For Los Angeles drivers, getting through the Cahuenga Pass can be challenging even on an ordinary night. But this week, motorists traveling along one of the city’s busiest highway corridors should prepare for additional delays as Caltrans continues a major pavement rehabilitation project.
Starting Monday, November 9, the 101 will undergo a series of overnight lane, ramp, and connector closures between Highland Avenue and State Route 170 (SR-170). The work will affect both directions of traffic.
The construction schedule also includes full closures of several connectors, along with temporary shutdowns of on-ramps and off-ramps serving Universal Studios, Cahuenga Boulevard, Ventura Boulevard, and surrounding areas.
What to know about this week’s 101 closures
The overnight work is scheduled for Monday, November 9, Thursday, November 12, and Friday night, November 13, through Saturday morning, November 14. There will be no overnight closures on Tuesday, November 10, or Wednesday, November 11, due to the Veterans Day holiday. Here’s what drivers can expect:
⛔ Monday, November 9 and Thursday, November 12:
Northbound 101
- Up to three lanes between Highland Avenue and SR-170 will close from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Up to four lanes will be closed from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Southbound 101
- Up to two lanes between SR-170 and Highland Avenue will close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
⛔ Friday night, November 13, through Saturday morning, November 14:
Northbound 101
- Up to three lanes between Highland Avenue and SR-170 will close from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Up to four lanes will be closed from 4 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Southbound 101
- Up to two lanes between SR-170 and Highland Avenue will close from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Which 101 connectors will be closed?
Several major highway connections will also be fully closed overnight, potentially requiring drivers to take alternate routes.
⛔ Monday and Thursday nights:
- The northbound 101 Hollywood Freeway connector to the northbound 101 Ventura Freeway will close from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- The southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway connector to eastbound SR-134 will close from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- The southbound 101 Ventura Freeway connector to the southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway will close from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- The southbound SR-170 connector to the southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
⛔ Friday night through Saturday morning:
- The northbound 101 Hollywood Freeway connector to the northbound 101 Ventura Freeway will close from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
- The southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway connector to eastbound SR-134 will close from 11:59 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- The southbound 101 Ventura Freeway connector to the southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway will close from 11:59 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- The southbound SR-170 connector to the southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway will close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Caltrans has also outlined detours for these closures. Drivers heading to northbound 101 Ventura Freeway will be directed to use the Vineland Avenue off-ramp, continuing north on Vineland Avenue, west on Moorpark Street, and north on Tujunga Avenue to the northbound 101 on-ramp.
Motorists heading to eastbound SR-134 will use the Vineland Avenue off-ramp, then Riverside Drive to reach the eastbound SR-134 on-ramp. Those heading to southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway will also use Vineland Avenue and Riverside Drive before reconnecting with the freeway.
Drivers traveling from southbound SR-170 to southbound 101 Hollywood Freeway will be directed toward eastbound SR-134 and the Cahuenga Boulevard off-ramp, continuing south on Cahuenga Boulevard and Lankershim Boulevard to the southbound 101 on-ramp.
Which entrance and exit ramps will close?
In addition to the main highway and connector closures, several local ramps will be temporarily unavailable.
Affected northbound 101 on-ramps include:
- Cahuenga Boulevard
- Universal Studios Boulevard
- Universal Studios Boulevard/W.C. Fields Drive
- Ventura Boulevard
- Moorpark Street
Southbound 101 on-ramps affected include:
- Barham Boulevard
- Universal Studios Boulevard
- Ventura Boulevard
- Vineland Avenue
Several off-ramps will also close, including Barham Boulevard, Universal Studios Boulevard/W.C. Fields Drive, Lankershim Boulevard, Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue on northbound 101, as well as Highland Avenue, Lankershim Boulevard and Vineland Avenue on southbound 101. The Riverside Drive off-ramp from eastbound SR-134 will also be affected.
The work is part of a $24.3 million pavement rehabilitation project along Highway 101 in the Cahuenga Pass. Improvements include resurfacing lanes, ramps and shoulders, repairing concrete slabs, replacing guardrails and curbs, updating traffic striping and upgrading curb ramps at 23 locations to meet ADA standards. The project is set to continue through summer 2029.
Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, proceed cautiously through construction areas, and check QuickMap for the latest road conditions, as the schedule may change due to weather or operational needs.
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