By Caltrans Press Release
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the lanes
and connector listed below as part of a $161 million improvement project to construct High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes and a direct HOV lane connector at the I-5/SR-14
interchange. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.
For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow
for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible.
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Lane closure information for this and other freeway projects is available on the Caltrans
Golden State Freeway (I-5)
Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15
Northbound I-5 connector to northbound SR-14
TIME: 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Southbound I-5 off-ramp to Balboa Boulevard
TIME: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14)
Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15
Southbound SR-14 from Sierra Highway to I-5
TIME: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Southbound SR-14 off-ramp to San Fernando Road
TIME: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Southbound SR-14 connector to southbound I-5
TIME: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
About the Project
This project involves the construction of an elevated two-lane direct HOV connector at the I-
5/SR-14 interchange and construction of HOV lanes in both directions at the interchange.
The direct HOV connector enables freeway-to-freeway transfers without exiting the carpool
lane.
The project will relieve congestion, improve traffic flow, enhance safety and improve traffic
operations on both freeways at the interchange. The work is part of Caltrans’ effort to
provide motorists with a seamless carpool lane network in California.
Work began in July 2008 and is on track to be completed in spring 2013. The direct HOV
connector opened to traffic in December 2012. Caltrans thanks the motoring public for their
patience and understanding during construction.
To find out more about I-5 improvements currently underway, visit www.I-5info.com.
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