Portions of Highway 71 in Pomona will be closed intermittently beginning Friday evening and continuing through Monday so crews can repair potholes that occurred during recent storms.
The pothole problem was particularly dangerous on Highway 71, with dozens of cars disabled one morning last week during downpours that left the road in dangerous condition.
According to Caltrans, freeway closures will begin at 10 p.m. Friday, when the entire northbound 71 Freeway will be closed from Peyton Drive to Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue.
Highway closures and tire damage from potholes in the road are some of the consequences of the rains that motorists have had to deal with.
The northbound freeway ramps at Chino and Garey Avenues, Rio Rancho Road and Mission Boulevard will also be closed, as well as the westbound Highway 60 connector to the northbound Highway 71.
The closure will be in effect until Saturday at 9 a.m.
Beginning at 11 p.m. Saturday, southbound Highway 71 will be closed from Valley Boulevard/Holt Avenue to Mission Boulevard, as well as on-ramps in the area.
The southbound Highway 57 connector to southbound Highway 71 will also be closed, as will the eastbound Highway 10 connector to southbound Highway 71.
The closure will continue until Sunday at 10 a.m.
The southbound closure will repeat Sunday at 10 p.m. and continue until Monday at 6 a.m.
The northbound closure will repeat Monday, beginning at 9 p.m., until Tuesday, 5 a.m.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area. Caltrans officials said area residents and businesses should anticipate noise, vibration and dust from construction.