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55-hour lane reductions scheduled on southbound 605 Freeway in El Monte
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KNBC , NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Drivers traveling through El Monte this weekend will encounter extended lane reductions and ramp closures on southbound Interstate 605 as Caltrans crews conduct paving work as part of the Super 605 freeway improvement project. Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, southbound I-605 between Valley ...
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Key takeaway Friday, July 24, southbound I-605 between Valley Boulevard and State Route 60 will be reduced to one lane until 4 a.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Drivers traveling through El Monte this weekend will encounter extended lane reductions and ramp closures on southbound Interstate 605 as Caltrans crews conduct paving work as part of the Super 605 freeway improvement project. Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, southbound I-605 between Valley ...
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