To accommodate freeway improvements, a retaining and sound wall are being constructed adjacent to the Kenyon Pointe and El Paseo communities. Construction generally occurs on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. However, some night and weekend work may be required. Construction crews are accessing the work areas from the freeway side.
A new retaining wall/sound that is approximately 30’ tall and 900’ long is being constructed along northbound SR-55 adjacent to the El Paseo and Kenyon Pointe properties to the McFadden Avenue off-ramp. Construction of the wall began in early 2024. The retaining wall portion has been constructed, while the sound wall that will sit on top of the retaining wall is in progress. The retaining wall/sound wall is expected to be completed in 2026.
The alleyway behind Kenyon Pointe apartments has been restored following recent curb reconstruction, paving activities, and asphalt replacement.
Construction noise may be generated from back-up alarms from construction equipment; the alarms are required by state regulation. Crews will also use lights during evening or early morning operations, as needed.
The Project includes regional improvements at the SR-55/I-5 interchange that will be implemented at the end of the construction. To improve safety and reduce congestion and delays, the McFadden Avenue on-ramp will only allow motorists to proceed to northbound I-5. Motorists using the on-ramp will not be able to merge left onto northbound SR-55 or southbound I-5. Read more in the FAQs.
This is a regional improvement that will reduce congestion and delays by eliminating the weaving and merging near the SR-55/I-5 interchange.
Motorists traveling on northbound SR-55 will still be able to merge right to access the northbound and southbound I-5 connectors. Motorists using the McFadden Avenue on-ramp will only be able to access the northbound I-5 connector and must use alternate routes to access northbound SR-55 or southbound I-5.
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The improvements will take effect when the Project is completed in 2027.
To access northbound SR-55: Take Newport Avenue to the northbound I-5 ramp and stay in the right lane to access the northbound SR-55 connector.
To access southbound I-5: Take Newport Avenue to Nisson Road and turn right, then turn left on Red Hill Avenue and turn right to access the southbound I-5 on-ramp.
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OCTA’s Outreach team will be sending email notifications, posting information on project social media platforms, hosting neighborhood meetings and participating in local events to inform the public of the improvements and construction activities.
Yes. In addition, an interpreter will be present at neighborhood meetings. If you would like to request information in another language, please contact the Outreach team at 888-371-2555 or email SR55Info@octa.net.
Visit octa.net/55Construction or sign up for the McFadden Avenue Interest List to receive emails about construction activities and upcoming neighborhood meetings.
