The connector road from the eastbound Marina (90) Freeway to the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway is scheduled for a 55-hour closure this weekend, impacting drivers heading south from Culver City and points east. It's one of those essential, often-grumbled-about links in the local freeway tapestry, and for this weekend, it's getting some much-needed attention.
Caltrans confirmed the shutdown will begin Friday at 10 p.m. and is expected to last until Monday at 5 a.m., giving crews the full 55-hour window to complete the necessary work. This means that anyone planning to transition directly from the eastbound 90 to the southbound 405 will need to adjust their weekend plans.
This significant closure is part of a larger, $475,000 project dedicated to addressing damaged approach and roadway slabs on the connector. For Southern California drivers, particularly those familiar with the often-bumpy stretches of our older freeways, the goal of repairing these foundational elements is clear: smooth out some of those rough spots.
Motorists who typically rely on this route to access the southbound 405 will need to follow a specific detour. Caltrans also issued a warning to nearby residents and businesses, noting they may experience noise and vibrations associated with the construction activities. It’s a heads-up that while the work is happening directly on the freeway, its presence will be felt beyond the lanes.
For those needing to bypass the closure and still reach the southbound 405, Caltrans has outlined an alternative route. Drivers should continue east on the 90 Freeway, bypassing the 405 interchange entirely, and take the Slauson Avenue exit. From there, the instructions are to turn west onto Slauson. Continuing west on Jefferson Boulevard will then lead motorists to the southbound 405 on-ramp. It's a bit of a loop, but it keeps traffic moving towards the main artery.
This weekend’s work aims to address long-standing wear and tear on a critical piece of infrastructure in the Westside’s already complex freeway network. While 55 hours might seem like a marathon, these extended closures are often planned to allow crews to complete significant repairs efficiently, minimizing the number of individual construction nights. Drivers are advised to plan accordingly, allowing extra time for their travels through Culver City or considering alternative routes beyond the suggested detour if their weekend plans involve this busy stretch of road. The goal is to get those damaged slabs fixed and return the connector to full service by Monday morning, hopefully a little smoother than it was before.
