The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following lanes, ramps and connectors of the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) and the Golden State Freeway (I-5) 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.
Antelope Freeway (SR-14) Closures
Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18
Sierra Highway to northbound SR-14 onramp
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Southbound SR-14 to northbound I-5 connector
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Southbound SR-14 to southbound I-5 collector road
TIME: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, June 19
Sierra Highway to Northbound SR-14 onramp
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Golden State Freeway (I-5) Closures
Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18
Southbound I-5 Balboa Boulevard offramp
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Southbound truck route collector road
TIME: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Northbound truck route collector road
TIME: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Northbound I-5 to northbound SR-14 connector
TIME: 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, June 19
Northbound I-5 to northbound SR-14 connector
TIME: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Southbound I-5 to Balboa Boulevard connector
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This project involves the construction of an elevated two-lane direct HOV connector at the I-5 and SR-14 interchange and construction of HOV lanes in both directions of I-5 at the interchange. A direct HOV connector will allow for freeway-to-freeway transfers without exiting the carpool lane.
The project will relieve congestion, improve traffic flow, enhance safety and improve traffic operations of both freeways at the I-5/SR-14 interchange. It will help provide motorists with a seamless carpool lane network in California.
Work began in July 2008 and is on track to wrap up in the fall of 2012. Caltrans thanks the motoring public for their patience and understanding during construction.
Closures are weather permitting and subject to change.