SANTA CLARITA, CA — As part of the ongoing I-5 North County Enhancements Project, all southbound lanes of I-5 will be temporarily closed for three nights while crews install three permanent overhead signs. The signs will be placed along southbound I-5 between SR-14 and Calgrove Boulevard, including one on the Weldon Canyon Road Bridge.
Designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow, the new signs will display standard information such as exit directions and freeway transitions for both automobiles and trucks.
WHEN:
- Monday, Aug. 11, 10 p.m. to Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 4 a.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 12, 10 p.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 4 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10 p.m. to Thursday, Aug. 14, at 4 a.m.
WHERE:
- Full directional closures of southbound I-5 between SR-14 and Calgrove Boulevard
Detour Routes:
Primary Detour:
Motorists traveling southbound on I-5 should exit at Newhall Ranch Road, continue east on Newhall Ranch Road/Golden Valley Road and connect to the southbound SR-14/I-5 interchange.
Local Access Detour:
Drivers may exit at Calgrove Boulevard, continue south on The Old Road, then south on San Fernando Road and Sepulveda Boulevard to access the southbound I-5 on-ramp at Roxford Street.
The construction zone will be protected by k-rail, with a reduced speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Access for emergency responders will be maintained throughout construction.
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The I-5 North County Enhancements Project is designed to do the following:
- Enhance safety and improve traffic flow for motorists and freight along the I-5 corridor.
- Reduce congestion and improve commute times.
- Support long-term growth and economic development in North Los Angeles County.
- This $679 million project is one of Metro’s Twenty-Eight by ’28 initiatives and is scheduled for completion in 2026, well ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
For more information about the project, please visit metro.net/I-5enhancements. The project team can be reached at 213.922.2772 or by email at i5enhancements@metro.net.
About Metro — The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 1 million boardings daily on four light rail and two subway lines and 119 bus lines utilizing 2,000 low-emission buses.
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