The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to implement the closures listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Detours will be signed. No unusual levels of dust, noise or vibration are expected. Closures are subject to change.

For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible.

Lane closure information for this and other freeway projects is available on the Caltrans website: http://www.lcswebreports.dot.ca.gov/lcswebreports.

Golden State Freeway (I-5) Closures

Sunday, June 17, through Saturday, June 21

* Up to three lanes of northbound I-5 between the end of the existing truck lane and Lyons Ave.

TIME: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Note: At least one lane will be open at all times. The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.

* Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 between Lyons Ave. and the end of the existing truck lane

TIME: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Note: At least one lane will be open at all times. The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.

* Southbound I-5 connector to northbound SR-14

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

* Southbound I-5 off-ramp to Calgrove Blvd.

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

About the Project

The project is adding a truck lane to the outside of southbound I-5 by paving the median area and outside shoulder, and shifting the mixed-flow lanes inward. Median retaining walls and two short sections of outside retaining walls will be built to accommodate this widening.

The truck lane will extend from Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue to SR-14, a distance of 3.7 miles.

This project will ease traffic delays, improve goods movement, absorb traffic growth due to population increase (both residential and commercial), and enhance safety by separating truck traffic from passenger vehicles.

Construction began in May 2012 and will be completed in 2014.

For more information, visit www.I-5info.com.

Closures for I-5 HOV Improvement Project (SR-118 to SR-170)

San Fernando Valley — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to implement the closures listed below as part of a project that is constructing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes and a direct HOV lane connector at the I-5/SR-170 interchange. Ramp closures will be staggered. Detours will be signed. Closures are subject to change.

Residents may hear noise associated with the construction, but it will not exceed levels permitted by state and federal regulations.

For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible.

Lane closure information for this and other freeway projects is available on the Caltrans website: http://www.lcswebreports.dot.ca.gov/lcswebreports/

Golden State Freeway (I-5)

Monday, June 17, to Friday, June 21

• Up to four lanes of northbound I-5 between SR-170 and SR-118

TIME: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Note: The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between midnight and 4 a.m.

• Northbound I-5 connector to eastbound/westbound SR-118

TIME: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Up to four lanes of southbound I-5 between SR-118 and SR-170

TIME: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Note: The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between midnight and 4 a.m.

• Osborne Street on-ramp to southbound I-5

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

• Terra Bella Street on-ramp to southbound I-5

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

Long-term on-ramp closures:

• Eastbound Osborne Street to northbound I-5 (opens July 2013)
• Branford Street to southbound I-5 (opens December 2013)

Long-term off-ramp closures:

• Northbound I-5 to eastbound Van Nuys Boulevard (opens July 2013)
• Northbound I-5 to Branford Street (opens July 2013)
• Northbound I-5 to westbound Terra Bella Street (opens late 2013)

Hollywood Freeway (SR-170)

Monday, June 17, to Friday, June 21

• Sheldon Street/Arleta Street on-ramp to southbound SR-170

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

Ronald Reagan Freeway (SR-118)

Monday, June 17, to Friday, June 21

• Eastbound/westbound SR-118 connector to southbound I-5

TIME: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

About the Project

Caltrans is constructing an HOV lane in each direction on I-5 between the Hollywood Freeway (SR-170) and SR-118, a distance of 6.8 miles (3.4 miles in each direction). The project is also widening four undercrossings, replacing sections of pavement, and building a direct HOV connector at the I-5/SR-170 interchange. A direct HOV connector allows for freeway-to-freeway transfers without exiting the carpool lane.

This project will alleviate congestion, encourage carpooling, improve air quality, and provide a smoother ride for motorists. The work is part of Caltrans’ effort to provide motorists with a seamless carpool lane network in California.

Work began in August 2010 and is on track for completion in late 2014. Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience and understanding during construction.

For more information, visit www.I-5info.com.