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Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2008
By Sue Doyle
SHERMAN OAKS - In a plan that suits environmentalists and should unclog traffic at one of the world's most gridlocked freeway interchanges, Caltrans on Tuesday unveiled a $135 million proposal to expand a connector at the 405 and 101 freeways.
Calling for the demolition of a one-lane, sharp-turning ramp linking the southbound San Diego Freeway to the westbound Ventura Freeway, the plan aims to replace it with a two-lane bridge over the Sepulveda Dam.
While it would cut off access from Burbank Boulevard to the 101 forever, it also avoids cutting into land from the adjacent 225-acre Sepulveda Basin wildlife refuge, unlike two other proposals considered by the state in a 285-page environmental impact report.
"We are really pleased that a reasonable decision was reached that will improve the safety of drivers going through the interchange without having to damage the wildlife area," said Chris Van Beveren, San Fernando Valley Audubon Society board member
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