I'm Baaacckkkk!!! (aka construction woes)

CONSTRUCTION RANTS

I've decided that the head (or heads) of the Los Angeles DOT construction projects is (are) **male**.  I doubt seriously that a woman would plan construction on every major artery into the Brentwood/Santa Monica area (and beyond) out of the Valley at the same time.  We have the 405 upgrade project.  While it's mostly for the northbound side it includes the updating/modification of 20+ on and off-ramps north and South bound, and the reconstruction of 3 bridges that pass over the 405.  This is a 3 year project (at the rate our state is going probably closer to 5).

Ok, so why worry?  We'll just take Topanga Canyon out to the coast and go that route.  There are projects in two places bringing the canyon down to one lane in both places during the majority of the morning and evening rush hours.  Oh, and there's a sign on PCH warning of impending construction delays there (no date given.)

Alright, alright, let's take Ventura Boulevard to Haskell, up to Sepulveda and go that route (the 101 is always backed up for the morning commute - and you have to take the 405 from there anyway.)  Ventura Boulevard is under construction in at least one place (again down to one lane during the morning commute) and the little jog to Sepulveda/405 on-ramp (should you decide to chance it) is intermittently closed.  Okay, stay on Haskell it becomes Sepulveda.  Now Sepulveda is starting construction in several places.

I realize that this sounds whiny.  But just try to get out of the valley in the morning rush and see where you start to get frayed around the edges. Until next time - Please drive safely!