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Pollution Experts Say Carmageddon II Will Help Clear The Air

That deep breath you take this weekend? Thank Carmageddon II.

2012/09/28

Drivers Urged To Stay Off LA Freeways To Avoid ‘Carmageddon II’

Transportation officials say drivers have to stay off the roads during this weekend’s sequel to Carmageddon II to make sure it doesn’t become “The Traffic Strikes Back.”

2012/09/25

Delayed 405 Expansion Project Likely To Go Over Budget

When completed, the 405 expansion project will create the nation’s longest High Occupancy Vehicle Lane – or carpool lane – running a continuous 48 miles. It is also likely to come in over its $1.1 billion budget.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/09/25

Homeowners Urged To Monitor Helicopter Noise During ‘Carmageddon II’

With “Carmegeddon II” fast approaching, homeowners in the Encino and Sherman Oaks area are dreading the return of the helicopters.

2012/09/24

LA Drivers, Officials Gear Up For Carmageddon II

Los Angeles residents and officials prepared for this year’s Carmageddon on Thursday, which runs the weekend of Sept. 29-30.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/07

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Weekend 405 Freeway Closure A Precursor To ‘Carmageddon 2’

The southbound 405 freeway is expected to close through the Sepulveda pass Saturday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/06

Workers demolish the south side of Mulholland overpass on the 405 freeway during the 53-hour total freeway closure. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

MTA Begins Countdown To Carmageddon II With Online Ticker

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has created an official online countdown to the second “Carmageddon” — which will close the San Diego (405) Freeway in September.

2012/08/23

City Leaders Discuss Expectations For ‘Carmageddon II’

City officials met with Metro, Caltrans, and other organizations Thursday to discuss preparation plans for “Carmageddon II”.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/02

‘Carmageddon’: The Sequel… Set For September

Another 10-mile full closure of the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass — already being dubbed “Carmageddon II” — will take place the weekend of Sept. 29-30.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/19

From ‘Carmageddon’ To ‘The Rampture’: 405 Ramp Closures Set To Start Friday

“Carmageddon 2,” “The Rampture,” or “RampJam”. Whatever name you choose to call it, the sequel to last year’s partial closure of the 405 Freeway is set to start Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/06/20

Original June Date To Carmageddon II Delayed As Late As September

The sequel to last summer’s Carmageddon has been delayed, possibly until September.

2012/05/25

405 Freeway Ramps Along Wilshire Set For 90-Day Closures In June

Whatever name you choose to call it, the sequel to last year’s partial closure of the 405 Freeway is set to debut next month.

2012/05/11

The Real Carmageddon? Wilshire Ramps To 405 To Be Closed

Officials say we could be headed towards a bigger and badder version of “Carmageddon” when a scheduled 405 Freeway closure hits at Wilshire Boulevard.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/08