northbound

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The California Department of Transportation said in a statement Wednesday that there was no timeline for when the northbound lanes would be reopened.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The California Highway Patrol closed all northbound lanes at West Channel Street around 10:50 p.m. and all southbound lanes around 3:30 a.m. at West Harry Bridges Boulevard, CHP Officer Mike Nasir said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Police said a grey Ford Kuga was seen driving northbound on the southbound carriageway of the M90, near junction seven, at about 22:30 on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Three lanes on the northbound stretch of the 5 Freeway at Los Feliz Boulevard remained closed midmorning because of the incident, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

We’re sent in teams of two to search cars on the northbound side of the freeway, maybe a quarter mile up, because all the closer cars have already been inspected.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman