Construction Update - Week of June 26, 2023

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JUNE 26, 2023

CLOSURES TO KNOW,

BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD

Did you know...

you can view weekly closures on the I-5 South County Improvements map on octa.org/i5southcounty?

Click on the link below to learn more.

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PROJECT MILESTONE

SOUTHBOUND I-5 EL TORO ROAD

ON-RAMP REOPENS

Crews safely and efficiently completed excavation, paving and restriping work during the extended closure on southbound I-5 El Toro Rd. on-ramp and reopened on time.

The southbound I-5 on-ramp is now in its final stage, with motorists utilizing the new two-lane configuration for the on-ramp with the additional lane. Motorists will also experience a smoother ride on the new rubberized roadway which helps absorb road noise.

The remaining work items include completing the on-ramp metering system, slope establishment and lighting at the ramp entrance.

The project team would like thank you for your patience during this closure to complete this important project milestone.

NIGHTLY RAMP CLOSURES

ALICIA PARKWAY

Crews will be conducting work at Alicia Pkwy. and the I-5 requiring nightly northbound and southbound on-and off-ramp closures. Detours will be in place to assist motorists.

WHEN:

Nightly, June 26-30, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Nightly on-and off-ramp closures at northbound and southbound I-5 at Alicia Pkwy.
Signage will be in place to assist motorists
View the project closure chart for a list of all nightly closures

The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

NIGHTLY LANE REDUCTIONS

AVERY PARKWAY

Crews will be conducting bridge work at Avery Pkwy. requiring nightly eastbound and westbound lane reductions between Marguerite Pkwy. and Camino Capistrano. Detours will be in place to assist motorists.

WHEN:

Nightly, June 26-30, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Nightly eastbound and westbound Avery Pkwy. lane reductions between Marguerite Pkwy. and Camino Capistrano
Signage will be in place to assist motorists

The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

The construction crews are making great progress on the I-5 South County Improvements project and important closures and activities are up ahead.

Southbound I-5 Avery Pkwy. off-ramp paving work underway and the ramp should be completed by the end of summer. Crews will also begin work on the new Avery Pkwy. eastbound lanes.

Paving operations will take this summer at northbound I-5 Crown Valley Pkwy. off-ramp.

VIEW THIS WEEK'S CLOSURES

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project, which spans the cities of Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel, is expected to be completed in 2025.

OCTA and Caltrans are working together to improve freeway capacity and operations on a 6.5-mile stretch of I-5 from SR-73 to El Toro Road in south Orange County. This voter-approved $580-million project will:

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