Construction Alert as of Sept. 11: Interstate 5 (I-405 to SR-55)

As of Sept. 11, 2026

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Segment 1 (I-405 to Yale Avenue)

Project Activities

ONGOING WORK

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NIGHTLY SB I-5 CLOSURES

FOR OVERHEAD SIGN REMOVAL

Nighttime activities are expected to start for the removal of overhead signage on southbound (SB) I-5. This work requires nightly full closures of:

SB I-5 between Barranca Parkway and Sand Canyon Avenue
SB I-5 Connector to SB SR-133
SB I-5 Sand Canyon Avenue on-ramp
Northbound (NB) I-5 carpool (HOV) lane adjacent to the center median

For more information on these closures and associated detours, please view the detour map above, the Google Interactive Map, or plan your route using the Waze navigation app.

Anticipated Schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Anticipated Work Hours

Nighttime: As early as 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

SB lane closures start as early as 9 p.m., followed by the full closure at 10 p.m.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Crews will continue electrical and striping work on NB and SB I-5. Nighttime freeway lane closures, as well as full ramp and connector closures will be necessary as early as 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 and continuing intermittently until 5 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Anticipated Work Hours

Daytime: As early as 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nighttime: As early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

*This work may be loud and ongoing. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

*Freeway and street lane closures will occur regularly throughout the duration of the project's construction. At least one lane will be open to traffic at all times, unless otherwise specified. See closure section above for more information.

Segment 2 (Yale Avenue to SR-55)

Project Activities

COMING SOON

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BRIDGE GIRDER WORK AND FULL ROAD CLOSURES JAMBOREE ROAD/I-5 BRIDGE

Nighttime construction activities and closures are expected to take place for bridge girder installation at the Jamboree Road/I-5 bridge. This work will require full road closures of Jamboree at I-5. Crews are expected to alternate work and closures between both sides of Jamboree.

For more information on these closures and associated detours, please view the detour maps above, the Google Interactive Map, or plan your route using the Waze navigation app.

Anticipated Schedule

As early as Monday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Oct. 2.

Anticipated Work Hours

Daytime: As early as 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nighttime: As early as 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

CIDH ACTIVITIES & DEMOLITION FOR DRAINAGE WORK AT PETERS CANYON HIKING & RIDING TRAIL/I-5 BRIDGE

Remaining daytime construction activities are expected at the I-5 Peters Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail Bridge for cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) work.

Intermittent full closures of the Peters Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail at I-5 may occur through late 2026 for moving equipment in the construction area.

At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times, unless otherwise noted.

Additional construction activities and closures are expected for the demolition of portions of the channel at the Peters Canyon Hiking & Riding Trail for drainage work. This work requires full closures of westbound (WB) and eastbound (EB) Peters Canyon Trail between Bryan Avenue and Harvard Avenue/Walnut Avenue.

Anticipated Schedule

CIDH: As early as mid-September.

Demolition for Drainage Work: As early as the week of Sept. 21.

Anticipated Work Hours

Daytime: As early as 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nighttime: As early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

ONGOING WORK

CIDH ACTIVITIES AT EL MODENA TUSTIN CHANNEL/I-5 BRIDGE

Daytime construction activities are ongoing at the I-5/El Modena Tustin Channel Bridge for CIDH work.

Daytime work is anticipated to occur behind concrete barriers and nighttime work requires intermittent NB and SB I-5 lane closures and related on- and off-ramps.

Anticipated Schedule

Ongoing through mid-week of Sept. 14.

Anticipated Work Hours

Daytime: As early as 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nighttime: As early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

RETAINING WALL AND SOUND WALL CONSTRUCTION

Retaining wall (RW) and sound wall (SW) construction activities, including demolition and wall construction, are ongoing and expected to continue along NB and SB I-5.

For the latest wall locations and construction schedule information, please visit the Google Interactive Map.

Anticipated Work Hours

Daytime: As early as 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nighttime: As early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Closures

Daytime work is anticipated to occur behind concrete barriers and nighttime work requires intermittent NB and SB I-5 lane closures and related on-and-off-ramps.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Crews continue with general highway construction, including electrical work, paving, and concrete barrier (K-rail) activities, on and along NB and SB I-5. Nighttime full freeway lane closures are necessary starting as early as 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 and continuing intermittently until 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Neighboring Project

City of Irvine Long-Term Closure

Please note: Ongoing through October, the City of Irvine and Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) will continue water relocation activities on Culver near the I-5 bridge. This work requires WB Culver under the bridge to be reduced to one lane. Work and lane closures are expected Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact the City of Irvine or IRWD for more information.

*This work may be loud and ongoing. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

Google Map

View the latest closures and detours using our Google Interactive Map, or plan your route using the Waze navigation app. 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.

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