Upcoming Construction Activities
Remaining major structural work includes construction of concrete median barriers and a retaining wall, as well as installation of new overhead signs. In addition, crews will construct a new barrier on the southbound side of the Main Street bridge over the freeway, where it was once connected to carpool ramps. The ramps were demolished last summer. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021.
Closures and Detours Map
Plan your commute around construction with the I-5 Central County Improvements Project Interactive Map. Visit www.octa.net/i5centralmap for information about construction activities and closures.
LONG-TERM CLOSURE OF NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND I-5 CARPOOL LANES
The northbound I-5 carpool lane was closed between Grand Avenue and SR-57 on Friday, April 10 and the southbound I-5 carpool lane between Bristol Street/La Veta Avenue and First Street was closed on Wednesday, April 22. The closures are expected to be in place through the end of June to allow crews to expedite various activities along the median barrier.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
DAYTIME ACTIVITIES CONTINUE
Crews are making progress with the removal and construction of concrete barriers, drainage and electrical work and paving, on both directions of I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57. The work is being done during the day, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., behind k-rail.
This work may be loud. Dates and times are subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational factors.
Getting to Main Street
The I-5/Main Street carpool bridge was demolished in early August 2019 to make room for a second carpool lane on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57. Motorists who normally use the Main Street carpool bridge can check out our Getting to Main Street map.
