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71 Freeway In Pomona Will Be Closed for Pothole Repairs Starting This Weekend
A stretch of the 71 Freeway will be undergoing pothole repairs this weekend.
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Several large potholes created during the latest storm on a stretch of State Route 71 in Pomona caused damage to multiple cars earlier this week. That portion of the freeway will be closed for repairs, starting this weekend.
Caltrans District 7 originally closed down all lanes on the 71 Freeway in both directions at Holt Avenue and Valley Boulevard on Tuesday after large potholes were causing traffic disruptions. Maintenance took place during the rain Wednesday, allowing Caltrans to reopen a portion of the freeway.
Now Caltrans is scheduling several nights of freeway closures to repair the remaining potholes. Below is the full list of closures, starting Friday.
Friday, March 24, from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Northbound full freeway closure from Peyton Drive to Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue.
- The northbound Chino Avenue, Garey Avenue, Rio Rancho Road and Mission Boulevard on-ramps will be closed, along with the Westbound SR-60 connector to the Northbound SR-71.
Saturday, March 25, from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m.
- Southbound full freeway closure from Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue off-ramp to Mission Boulevard on-ramp.
- The Southbound Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue and Mission Boulevard on-ramps will be closed, along with the Southbound SR-57 connector and Eastbound I-10 connector.
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Monday, March 27, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Southbound full freeway closure from Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue off-ramp to Mission Boulevard on-ramp.
- The Southbound Valley Boulevard /Holt Avenue and Mission Boulevard on-ramps will be closed, along with the Southbound SR-57 connector and Eastbound I-10 connector.
Tuesday, March 28, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Northbound full freeway closure from Peyton Drive to Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue.
- The Northbound Chino Avenue, Garey Avenue, Rio Rancho Road and Mission Boulevard on-ramps will be closed, along with the Westbound SR-60 connector.
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