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Forest Roads Close Due to Impending Storm

Angeles Forest Highway and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road closed Thursday evening in anticipation of a storm rolling through.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works closed the following county roads within the Angeles Forest beginning 11:30 p.m. last evening due to forecasted rain, snow and the potential for icy road conditions.

• Angeles Forest Highway from Aliso Canyon Road to Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road

• Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Angeles Forest Highway to SR-2 (Angeles Crest Highway)

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Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles, including Public Works personnel. Local access will not be permitted until weather conditions have improved, the roads have been made safe for travel and closures have been lifted.

Kerjon Lee, Public Affairs Manager for  L.A. County Public Works, said the Department was taking this action as a safety precaution.

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“We urge residents to continue to monitor news broadcasts, or visit the CARE website at www.dpwcare.org for further updates,” Lee said in a press release.

Residents, business owners and persons with access or functional needs may also call  2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org.

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