Politics & Government
34-Hour 210 Freeway Closure Completes 'RoseJam' Series
The closure of all eastbound lanes through early Monday morning, marks the last major closure in the $148.5 million pavement project.
PASADENA, CA - The final chapter of what has become known as "RoseJam" is underway, during which a stretch of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway is closed in Pasadena for 34 hours.
All eastbound lanes of the freeway are closed between Mountain Street and Lake Avenue until 5 a.m. Monday.
The eastbound 210 connector to the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway is also closed, along with the eastbound 210 on-ramps at Lincoln Avenue and Mountain Street.
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The closure -- following recent 55-hour closures on the same stretch of freeway -- is part of an effort to repair and repave the roadway.
According to Caltrans, the freeway's use as a major connector between Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties means the "road has experienced extensive wear."
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"The closures are part of a $148.5 million pavement rehabilitation project in both directions of I-210 in the cities of Glendale, La Canada Flintridge and Pasadena," according to Caltrans. "Once the project is completed in 2019 the new surface will provide a smoother, safer drive for motorists, reduce time required for maintenance and minimize the need for further lane closures."
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