Construction Update - Week of October 10, 2022

OCTOBER 10, 2022

LA PAZ ROAD CLOSURE AND

NIGHTLY LANE REDUCTIONS

Crews will be demobilizing (moving out) the large drill rig crane used for major bridge work on La Paz Rd. Moving out the rig will require a nighttime road closure 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.12, to 4 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 between Cabot Road and Muirlands Boulevard.

Nightly lane reductions at La Paz Rd. will occur from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 14.

WHEN:

Full road closure from 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, to 4 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13
Nightly lane reductions from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Monday, Oct. 10 to Friday, Oct. 14

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Nightly closure of La Paz Rd. from Cabot Rd. to Muirlands Blvd. (Wednesday)
Lane reductions, La Paz Rd. (Monday-Friday)
Signs will be in place to assist motorists with detours

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

ALICIA PARKWAY NIGHTLY RAMP CLOSURES

Northbound and southbound ramps at Alicia Parkway will be closed 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly from Monday, Oct. 10, and continue through Friday, Oct. 14.

During these closures, motorists will be detoured to neighboring ramps. The closures are required so construction crews can safely and efficiently conduct ramp, drainage and electrical work throughout the Alicia Pkwy. interchange. Please view our detailed closure list at the link below.

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

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EL TORO ROAD LANE REDUCTIONS

Nightly lane reductions eastbound and westbound El Toro Rd. will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Tuesday, Oct. 11, Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 14 for bridge work.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Nightly lane reduction of El Toro Rd. from Rockfield Blvd. to Ave. De La Carlota
Signs will be in place to assist motorists with detours

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

REMINDER

The I-5 South County Improvements outreach team will be at the City of Mission Viejo's Walk Against Drugs event this Saturday, Oct. 15.

Have questions? Stop by and ask the team. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information on the event visit: Walk Against Drugs | City of Mission Viejo

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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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