After California officials initially feared that a crucial section of Interstate 10 might close for months, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that it would reopen by Tuesday at the latest.
Southern California residents are bracing for longer commutes over the next month, after a fire forced the closure of a central freeway segment. But they don’t seem to be panicking yet.
All lanes on a part of Interstate 10 remained closed a day after two nearby storage yards were engulfed in flames. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.