Overnight 405 Lane Closures Scheduled Through Sepulveda Pass

Caltrans to shut ramps and reduce lanes between Van Nuys and Westwood for electrical work

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Motorists traveling through the Sepulveda Pass on Interstate 405 in Los Angeles should expect overnight lane reductions and ramp closures from March 2 to March 7 as Caltrans crews perform electrical work as part of a $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project.

Why it matters

The Sepulveda Pass is a major traffic artery connecting the San Fernando Valley to the Westside of Los Angeles, so these closures will impact a large number of commuters and travelers. The project aims to improve safety and mobility along the heavily used corridor.

The details

Northbound impacts include closures of several on-ramps and the Getty Center Drive off-ramp, as well as lane reductions between Wilshire Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard. Southbound closures include the Wilshire Boulevard on-ramp and the Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive off-ramp, plus lane reductions in other areas. Residents and businesses near the work zone may experience temporary noise, dust, and vibration.

  • The closures will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly from Monday, March 2, through Saturday morning, March 7.
  • The $143.7 million I-405 Pavement Rehabilitation Project spans from Van Nuys to Westwood.

The players

Caltrans

The California Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for managing and maintaining California's highway system.

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What’s next

Caltrans said construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or operational needs. Residents and businesses near the work zone may experience temporary noise, dust, and vibration.

The takeaway

These overnight lane closures and ramp shutdowns on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass will significantly impact traffic in the area for a week, underscoring the importance of this major infrastructure project to improve safety and mobility along this heavily traveled corridor.