RangerDan 0 Posted July 14, 2011 It's almost here...the 500,000 car trips per day 405 freeway will be closed for the entire weekend between the 10 and 101 freeways. As a kid, did you ever have an ant farm and shake it up just to see the turmoil inside? This should be the adult version of that game. I am hunkering down in my home park and not venturing out until Monday... Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted July 14, 2011 It's almost here...the 500,000 car trips per day 405 freeway will be closed for the entire weekend between the 10 and 101 freeways. As a kid, did you ever have an ant farm and shake it up just to see the turmoil inside? This should be the adult version of that game. I am hunkering down in my home park and not venturing out until Monday... Dan They are calling it CARMEGEDDON. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbw 0 Posted July 14, 2011 I am currently staying in a mountainous region that has only one lane in both directions... This road serves as an alternate for the route that is closing. It is going to be a mess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted July 14, 2011 Do you think it will be clear by Monday, we are going to Magic Mountain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted July 14, 2011 Crusty, I believe it's only on the weekend....but maybe check the Caltrans website for road info to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RangerDan 0 Posted July 15, 2011 Yes. If there are no glitches the 405 is scheduled to reopen at 5:00AM Monday. There are some concerns however including "dropping" half of a bridge onto the 405 lanes with only sand to protect against impact damage. If the lanes get torn up...it will really turn into a fun adventure. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 15, 2011 http://thesource.metro.net/2011/07/12/detailed-explanation-of-how-the-mulholland-bridge-over-405-will-be-torn-down/ so- it looks like the dirt will catch chucks of concrete, not a section of bridge at any rate... the 405 freeway is a HUGE artery for that area, and they BETTER get it open on time, or it will be a nightmare... I would just stay home if I worked off that route and it didn't open... or take a bike on side streets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistress of the dual 1 Posted July 16, 2011 The 405 closure made us extend our trip to oregon an extra day. We were originally slated to come right through that mess on sunday, but now we'll stay an extra night and sneek through monday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
