Description:
Update and improve key I-5 interchanges such as Avenida Pico, Ortega Highway, Avery Parkway, La Paz Road, El Toro Road, and others to relieve street congestion around older interchanges and on ramps. In addition to the project described above, regional plans also include improvements to the local interchanges at Camino Capistrano, Oso Parkway, Alicia Parkway and Barranca Parkway using federal and state funds.
Status:
The City of San Juan Capistrano released a draft of the environmental analysis of proposed improvements to the I-5/Ortega Highway (SR-74) interchange for public review. The city, working with Caltrans, identified five alternatives to improve traffic flow within the interchange. Theses five options will be reviewed by various public agencies and the general public, and their comments will be considered before a final design alternative is selected.
Present Day Congestion:
Varies by location. Each local interchange suffers from high, recurrent congestion in morning and afternoon peak periods.
Benefits:
Varies by location. Each local interchange offers community benefits including congestion relief and improved freeway access.
Cost (2005 $):
$258.0 million.
Issues:
Contingent on findings from Project Study Reports (estimated 2008 to 2012 completion).
External Funding:
Potential linkages to non-Measure M funded local interchange projects such as Culver Drive and Ortega Highway.
Risks:
Limited right-of-way in certain locations may require right-of-way acquisition. Major Investment Study currently underway may modify proposed plans. Project C needs to be integrated with the local interchange upgrades.
Related Projects:
I-5 widening, south of the El Toro “Y”
Involved Agencies:
Caltrans, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Lake Forest, TCA
References:
Caltrans District 12 Proposed Projects (2004); 2006 Long Range Transportation Plan; I-5/SR-74 PSR
More Information:
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