Caltrans will close lanes, connectors and ramps overnight for US-101 Cahuenga Pass paving from Monday, Nov. 16, through Thursday, Nov. 19. The closures run into Friday morning, Nov. 20, so drivers between Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley should plan extra time.
This work is part of a pavement rehabilitation project in the pass. It continues the overnight schedule we covered in last week’s closure guide.
US-101 Cahuenga Pass paving: lane closures
Northbound US-101 will drop to two lanes overnight between Highland Avenue and State Route 170 (SR-170). From 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., it will drop to one lane. Crews may close up to three lanes from Highland to SR-170 starting as early as 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., and up to four lanes from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Southbound US-101 will drop to three lanes between SR-170 and Cahuenga Boulevard. Crews may close up to two lanes from SR-170 to Highland starting as early as 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Rolling full closures may also hit connectors and ramps as the contractor moves between locations.
Connector closures and detours
Each closure below runs Monday night, Nov. 16, through Friday morning, Nov. 20. Caltrans marks detour routes.
- Northbound US-101 (Hollywood Freeway) to northbound US-101 (Ventura Freeway): closed 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. (5 a.m. Friday). Take the Vineland Avenue off-ramp, go north on Vineland, west on Moorpark Street, then north on Tujunga Avenue to the on-ramp.
- Southbound US-101 (Hollywood Freeway) to eastbound SR-134: closed 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. (5 a.m. Friday). Take Vineland, go north, then east on Riverside Drive to the SR-134 on-ramp.
- Southbound US-101 (Ventura Freeway) to southbound US-101 (Hollywood Freeway): closed 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m. Take Vineland, then east on Riverside Drive and south on Vineland to the on-ramp.
- Southbound SR-170 to southbound US-101: closed 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Take eastbound SR-134 to the Cahuenga Boulevard off-ramp, then south on Cahuenga and south on Lankershim Boulevard to the on-ramp.
On-ramps and what to expect
Several northbound on-ramps may also close during work hours: Cahuenga Boulevard (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.), eastbound Universal Studios Boulevard (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.), westbound Universal Studios Boulevard and W.C. Fields Drive (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.), and Ventura Boulevard (7 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
However, Caltrans says the schedule can change because of weather or operations. So check Caltrans QuickMap before you leave. Neighbors may notice noise, vibration and dust. Separately, Caltrans lists overnight closures Nov. 16 to 20 on SR-91 from Cerritos to Gardena for a sign project. See the Caltrans District 7 news page for details.
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