Upcoming Nightly Directional Freeway Closures for Girder Installation
Crews are anticipated to perform two weekends of nightly directional freeway closures to install girders for the new bridge:
Eastbound SR-91 Directional Freeway Closure
As early as 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Friday, March 6 (into Saturday morning) and as early as 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., Saturday, March 7 (into Sunday morning), eastbound (EB) SR-91 between the EB SR-91 off-ramp at Lakeview and Imperial Highway is scheduled to close.
Additionally, the following nighttime closures are anticipated to occur Friday, March 6 and Saturday March 7 (into Sunday morning):
Westbound (WB)/EB 91 Express Lanes between SR-55 and County Line
Northbound (NB) SR-91 Lakeview between Santa Ana Canyon Road and the WB off-ramp at Lakeview
EB SR-91 on-ramp at Lakeview
EB SR-91 off-ramp at Imperial Highway
Check the projectGoogle Map for exact closure times and real time schedule updates.
Westbound SR-91 Directional Freeway Closure
As early as 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., nightly, Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 (into Sunday morning), WB SR-91 between Lakeview Avenue and Tustin Avenue is scheduled to close.
Additionally, the following nighttime closures are anticipated to occur Friday, March 13 and Saturday March 14 (into Sunday morning):
EB/WB 91 Express Lanes between SR-55 and County Line
NB SR-91 Lakeview between Santa Ana Canyon Road to the WB off-ramp at Lakeview
EB SR-91 on-ramp at Lakeview Avenue
Check the projectGoogle Map for exact closure times and real time schedule updates.
New Temporary Lakeview Configuration Is Here
As of Monday, March 2 motorists traveling both NB and SB on Lakeview Avenue will use a new signalized intersection to access the newly realigned WB SR-91 straight on-ramp, and the WB SR-91 loop on-ramp at Lakeview Avenue has been permanently closed.
Additionally, the eastern side of Lakeview Avenue is fully closed to pedestrians through August 2026. The western side is accessible to pedestrians.
New Traffic Pattern:
NB motorists will turn left at the signal to access the on-ramp
SB motorists will turn right at the signal
Lakeview Avenue Bridge Construction
Falsework Construction for New Bridge
Crews have set up falsework, or temporary support structures, to prepare for the next phase of construction. In addition, crews are preparing for the second weekend of girder, steel support beams, installation.
Crews preparing to place temporary structures to build the next step of the new Lakeview Avenue bridge.
Completed concrete pour for a portion of the new Lakeview Avenue bridge.
Crews placing temporary support structures for construction of the new Lakeview Avenue bridge.
This work may be loud. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.
Crews continue work on a sound wall along the WB SR-91 on-ramp and a retaining wall along the EB SR-91 on-ramp. Daily construction activities will start as early as 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new walls are anticipated to be complete by mid-2026.
Crews placing and grouting the blocks that form the top of the sound wall along the WB SR-91 on-ramp and placing structural backfill for the retaining wall along the EB SR-91 on-ramp.
This work may be loud. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.
Segment 2: SR-55 to SR-57
Construction on Segment 2 of the SR-91 Improvement Project is expected to begin in mid-2026.
Segment 3: SR-57 Interchange
Construction on Segment 3 of the SR-91 Improvement Project is underway bringing major upgrades to the SR-91/SR-57 interchange and surrounding areas to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and support long-term mobility.
During the week of March 9, crews are scheduled to continue installing construction signs within the corridor. K-rail placement and clearing and grubbing activities are anticipated to occur in early April. Additional schedule updates will be shared in upcoming alerts.
Nighttime lane closures on EB and WB SR-91 will occur regularly throughout construction. At least one lane will be open to traffic at all times, unless otherwise specified.
WB SR-91 Loop On-Ramp at Lakeview:
Permanently closed
EB SR-91 Loop On-Ramp at Lakeview (Two-Year Closure):
The two-year closure started on July 7, 2025
91 Express Lanes Closures:
The following nighttime closures of the 91 Express Lanes will occur between SR-55/Tustin Avenue and the Orange County/Riverside County line.
WB 91 Express Lanes:
As early as 10 p.m., Thursday, March 12 to 5 a.m., Friday, March 13
The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.
For a full list of weekly closures and detours, and the most up-to-date project information, please click on the projectGoogle Mapbelow.
Bookmark the closures and detours map above for quick access to real-time construction information. Click on the construction icons to view activities and closure and detour information. Plan for additional travel time through the area. Detour signs will be in place to assist motorists.
About the Project
91 Connect Business Program
Sunrise Sewing Services
Address: 5130 E La Palma Ave #101, Anaheim, CA 92807
Phone: 714-312-0031
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The "91 Connect: Shop Local, Support Local" program supports businesses along the SR-91 Improvement Project corridor by promoting visibility and minimizing construction impacts through proactive outreach. Business spotlights on the project website, social media, and construction alerts, are all aimed to encourage the community to shop local and raise awareness of local businesses during construction. Click here to learn more.
Overview
The SR-91 (SR-57 to SR-55) Improvement Project will improve 6.6 miles of State Route 91 (SR-91) through Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Placentia and Yorba Linda. The project will improve mobility throughout the corridor, reduce weaving and merging between ramps, and improve on- and off-ramps. The project will reconstruct the La Palma Avenue, Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell Street, Tustin Avenue and Lakeview Avenue bridges and interchanges with standard lanes, shoulders and sidewalks in each direction. Visit our website for more information on segment and schedule details,octa.net/91improvements.