Los Angeles drivers are no strangers to traffic, but roadwork can make the daily commute even more challenging.
This week, the SR-60 freeway is facing daytime closures in the eastern San Gabriel Valley as crews carry out construction work along a key stretch of the highway. The closures could affect drivers traveling through the area, so anyone who regularly uses this route may want to plan ahead and allow extra time to reach their destination.
State Route 60 daytime closures
If your weekly navigation involves the 60 freeway, brace for daytime delays as Caltrans crews roll out heavy paving operations. The construction window runs from Wednesday, October 14 through Friday, October 16, with lane and ramp restrictions active daily between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- 🚧 Wednesday, Oct. 14: Two westbound lanes close from Reservoir Street to State Route 71, alongside the westbound Reservoir Street on-ramp.
- 🚧 Thursday, Oct. 15: Three westbound lanes shut down between Phillips Ranch Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard, plus the Phillips Ranch Road on-ramp.
- 🚧 Friday, Oct. 16: Crews shift to eastbound lanes, restricting one lane and the on-ramp at Nogales Street.
To dodge the inevitable gridlock, consider mapping out local surface street detours or checking live routing updates via the Caltrans QuickMap tool before heading out. These closures are part of a broader infrastructure push to repair aging pavement.
Preparing for El Niño and Smooth Commuting
While highway repairs can test anyone’s patience, this maintenance serves a bigger purpose: fortifying our regional roadways against upcoming seasonal weather shifts driven by the El Niño cycle. Heavy downpours can wreak havoc on compromised asphalt, making preemptive surface reinforcement essential for preventing hydroplaning and major storm-related hazards.
Keep your vehicle road-ready by checking your tire tread depth, ensuring your windshield wipers are clear of wear, and always maintaining a generous following distance when wet weather strikes.
