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L.A. Metro, Caltrans To Close 5 Freeway In Santa Clarita

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are scheduled to fully close both directions of the 5 Freeway this weekend in Newhall. The 5 Freeway is set to be closed between the 14 Freeway to Calgrove Boulevard from 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, according to Officials. ...

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5 Freeway Lanes Reduced In Castaic For Nighttime Construction

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Only one or two lanes of the 5 Freeway are expected to be open for traffic in Castaic Sunday through Thursday nights for the next two weeks. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises motorists that, starting Sunday night, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Aug. 17, some lanes in the 5 Freeway are expected to be closed at night Sundays through ...

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Northbound 5 Freeway To Be Closed Overnight This Week

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This week, the 5 Freeway is expected to be closed for construction during overnight hours through the Newhall Pass. Due to the I-5 North County Enhancement Project, there are expected full directional closures from SR-14 (14 Freeway) to Calgrove Boulevard from Monday through Wednesday, from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. The goal of the I-5 North County Enhancement project is to ...

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5 Freeway Traffic Capacity Enhancements In Newhall Pass Approved By Metro

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5 Freeway traffic improvements in the Newhall Pass were approved by the Los Angeles County Metro board of directors, officials said Thursday. The board unanimously approved actions Thursday to move forward on two projects identified by North Los Angeles County leaders and residents as high priorities under Measure M. This will include a construction support services contract for the I-5 ...

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Freeway Improvement Projects – Victor Lindenheim of The Golden State Gateway Coalition – June 23, 2020

Host: Tori Topic: The I-5 Coalition Guest: Victor Lindenheim Right Click Here To Download! Click Here To Listen! Victor Lindenheim, Executive Director of the Golden State Gateway Coalition. The group is a non-profit advocacy coalition that looks to bring awareness and improving roadway transportation in North Los Angeles. Mr. Lindenheim describes work that has been done and work that continues to be ...

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$247 Million Allocated For 5 Freeway Improvement In Santa Clarita

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It was announced Wednesday that $247 million was allocated for improving the 5 Freeway between the Newhall Pass and Castaic, officials said. An allocation to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority of $247 million was approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) Wednesday at its regularly scheduled meeting, conducted via teleconference and webcast. The funds are to be applied ...

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No More ‘Bypass Lanes’ In Place On 5 Freeway Near Santa Clarita

There are no more “bypass lanes” in place on the 5 Freeway near Santa Clarita, after years of construction, officials said. In summer 2017, the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) started replacing placement to improve the 5 Freeway corridor through the Santa Clarita Valley, according to Michael Comeaux, spokesperson for CalTrans. “That is it for the ‘bypass lanes’ for this ...

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5 Freeway Motorists Could Receive Up To $10,000 From Caltrans For Potholes, Construction

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) could compensate drivers for up to $10,000 worth of damage caused by potholes and construction on the 5 Freeway. Construction on the 5 Freeway in the Santa Clarita Valley has not only caused traffic, but damage to vehicles as well, prompting Caltrans officials to remind drivers of a system to file a claim for ...

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Caltrans To Open Additional Lane On 5 Freeway Near Castaic For Holiday Traffic

The California Department of Transportation is set to open an additional lane of the 5 Freeway near Castaic this week in an effort to ease holiday traffic. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Caltrans is working to help drivers avoid the heavy traffic congestion that occurred in three northbound lanes over the ...

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5 Freeway Traffic ‘Emergency Plan’ Passed By Los Angeles County Supervisors

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an “emergency plan” Tuesday to address 5 Freeway traffic due to construction. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Santa Clarita as part of the 5th District, proposed a motion to form a partnership between the agencies involved with construction ...

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