Gavin Newsom, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attend a news conference Sunday at Caltrans headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)Several things must occur before construction can begin — starting with an investigation into the cause of the fire. Commuters were encouraged to take alternate routes, avoid the area altogether or use public transit to help ease traffic flow through the downtown area as work on the freeway continues. Los Angeles firefighters continue to assess the damage from a fire under the 10 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 13, 2023 12:54 UTC