Southbound I-5 Closed Evening of July 13

SAN DIEGO - The Caltrans I-5 Asset Management Project team will close all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) after the State Route 54 (SR-54) connector on Monday, July 13 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for overhead signage removal.

Southbound I-5 motorists may connect to eastbound SR-54, connect to southbound I-805, and then connect to eastbound SR-905 for travel back to I-5.

Portable changeable message signs will be placed along the routes to advise of the closure and suggest alternate routes. Businesses and residents near the closure should anticipate construction noise and lighting during the closure.

The I-5 Asset Management Project will ensure that the southern segment of I-5 remains in a state of good repair while improving ride quality and reducing maintenance needs in the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, and National City from Camino De La Plaza to 0.3 miles south of Via De La Valle. This important effort is focused on preserving existing infrastructure, improving safety, and modernizing the corridor to meet current and future transportation needs.

The project will rehabilitate pavement along the main roadway, shoulders, and freeway ramps to extend the service life of the existing pavement. Beyond resurfacing, the project incorporates a broad range of upgrades to improve performance, safety, and environmental conservation.

Motorists are reminded to be Work Zone Alert if traveling in the area and to watch for highway workers and moving construction equipment.

The work schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, traffic incidents, or other work-related reasons.

For real-time traffic information, including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

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