tonight. Details:

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor will implement a full closure of the Sunset Boulevard Bridge between Barrington Avenue and Veteran Avenue starting Thursday, November 17, 2011 for two consecutive nights to facilitate utility work on Sunset Boulevard and Church Lane.

What:  Full Sunset Boulevard closure for utility work

When:    Work is anticipated to start on Thursday, November 17, 2011 for two consecutive nights.  Work hours are from 10pm to 6am, weather permitting.

Where:  Sunset Boulevard between Barrington Avenue and Veteran Avenue

What to expect:

Access to local residents will be maintained.

Eastbound Sunset Boulevard traffic will be detoured southbound at Barrington Avenue to eastbound Wilshire Boulevard to northbound Veteran Avenue, back to Sunset Boulevard.

Westbound Sunset Boulevard traffic will be detoured to southbound Veteran Avenue, to westbound Wilshire Boulevard, to northbound Barrington Avenue back to Sunset Boulevard.

Access to the Southbound 405 on-ramps from Sunset Boulevard will be restricted as early as 7 p.m.; the Southbound 405 on-ramp will remain open from Church Lane/Sepulveda Boulevard only.

Northbound ramps will be closed as early as 7 p.m.

Sepulveda Boulevard will be open to through traffic.

Pedestrians will be detoured to an area outside the work zone.

Access to emergency responders will be maintained.