Authorities are in the process of reopening all lanes of the 405 Freeway near Redondo Beach and Lawndale after they were shut down because of a hazardous materials spill, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. Authorities received a call at 11:02 a.m. about the problem, which forced both the north- and southbound lanes to be closed, the CHP said. The onramp to Hawthorne Boulevard also was closed, authorities said. The CHP said a vehicle carrying thioglycolic acid was involved in a crash, spilling a small amount on the freeway. By 2:10 p.m., all northbound lanes of the 405 were reopened, and the southbound lanes were expected to reopen shortly, CHP said.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 23, 2020 21:24 UTC