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Pacific Coast Highway at Hawthorne Boulevard

Intersection Improvement Project

Significant traffic impacts Thursday, May 19, through October 2022

Posted May 19, 2022

— TRAFFIC ALERT —

Significant traffic impacts related to construction at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Hawthorne Boulevard beginning Thursday, May 19 through October 2022: 

Thursday, May 19 – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Through lanes will be temporarily reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes in all directions.
  • Right-turn from NB Hawthorne Blvd to EB PCH will be prohibited.

Friday, May 20 at 8:00 PM through Sunday, May 22 at 10:00 AM

  •  Traffic signal will be in flashing red mode.
  • Through lanes will be temporarily reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes in all directions.
  • Left-turns will be prohibited in all directions.
  • Torrance PD will be directing traffic on Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Sunday, May 22 through October 2022

  • 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.