*Van Nuys* continues a major repaving project that is already weeks into its schedule.
Van Nuys drivers face extended weekend lane reductions on northbound I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass as Caltrans continues a $143.7 million repaving project. Full overnight closures are scheduled for June 6 and June 8.
*Van Nuys* continues a major repaving project that is already weeks into its schedule.
Lane reductions began at 10 p.m. Friday, May 29, and will remain in effect through 5 a.m. Monday, June 1. Caltrans workers are scaling the northbound freeway down to just three operational lanes between Mulholland Drive and U.S. Route 101. The southbound lanes are not affected.
The construction window covers approximately 55 hours of continuous work. Here is what Caltrans confirmed for the weekend schedule:
Caltrans officials noted that exact closure schedules and lane configurations could shift depending on weather conditions or operational disruptions.
"Se recomienda encarecidamente a los conductores que busquen rutas alternativas y consideren el transporte público para llegar a sus destinos," Caltrans stated in a public alert posted on its official X account.
The weekend lane reductions are part of a larger schedule that includes two complete overnight closures of northbound I-405. According to Caltrans, the freeway will be fully shut down between just south of Ventura Boulevard and U.S. 101 on:
These full closures are necessary to restripe lane markings for the pavement replacement work, Caltrans said. Detours will be in place during both closures.
The lane reductions are part of the I-405 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, a $143.7 million state-funded initiative spanning the corridor between Van Nuys and Westwood. The project began in the summer of 2025 and is expected to continue through the winter of 2027, with final completion targeted for 2028.
According to Caltrans, the project will repair more than 16 kilometers of freeway pavement. The work also includes:
The project is being carried out by a joint venture between CA Rasmussen Inc. and FBD Vanguard Construction Inc.
Caltrans describes the corridor as a critical link connecting the San Fernando Valley to West Los Angeles and the Los Angeles International Airport. The agency said the rehabilitation is an urgent need given the volume of daily traffic on the route.
Caltrans provided the following detour routes for drivers affected by the closures:
Drivers can monitor real-time road conditions on the Caltrans QuickMap website. Caltrans urges motorists to "Be Work Zone Alert" and to "Slow for the Cone Zone."
This article was generated with AI assistance.