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Pacific Coast Highway at Hawthorne Boulevard

Intersection Improvement Project

TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20

Posted March 17, 2022

Traffic Impacts for Friday, March 18 at 8pm through Sunday, March 20 at 11pm

  • Through lanes will be reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes in every direction.
  • Left-turn lanes on Hawthorne Blvd will be reduced from 2 lanes to 1 lane for northbound and southbound left turns.
  • Traffic signal will be on 4-way flashing RED mode for the duration of the work.

Eight Changeable Message Signs are deployed to inform drivers. Torrance Police will be on-site during peak hours to direct traffic. ​

We anticipate significant travel delays due to the lane reductions. Alternate routes are recommended. Please allow for additional travel time.  A “Torrance Alerts” will also be issued.

Upcoming Traffic Impacts: Monday, March 21 through Wednesday, May 25

  • ​Through lanes will be reduced from 3 lanes to 2 lanes in every direction.
  • Left-turn lanes on Hawthorne Blvd will be reduced from 2 lanes to 1 lane for northbound and southbound left turns.
  • All lane closures will remain in effect 24/7 for this time period. ​