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LOS ANGELES - Weekend closures on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass have been delayed by two weeks, according to an announcement from Caltrans on Tuesday.

What we know:

The closures were originally planned for the weekend of August 8-11 but have been rescheduled for the weekend of August 22-25.

According to a statement from Caltrans, the work will begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, August 22, and conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, August 25.

The project is part of a $143.7 million I-405 Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Van Nuys and Westwood.

Extended weekend closures are expected to occur approximately every two weeks for about 25 weekends.

What we don't know:

Caltrans did not provide a reason for the two-week delay in the work schedule.

Local perspective:

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