Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by Caltrans.

Caltrans officials are expecting to close parts of Antelope Valley Freeway SR-14 from Golden State Freeway I-5 to Sand Canyon Road next week for a pavement rehabilitation project.

Closures are as follows and subject to change.

Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5

Northbound SR-14

•         7 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Up to three lanes between I-5 Freeway & Sand Canyon Rd
•         6 p.m. to 3 p.m. – On and Off Ramps CLOSED between Sierra Highway & Sand Canyon Rd

Southbound SR-14

•         6 p.m. to 5 a.m. – Up to three lanes between Sand Canyon Rd & I-5 Freeway
•         5 p.m. to 5 a.m. – On and Off Ramps CLOSED between Sand Canyon Rd & Sierra Highway

Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 6

Northbound SR-14

•         7 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Up to three lanes between I-5 Freeway & Sand Canyon Rd
•         6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – On and Off Ramps CLOSED between Sierra Highway & Sand Canyon Rd

Southbound SR-14

•         6 p.m. to 7 a.m. – Up to three lanes between Sand Canyon Rd & I-5 Freeway
•         5 p.m. to 7 a.m. – On and Off Ramps CLOSED between Sand Canyon Rd & Sierra Highway

This project may require FULL Freeway closures. Advance notices will be provided.

Detours will be posted. New pavement will improve mobility and enhance safety for motorists.  J McLoughlin Engineering Co. is the contractor on this $6 million project which is expected to complete in the summer of 2016.

Caltrans advises motorists to please “Be Work Zone Alert”.