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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Drivers who rely on State Route 78 (SR-78) near Mar Vista Drive should prepare for full closures during certain time periods beginning next week, as Caltrans contractors begin a series of demolition operations.

From Monday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 14, all lanes of specific SR-78 sections will be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews carry out demolition work on parts of the Mar Vista Bridge. The project is part of ongoing improvement and expansion efforts in the area, according to Caltrans.

Detours and closures

Here's a breakdown of detours and closures in the impacted area:

-- Westbound SR-78 will be fully closed Monday and Tuesday (Aug. 11–12) between Sycamore Avenue and Vista V

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