BEL AIR — On July 28, a semi-truck blew out a tire along Sepulveda Pass. It crossed all lanes of traffic and went down the embankment. The HOV(Carpool) lane and two left lanes of traffic were completely blocked causing detours through Beverly Glen.
During the same time frame on July 28, an eyewitness captured video footage of a newer model white Mercedes-Benz SUV in a chase on 405. Reports indicate the vehicle was reported as stolen from the Laguna area. The suspects were reportedly armed and dangerous. Initial reports indicate the chase originated in the Metro area. The two suspects inside the vehicle were seen wearing ski masks.
On July 26, a crash on Freeway 405 near Sepulveda Boulevard shutting down two lanes of traffic. Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the incident occurred at 1:40 a.m. The crash caused sparks that ignited a small brush fire. Ash and smokes billowed over the freeway.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the scene and extinguished the fire expediently.
In addition to what has become the normal congestion on the 405 Freeway, Caltrans has resumed their repaving project from July 24-July 27th.
This project resumed the night of July 24th dropping those traveling southbound on 405 down to two lanes. Key 101/405 connections and ramps were completely closed to thru traffic. Speed limits for the work zone dropped to 55 mph.
Motorists and public transit are encouraged to use designated detours as roadwork resumes.
