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The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes. The closures are necessary to perform pavement replacement, inside shoulder work and set K-rail that will extend the life of the existing lanes by a minimum of 40 years and improve ride quality.

Currently, construction work is on-going Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. to minimize traffic impacts. Northbound side of SR-14 has two lanes open in both directions (two lanes northbound and two lanes southbound) for the Crossover from Avenue H to Avenue A.

Closures are as follows:

– Monday, April 29 – Friday, May 3 / Nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Full Freeway Closure:

Southbound SR-14 Avenue K – Technology Drive

Northbound SR-14 Technology Drive – Avenue K

– Saturday, March 23 – Early December 2024

Southbound SR-14 Crossover from Avenue A – Avenue H

Access on-ramp southbound is at Avenue D

Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and grinding associated with construction activities. The schedule is weather permitting, and all dates and times are subject to change. Detour signs will be posted. Motorists should expect delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes. Real time traffic information can be found at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

Construction is scheduled from Spring of 2023 through Winter 2025/2026. Cost is estimated at $164 million. Atkinson Construction of Irvine, California is the contractor.