A stretch of Griffith Park Drive is permanently closing to drivers as part of an effort to protect pedestrians and reduce traffic in the popular park.
Many commuters used the road to avoid congestion on the 5 and 134 freeways, but the Board of Recreation and Parks Commission voted Thursday to extend the temporary closure of the roadway indefinitely.
The commission determined the road was unsafe for cyclists, equestrians, hikers and pedestrians, as well as wildlife in the park. The commission said the road's closure eliminated access to that route, keeping approximately 1,950 vehicles off Griffith Park Drive on weekdays and 2,000 vehicles on weekend days.
"Safety in our parks is at the forefront of our department's mission, and we will continue our commitment to improve mobility to and within Griffith Park," said Jimmy Kim, general manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks.
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