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Carmageddon 2012 Announced, Full 405 Closure in September
Another 10-mile full closure of the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass was announced on Thursday.
Another 10-mile full closure of the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass—already being billed as "Carmageddon II"—will take place the weekend of Sept. 29-30 so crews can demolish the other half of the Mulholland bridge over the freeway, transportation officials announced on Thursday.
Officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have already begun advising motorists across the state to plan ahead and avoid the area that weekend to prevent massive traffic congestion.
"This closure will surely impact the nearly 250,000 motorists from all over the county that travel the Sepulveda Pass each day on the weekend," said Metro board chairman and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich.
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"Law enforcement, transportation and emergency response agencies strongly advise that county residents make plans in advance to use an alternate route or transit.
The first "Carmageddon" occurred in July 2011, but the anticipated massive traffic congestion never materialized, as motorists apparently got the message to avoid the area and stay home that weekend.
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Thursday that while trouble never arose last year, residents should not "become complacent" this time around.
"Rather, let's join together to enjoy another car-light or car-free weekend with family and friends," he said. "Let's all help get this critical job done safely and without incident." Sepulveda Boulevard will be available as an alternate route during the closure for local traffic only.
Patch Asks: Did you hit the roads during the last "Carmageddon"?
