Demolition on the Sixth Street Viaduct was originally supposed to start in early January (there was even a farewell party), but... that didn't happen. It was delayed.
Now the iconic overpass, which has served as the backdrop of countless movies, TV shows and commercials, will finally be shut down. And because it's so nearby, so will the 101—for 40 hours. Brace yourself: carmageddon is nigh.
The viaduct is scheduled to close on Wednesday, January 27 with demolition to occur shortly after. But the 2.5 mile stretch of the 101 where part of that demolition will occur won't shut down until February 5 at 10pm. It will stay closed until February 7 at 2pm.
Might we suggest getting to know the Metro?
In order to avoid the hot mess that will probably ensue, here's a handy list of closures and detours:
When traveling N/B 5 from the Orange County area approaching the 5/10/101 Interchange:
- Exit to N/B 101 CLOSED
- Exit to W/B 10 open
- Exit to N/B 5 open
- Primary Detour: N/B 710 to W/B 10
- Secondary Detour: W/B 10 to N/B 110
When traveling W/B 60 from the Pomona area approaching 5/10/101 Interchange:
- Exit to N/B 101 CLOSED
- Exit to W/B 10 open
- Exit to N/B 5 open
- Primary Detour: N/B 710 to W/B 10
- Secondary Detour: W/B 10 to N/B 110
When traveling S/B 101 from the San Fernando Valley area approaching the 10/101 Split:
- Exit to S/B 101 CLOSED
- W/B 10 open
- Primary Detour: S/B 110 to E/B 10
- Secondary Detour: E/B 10 to S/B 710
101 Freeway On-Ramp closures will be as follows:
- NB 6th Street/ Whittier Blvd on-ramp CLOSED
- NB Euclid Street on-ramp CLOSED
- NB Soto Street to 101 Freeway CLOSED
- SB Commercial Street on-ramp CLOSED
- SB Mission Street on-ramp CLOSED
- SB 4th Street on-ramp CLOSED