Newsom: Damaged I-10 Freeway Now Expected to Reopen Tuesday

Published on November 18, 2023

The fire-damaged Los Angeles I-10 freeway will reopen Tuesday, weeks earlier than expected, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Nov. 16. Testing of the 100 damaged columns and roadway showed the structure would not have to be demolished and was in better shape than expected. Initially, officials said it would take three to five weeks to reopen the freeway. However, that timeline was moved up after further investigation this week and the quick removal of burned debris, according to Mr. Newsom’s office. “While repairs are expected to remain ongoing for months, [Caltrans] has determined all five lanes of traffic in both directions can safely reopen to passenger and commercial truck vehicles by next week,” Mr. Newsom’s office said in a press release Wednesday....

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