CalTrans has announced that the I-710 Freeway will close for improvements twice this weekend during early morning hours. Speeds are reduced to 45mph in the construction zone and drivers are advised to use alternate routes if possible. Repaving and other services will be performed on the freeway with the goal of repairing damage and extending the freeway’s useful life. Times and dates of closures are listed below:

FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE: Northbound and Southbound I-710 from SR-91 to I-405

  • Saturday, July 11, 2009, 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, July 12, 2009, 11:00 p.m. to Monday, July 13, 2009, 5:00 a.m.

and

  • Saturday, July 18, 2009, 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, July 19, 2009, 11:00 p.m. to Monday, July 20, 2009, 5:00 a.m.

CLOSED RAMPS:

  • Northbound I-710 on-ramps at Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard
  • Southbound I-710 off-ramps at Long Beach Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, and Artesia Boulevard

CLOSED FREEWAY CONNECTORS:

  • Northbound and southbound I-405 to northbound I-710
  • Eastbound and westbound SR-91 to southbound I-710