Construction Activities

Katella Avenue Update

Construction is underway and generally occurs Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Intermittent night work, typically between 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. may be required for certain activities.

Over the next few months, crews will be working behind k-rail on eastbound and westbound Katella Avenue between the freeway and Epson Way. Work includes relocating utilities, removing and reconstructing the sidewalks and performing roadway work to make room for a new bike lane.

Eastbound and westbound Katella Avenue have both been reduced to three lanes between the northbound I-605 ramps and Epson Way during this phase of construction. Please use caution while traveling through the construction area.

Sidewalk Access

While the sidewalks on both eastbound and westbound of Katella are under construction, pedestrians can use a protected walkway on eastbound Katella, which will serve as a temporary pedestrian detour route.

Click the image below to view a larger version of the pedestrian detour.

This work may be loud. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

Closures and Detours

Please plan ahead and expect delays during these times. Nighttime closures typically occur between 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Specific closures for the week of Nov. 10 include:

• Outside lanes on eastbound and westbound Katella Avenue/Willow Street, at least one lane will be open to traffic at all times
• Outside lane on northbound and southbound I-605 at Katella Avenue/Willow Street; at least three lanes will be open to traffic at all times
• Northbound I-605 on-ramp from eastbound/westbound Katella Avenue - click here to view detour
• Northbound I-605 loop and straight off-ramps to eastbound and westbound Katella Avenue - click here to view detour
• Southbound I-605 loop off-ramp to eastbound Katella Avenue - click here to view detour
• Southbound I-605 loop and straight on-ramps from Katella Avenue - click here to view detour

Rendering of Improvements along Katella Avenue

The rendering above highlights planned improvements along Katella Avenue between Coyote Creek Channel and Epson Way. Key features include:

• Reconfiguration of the northbound on- and off-ramps into a T-intersection
• Addition of Class II bike lanes with hatched markings to indicate bike lane transitions
• Installation of a new traffic signal at the northbound I-605/Katella Avenue off-ramp, along with upgraded signals at nearby intersections
• Painted crosswalks and newly constructed sidewalks to enhance pedestrian access and safety

Community Outreach

As part of its comprehensive public awareness campaign, the Public Outreach team is offering opportunities for the community to learn more about the project, its benefits, construction activities, and potential impacts. These include:

• Public webinars
• Neighborhood meetings
• Project briefings and presentations
• Project booths at community events

Construction Closures & Detours