Description :
Build a new northbound lane between Orangewood Avenue and Lambert Road. Other projects include improvements to the Lambert interchange and the addition of a northbound truck-climbing lane between Lambert and the county line. In addition to the project described above, regional plans include new carpool ramps at Cerritos Avenue using federal and state funds.
Status:
OCTA is preparing the final design for a new northbound lane on the Orange Freeway (SR-57) from Orangethorpe Avenue to Lambert Avenue through the communities of Fullerton, Placentia, and Brea. It is expected that the widening of the freeway in the northbound direction can be accommodated within the existing right of way. In addition, the OCTA is preparing an environmental analysis to add a new northbound lane on SR- 57 between Katella Street and Lincoln Avenue in the Anaheim area. This study will identify any potential environmental impacts of the project and will propose mitigation measures to minimize any unavoidable impacts.
Benefits:
The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. By 2030, this volume will increase by 15 percent, bringing it up to 363,000 vehicles per day.
Cost (2005 $):$258.7 million.
Issues:
Contingent on findings from environmental documents. Coordination with local interchange projects such as Lambert, and ARTIC related freeway access improvements.
External Funding:
CMIA, possible Measure M1
Risks:
Limited right-of-way in certain sections may require non-standard shoulder and lane widths to minimize right-of-way acquisition.
Related Projects:
SR-91 improvements, SR-57 to I-5; SR-57 to SR-55
Involved Agencies:
Caltrans, Orange, Anaheim, Placentia, Fullerton, Brea
References:
Orangethorpe to Lambert PSR (2004); Katella to Lincoln PSR (2003); Caltrans District 12 Proposed Projects (2004); Lambert interchange PSR; 2006 Long-Range Transportation Plan
More Information:
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