Patch specifically notes the two-lane reduction in the area of the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks. The result: less roadway capacity overnight and on Saturday and Sunday, plus detours for trips involving the closed connectors.

What’s changing on southbound I-405 (July 24–27)

During the work window, Caltrans says:

• Southbound I-405 reduced to two lanes through the U.S. 101 connectors
• Burbank Boulevard on-ramp to southbound I-405 closed
• Northbound I-405 off-ramp to Getty Center Drive closed
• Northbound U.S. 101 connector to southbound I-405 closed

Northbound I-405 is described by Caltrans as not being impacted by lane reductions, but drivers still need to account for the connector/off-ramp closures listed above. Even if your car is going north, these closures can shape traffic patterns around the interchanges.

Detour for northbound U.S. 101 → southbound I-405

Caltrans provides a specific reroute for drivers who normally use the closed northbound U.S. 101 connector to reach southbound I-405:

• Exit northbound U.S. 101 at the Sepulveda Boulevard off-ramp
• Head south on Sepulveda Boulevard
• Use the Sepulveda Boulevard on-ramp to get onto southbound I-405

Drivers who rely on regular connector access points (especially overnight and early-morning commuters) may want to pre-plan this detour before leaving home.

Why Sherman Oaks drivers should plan ahead

With southbound I-405 operating at reduced capacity through the U.S. 101 connectors, delays can spill over beyond the exact lane-reduction segment—particularly when ramps and connectors are closed. Businesses with deliveries, parents coordinating school-time schedules, and anyone commuting between the Westside and the San Fernando Valley may find that normal travel times don’t hold up as reliably during the weekend window.

Caltrans also reminds drivers that construction schedules can shift due to weather or operational needs, including changes to closure times, lanes closed, and other details.

Check before you drive: Quickmap and current conditions

Caltrans directs drivers to confirm real-time impacts using Caltrans Quickmap. Caltrans’ Road Information page for I-405 is also intended to help residents verify current conditions as the weekend progresses.

If you’re traveling southbound I-405 through the Sherman Oaks area this weekend, plan for tighter capacity and verify the latest closures shortly before departure.

Sources

• Caltrans District 7 notice (July 24–27 schedule + closures + detour)
• Patch: resident-facing summary for the Sherman Oaks / 101 area
• Caltrans Road Information (I-405) for live updates

The closure is limited to that stretch, and officials say local access to homes and businesses will be maintained even though through traffic will be detoured.

Where the closure is happening

The temporary shutdown applies to the East Garner Road segment between Auburn Knightdale Road and Rock Quarry Road. If you regularly use that corridor, plan for routing changes once the closure begins.

Local reporting from ABC11 and additional context from The News & Observer describe the practical impact of the detour plan while access for nearby properties is intended to stay open.

How drivers are being rerouted

NCDOT and the NC Turnpike Authority say the signed detour route runs through Auburn Knightdale Road and Rock Quarry Road. In other words, drivers traveling through the closure area should plan to switch to those roads instead of trying to pass through the closed segment.

Because a detour changes the path vehicles take, it can affect typical travel times—especially during commute hours and for delivery traffic.

Local access will remain, but don’t expect the same convenience

The Town of Garner’s notice reiterates that local access to homes and businesses will be maintained during the construction window. That guidance is meant to reassure nearby residents and businesses that access won’t be cut off.

At the same time, “local access maintained” doesn’t mean through traffic continues as usual. Even residents and nearby businesses should expect routes shown on navigation apps may need to be adjusted during the closure, and how some turns and movements work can vary with day-to-day construction activity.

What Raleigh-area commuters and delivery drivers should do now

• Re-plan trips immediately if your commute or errands usually use East Garner Road in the Auburn Knightdale Road Rock Quarry Road area.
• Build in extra buffer time for the next month-plus, since the detour routes traffic through nearby streets.
• Follow the signs for routing and watch for updates—timing is described as around July 13, and conditions can change during construction.
• For deliveries and service visits, confirm the approach route so drivers don’t waste time attempting a pass-through that may be blocked.

Because the work is expected to last about 45 days, the closure should be a daily planning factor for anyone who drives that area frequently during the project window.

Sources

• NCDOT press release: East Garner Road closure for Complete 540 Phase 2 (announced July 2, 2026)
• ABC11 Raleigh-Durham (WTVD): East Garner Road closing for 45 days
• Raleigh News & Observer: East Garner Road will be closed for weeks
• Town of Garner: Section of East Garner Road to Close for Approximately 45 Days Starting July 13

PennDOT says its project is currently in Step 2 of 4 (Design), with the next step listed as Construction. PennDOT’s public outreach includes:

• In-person open house: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM at the Bethlehem Township Municipal Building, 4225 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020.
• Virtual plans display: available online starting June 23, 2026.

PennDOT also provides a “Submit a Comment” option on its project page during the June 23–July 23, 2026 public comment period.

Local meeting coverage ahead of the open house also flagged the same broad topics residents are likely to focus on, including ramp/turn improvements, additional through-lane capacity on Route 191, sidewalks, and a reworking of Brodhead Road near the intersection.

Where the project is and who is affected

The interchange is in Bethlehem Township at the intersection of U.S. 22 and Route 191. PennDOT says the project area also includes the intersections of Route 191 and Brodhead Road (east and west) and Route 191 and Highfield Drive.

What PennDOT says the project is fixing

On U.S. 22, PennDOT says the existing westbound acceleration lane and eastbound deceleration lane at Route 191 are substandard in length and will be extended to meet minimum design criteria.

PennDOT also says the interchange structures are constrained: neither structure is wide enough to accommodate the acceleration lane, and widening of the structure over Norfolk Southern Railroad is not possible due to vertical clearance requirements. In PennDOT’s description, the structures will be replaced, the profile of U.S. 22 will be raised to meet vertical clearance requirements, and shoulder widths will increase to meet current criteria.

On Route 191, PennDOT says an additional through lane both northbound and southbound will be provided to eliminate lane drops and inefficient weave conditions that occur between ramp intersections.

What’s proposed in the design-stage plan

PennDOT’s proposed interchange changes include:

• Turn-lane changes: dedicated northbound right turn lane at the U.S. 22 eastbound and westbound ramp terminal intersections, plus dedicated left turn lanes at Route 191 with Highfield Drive, the U.S. 22 eastbound ramps, the U.S. 22 westbound ramps, and Brodhead Road.
• Signal updates: PennDOT says each of these four intersections will be signalized.
• Pedestrian improvements: new sidewalks along the corridor.
• Route 191 / Brodhead Road reconfiguration: a traditional four-way intersection to accommodate high existing and anticipated truck traffic, with the existing at-grade railroad crossing on Brodhead Road west of Route 191 relocated.
• Bridge/structure work: a new structure over Monocacy Creek.

PennDOT’s project page lists a proposed construction start in Fall 2031 and a proposed end in Fall 2034.

How to participate before July 23

PennDOT says your questions and concerns are being accepted through July 23, 2026 during the formal public comment period. Use the “Submit a Comment” link/button on the PennDOT project page to send feedback.

What to watch next

PennDOT’s project status stays in design (Step 2 of 4) while the public comment period runs through July 23. The next step on PennDOT’s page is Construction.

Sources

• PennDOT District 5 — U.S. 22 / Route 191 Interchange Reconstruction Project (official project page)
• Bethlehem Township (Northampton County) — open-house notice hub
• Lehigh Valley News Briefs — local meeting/open-house announcement (reader Q&A themes)

What’s changing on U.S. 218

Iowa DOT describes the project as continuous single-lane closures (instead of fully closing the road) while crews resurface the highway with hot-mix asphalt. The notice also says some work will happen at night, when traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Where the work is in Waterloo

The lane closure limits run from the west U.S. 63 interchange to the Cedar River bridge. Drivers traveling between west Waterloo and the Cedar River/downtown area should expect the most consistent work-zone impacts on that stretch.

When it will run

Iowa DOT says the closures are expected to continue through mid-October, weather permitting. Because construction schedules can change, residents and businesses should treat the end date as an estimate.

What drivers should expect

Even with one lane remaining open in each direction, continuous single-lane work zones can mean:

• Slower travel through the work limits
• Delays, especially during peak commute times and delivery windows
• More variability in drive times from day to day

KILJ Radio also urged travelers to allow extra time and check for updates during the project period.

Get updates: set up Iowa 511 alerts

For day-to-day traveler information and updates, Iowa DOT points drivers to Iowa 511. The Iowa 511 help page explains how to create a personalized 511 account and schedule email/text alerts for your favorite routes, places, and areas.

Quick practical checklist:

• Plan extra time for U.S. 218 trips through the Waterloo work limits.
• Check 511 before you leave, especially on days when overnight work could affect morning conditions.
• For businesses and deliveries: coordinate schedules so you’re not stacking appointments behind the single-lane restrictions.

Sources

• Iowa DOT: Lane Closures on U.S. 218 in Waterloo Begin July 6
• KILJ Radio: Waterloo U.S. 218 construction could impact southeast Iowa travelers
• Iowa 511 Help: How to create and manage a 511 account (alerts)