Originally Posted by rejunivated
Without PCH or Sepulveda, what other quicker side streets or highways are available to reach El Segundo? As I stated previously, the 405 is always congested. Taking the St. Thomas Bridge would lead to the 110. From the 110, one would either have to connect to the 405 or the 105 to reach El Segundo. Going 110 north then 105 west isn't going to be faster than taking the congested 405 north.
As I said earlier, the morning is fine on the 405. It doesn't jam up until you reach LAX. In the early afternoon, between LAX and the 710 it is also fine. No traffic jams until you reach Long Beach and even then it doesn't get really bad til you turn down to OC. Later in the afternoon it gets worse, and if it is really bad you can turn down the 110 to the bridge.
I lived in Long Beach for 10 years. The first 5 I traveled all over LA county. The second 5 I flew over 200,000 miles per year so I went between Long Beach and El Segundo a great many times at all different hours. The only times I had significant traffic problems were in late afternoons or if there was an accident mucking things up.
However if you want objective information, see
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