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Newsom: Damaged I-10 Freeway Now Expected to Reopen Tuesday

Newsom: Damaged I-10 Freeway Now Expected to Reopen Tuesday
An aerial view of the empty Interstate-10 freeway, also called the Santa Monica Freeway, in both directions, in Los Angeles on Nov. 13, 2023. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The fire-damaged Los Angeles I-10 freeway will reopen Tuesday, weeks earlier than expected, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Nov. 16.

Testing of the 100 damaged columns and roadway showed the structure would not have to be demolished and was in better shape than expected. Initially, officials said it would take three to five weeks to reopen the freeway.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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