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OCTA is preparing the final design for a new
northbound lane on SR-57 from Orangethorpe Avenue to Lambert Avenue
through the communities of Fullerton and Brea. It is expected that the
widening of the freeway in the northbound direction can generally be
accommodated within the existing right of way. In addition, 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. Construction is expected to begin on the first
segments of the project in 2010.
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Reducing Traffic and Congestion
For more than 50 years, the Orange Freeway (SR-57) has been
integrally linked to Orange County’s growth and legacy. 
During its five-decade
history, this road has been uniquely intertwined with the evolution of many of
the county’s most notable attractions. Like the region and destinations it
serves, the SR-57 is a classic landmark unto itself.
Improving Travel on
SR- 57
A new and improved edition of SR-57 is now under way. This
includes adding a northbound lane from north of the SR-91 near Orangethorpe Avenue in Placentia to
Lambert Road in Brea, as well as between Katella Avenue and Lincoln Avenue in
Anaheim. These improvements will reduce congestion, increase traffic flow and
enhance the safety of one of Orange County’s signature freeways.
The Orangethorpe to Lambert
segment was the first project to be approved with the completion of the
environmental phase in December 2007. The project is currently in the design
phase with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2010, depending on state funding availability.
The environmental phase for the Katella to Lincoln segment was completed in November 2009. The design phase is expected to be completed by fall 2010, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2011, depending on state funding availability.
We Welcome Your Comments
Please visit the rest of our site for more details about these
two SR-57 project segments, construction updates, upcoming events and OCTA contact
information. We welcome your input on our comment page as well.
Information
Marissa Espino
Senior Community Relations Officer
(714) 560-5607 | mespino@octa.net