Schedule for Upcoming Mulholland Bridge Closure

This is a release from Ron Macias, Community Relations Officer for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project.

The contractor will resume minor utility work, involving the installation of a water valve, within approximately 500 feet to the west of the Mulholland Bridge. This work will require the closure of the Mulholland Bridge between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 am for a total of four more nights throughout the week of June 19-24.

The water valve installation is part of early preparation work activities for the upcoming demolition of the south half of the Mulholland Bridge. This full closure of the Mulholland Bridge is necessary to safely complete this operation.

The schedule for the upcoming full closure of the Mulholland Bridge is as follows:

What: The installation of a water valve, within approximately 500 feet to the west of the Mulholland Bridge.

When: Work and the closure of the Mulholland Bridge is anticipated to continue for four more nights during the week of Sunday, June 19, 2011 through the night of Friday, June 24, 2011, between the hours of 10 pm to 6 am, weather permitting.

What to Expect:

• The Mulholland Drive Bridge will be closed from 10 pm to 6 am for four nights during the week of Sunday, June 19, to the night Friday, June 24
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained
• Pedestrians will be rerouted to a safe area outside the construction zone
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