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Locals React to Upcoming 405 Closure

Mar Vista residents enjoying coffee at the Venice Grind were among those who talked about the July 15-18 shutdown of a 10-mile stretch of the freeway.

West Los Angeles residents and commuters shared their thoughts on the plans to shut down a 10-mile stretch of the 405 freeway from July 15-18. 

The closure is part of the 405/Sepulveda Pass widening project.

While some of those interviewed worried about the inconvenience the closure would cause, others said the completed project would ultimately help relieve traffic congestion in the area.

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