Eastbound 105 Freeway Lanes Will Close This Weekend
Los Angeles drivers should prepare for weekend closures on the 105 Freeway as Metro advances its ExpressLanes project.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Metro will close eastbound lanes on the 105 Freeway between Hawthorne and Crenshaw boulevards this weekend to facilitate ongoing ExpressLanes construction. The connector from the northbound 405 Freeway to the eastbound 105 Freeway is also scheduled to be closed during this period.
Why it matters
This construction is part of a larger effort to convert existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes into two ExpressLanes in each direction. The project aims to improve travel speeds and reduce traffic congestion on surrounding local streets.
Closures will take place from 10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, and again from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday. Work on this project segment, which spans from Sepulveda Boulevard to Central Avenue, is expected to conclude in 2028.
The players
Metro
The public transportation agency managing the ongoing construction and highway improvement projects across Los Angeles County.
The details
The current work involves converting high-occupancy vehicle lanes into two dedicated ExpressLanes in each direction. To safely accommodate equipment and crew, authorities are closing the eastbound freeway lanes between Hawthorne and Crenshaw boulevards during these overnight windows. Drivers relying on the northbound 405 Freeway connector to reach the eastbound 105 Freeway will need to plan alternate routes while these specific segments are shuttered.
Timeline
10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.
10 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.
The Home Front
This project represents a major transition in Los Angeles transit infrastructure aimed at increasing freeway vehicle throughput. It follows a multi-year trend of converting traditional high-occupancy lanes to modern, toll-based ExpressLanes.
If you live in the South Los Angeles County area, expect increased traffic on surface streets during the overnight closure hours. Plan your weekend errands and travel accordingly to avoid the specific segments of the 105 and 405 freeways listed.
The takeaway
The ongoing construction is scheduled for completion in 2028. Residents should calendar these weekend overnight windows to avoid delays when navigating near the 105 and 405 freeway junction.
Further reading
Find more updates on local transit infrastructure at Electric Vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
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