MARCH 27, 2023

UPCOMING CLOSURES, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

FULL ROAD AND RAMP CLOSURES -

EL TORO ROAD

Crews will be conducting bridge and roadway work at I-5 and El Toro Road requiring full nightly closures and lane reductions from Rockfield Boulevard to Avenida De La Carlota, Monday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31. See chart below. In addition, northbound and southbound I-5 ramps will also be closed nightly. Detours will be in place.

WHEN:

• Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Nightly closures and lane reductions on El Toro Rd. between Rockfield Blvd. to Ave. De La Carlota
• Nightly ramp closures from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound loop on-ramp, southbound loop and direct on-ramp
• Signage will be in place to assist motorists with detours

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

BIKEWAY CLOSURE

The Aliso Creek Bikeway will close temporarily on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, March 27, for up to two weeks as crews perform maintenance under the bridge and adjacent to southbound I-5. Please watch for bikeway detour signage.

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

UPCOMING ONLINE COMMUNITY MEETING

Join the I-5 South County Improvements team for an online community meeting Wednesday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. as we share project progress from our hard-working crews and upcoming closure information. The meeting will take place on Zoom and will be recorded for later viewing.

WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION MONTH

During the month of March, the I-5 South County Improvements team celebrates Women in Transportation and the significant impact they've made in this industry. Follow along as the project team shares stories featuring individuals who left a lasting impression.

This week, we spotlight Wilma Russey who became a high-profile transportation pioneer by launching her career as New York City’s first female taxi driver. Russey helped pave the way for other women to pursue similar transportation careers, and she did so with an enviable blend of sophistication and savvy. Her standard on-the-job apparel – including black leather gloves as well as a leopard-skin hat and stole – captured the public imagination. In addition, her strong background as a mechanic gave her a huge advantage over many of her fellow taxi drivers when it came to making needed on-the-spot car repairs.

A YEAR IN REVIEW

VIEW THIS WEEK'S CLOSURES