Global Courant 2023-05-09 08:14:57
Parts of Highway 71 in the Pomona area will be closed this week for paving work, Caltrans said.
The highway was closed several times earlier this year for pothole repairs.
The potholes, exacerbated by torrential rains in Southern California, damaged dozens of vehicles. Potholes at a location near Holt Avenue damaged about 30 vehicles in March, resulting in flat tires and warped rims.
This week’s closures begin and end as follows:
Northbound lanes between Chino Avenue and Rio Rancho Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday, and again from 10 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. and from Friday 7 p.m. to Saturday 3 p.m. The westbound 60 Freeway connector to northbound 71 will be closed Thursday 7:00 PM to Friday 6:00 AM and Friday 7:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM
Drivers whose car has been damaged by the potholes can do so file a claim directly with Caltrans for up to $10,000.
But claims for damages over $10,000 must be filed with the state’s Government Claims Program.
