Full Notification

Friday, February 25, 2011

FOREST ROADS TO CLOSE DUE TO SNOW AND ICY CONDITIONS

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has announced that based on the forecast of snow and icy road conditions, it will close public access to all County roads within the Station Fire burn area at noon on Friday, February 25, 2011.

As a result, the following roads will be closed to all traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles, including Public Works personnel:

• Angeles Forest Highway from Aliso Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2),

• Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Big Tujunga Dam to Angeles Forest Highway, and

• Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road
Local access will not be permitted until the road closures are lifted.

Once roads can be made safe for travel, they will be reopened. To enable snow-enthusiasts to reach fresh powder, Public Works will prioritize the opening of the following roads:

• Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Big Tujunga Dam to Angeles Forest Highway, and

• Angeles Forest Highway from Big Tujunga Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2)

Residents can also visit the CARE website at www.dpwcare.org for further updates on road conditions or sign up through Public Works’ eNotify system to receive instant notifications.

Residents, business owners and persons with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org


C.A.R.E. - Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort
http://dpw.lacounty.gov/care/


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Media Contacts: Bob Spencer, Chief of Public Affairs, DPW - 626.703.7400
Ken Kondo, Office of Emergency Management - 213.792.5128
Captain Mark Savage, LA County Fire Dept - 213.247.7014
Nicole Nishida, LA County Sheriff’s Dept - 323.810.1973



Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
(323) 267-4800
www.lasd.org
[email protected]

Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff