Originally Posted by rejunivated
In the past during non-peak hours, commute is fine. But traffic has gotten worse over the last couple of years even during non-peak. For one who often commutes between Encino/Bel-Air and Carson during Midday at 1-2pm, very rarely has there been smooth relief on the 405. From the moment I enter the ramp near the Getty to the exit at Wilmington, it has mostly been bumper to bumper.
You are absolutely correct about that stretch of the 405 from the Getty down to LAX. But after LAX it opens up just fine except during the late afternoon. It's not completely open, but traffic moves well enough in comparison to north of LAX.
Commute on the 110 from the 405 to San Pedro during the afternoon is also heavily congested and won't be much faster if you continue further on the 405 south.
In my experience, the 110 is only congested for a mile or so south of the 405 during the afternoon rush. From there it opens up and it is very open on the bridge and the rest of the route into Long Beach.