San Fernando Valley – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following lanes, ramps, and connectors of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) and the Ventura Freeway (SR-134) as part of a $57.8 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes in each direction along I-5 between SR-134 and Magnolia Boulevard. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.

Golden State Freeway (I-5) Closures
Tuesday November 6 through Friday November 16, 2012

▪ Northbound I-5 Connector to Eastbound SR-134

TIME: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Connector to Eastbound SR-134

TIME: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪ Westbound SR-134 Connector to Northbound I-5

TIME: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪ Westbound SR-134 Northbound and Southbound San Fernando Road On Ramp
TIME: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Western Avenue Eastbound and Westbound On Ramp

TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Western Avenue Eastbound and Westbound Off Ramp

TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Western Avenue Eastbound and Westbound On-Ramps

TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Western Avenue Westbound and Eastbound Off-Ramps

TIME 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Alameda Avenue Off and On Ramp

Time: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo Avenue Off-Ramps

TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 10 p.m. on Sunday November 11th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo Avenue On-Ramps
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo Avenue Off-Ramps

TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo Avenue On-Ramps
TIME: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Alameda Avenue Off and On Ramp

Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Westbound and Eastbound Burbank Boulevard On Ramp

Time: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

· Northbound I-5 Westbound Colorado Boulevard On Ramp

Time: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

About the Project

This project is building a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction along the Golden State Freeway (I-5) between the Ventura Freeway (SR-134) and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank, a total distance of 5.4 miles (2.7 miles in each direction). It is also constructing sound walls and retaining walls.

The new HOV lanes will alleviate congestion, encourage carpooling, improve air quality, provide a smoother ride for motorists, and reduce traffic on city streets.

Funding for this $57.8 million project is provided by Proposition C. The contractor is Security Paving of Sun Valley, California. Work began in March 2011 and is expected to be completed in late 2014.

Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience and understanding during construction.

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