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Pacific Coast Highway at Hawthorne Boulevard

Intersection Improvement Project

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A wideshot of the instersection of PCH & HawthorneBlvd., focusing on the PCH Street Sign

PCH & HAWTHORNE Project Benefits

  • Intersection widening and improved traffic circulation
  • Enhanced intersection capacity with additional turn lanes
  • Improved pedestrian amenities & ADA accessibility
  • Landscape beautification

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Community Updates

Project continues with Phase 1 on Monday, March 21, 2022

Construction of the project will continue with Phase 1 on Monday, March 21, 2022. Phase 1 work will generally consist of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, handicap curb access ramps, traffic signal improvements, and concrete pavement on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway. Long-term, 24/7 lane closures will be implemented through the end of Phase 3 of the project, which will tentatively conclude in December of 2022. Traffic lanes will be reduced to 1 left turn lane and two through lanes in each direction.

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Traffic Impacts

Traffic Impacts beginning Friday, May 13 through Friday, May 20

Friday, May 13 at 8:00 PM through Sunday, May 15 at 11:00 PM

  • Through lanes will be temporarily reduced from 3 lanes to 1 lane in all directions.
  • Left-turns will be prohibited in all directions.
  • Right-turns will be prohibited EB PCH to SB Hawthorne Blvd and NB Hawthorne Blvd to EB PCH.

Sunday, May 15 at 11:00 PM through Friday, May 20 at 8:00 PM

  • Through lanes will be reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes in all directions.
  • Left-turns from NB and SB Hawthorne Blvd to will be reduced from 2 lanes to 1 lane.

Message boards are deployed in all directions to inform drivers of the significant traffic impacts. Alternate routes are recommended.

Although inconveniences are expected, it is our goal to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

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Get details on the PCH & HAWTHORNE Project

The PCH & Hawthorne Project will increase the capacity of the intersection of Hawthorne Blvd and Pacific Coast Highway by providing three through lanes, dual left turn lanes and dedicated right-turn lanes in all four directions. 

Visit the City of Torrance Public Works PCH & Hawthorne Project webpage to get detailed information on this project.

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