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'Carmageddon" A closing of a major LA freeway for weekend constuction causes chaos in Southern Calif


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The best idea would be to put it into a large tunnel.

 

Still wouldn't do a thing. All you are doing is shifting the problem from above ground to below ground. It doesn't change the amount of usage. What should be done is discouraged single [and even 2 people only-if the car can carry more than 2 people] occupant cars and more carpooling or bus use.

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To show how big this project is LOL, that brought out of retirement CHIP star Erik Estrada to make PSA announcements lol.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANothNxBZrw

 

 

Not to mention one of the lead national stories on Friday's newscasts including Good Morning America.

 

 

 

 

 

And the Calif freeways can be scenic. Just take a look at the opening to the late 70's/early 80's era Cop Classic "CHIPS(Calif. Highway Patrol).B)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOD53VKBWPM

 

 

PS Concourse i agree on above on your statements. However the auto level i.e AAA auto club, etc would oppose a HOV lane 24/7 in Metro NYC.

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It's re-open. To the surprise of many(hello NYC pay attention)the '405' freeway near LA's west side has reopened.

 

 

Turns out the predicted calls of mega traffic jams/tempers flaring, etc do not occur. This project success no doubt was helped by the multi-million dollar media campaign that occured a few weeks before this weekend.

 

Not to mention many folks stayed home this weekend out there similar to a 'snow day' back here in the northeast.

 

 

Now the '405' freeway will have 1 more total shutdown by end of this year or early in 2012 to finish a project that will add more lanes to one of the world's buisest highways.

 

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/07/17/partial-demolition-of-mulholland-bridge-on-schedule/

 

 

Wonder if NYC could perform a constuction project this quick?

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