SANTA CLARITA (CNS) – The Golden State (5) Freeway in Santa Clarita will be closed for three days, starting today, for construction of overhead signs as part of the North County Enhancement Project.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and California Department of Transportation will close the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 from Calgrove Boulevard to state Route 14 beginning Monday from 10 p.m. until Tuesday at 4 a.m.
Detour signs will be posted and motorists should expect delays.
Construction crews will install three new signs along the southbound I-5 from Calgrove Boulevard to the state Route 14/I-5 interchange.
The $679 million project will continue until Thursday morning. The southbound I-5 closures will be:
Monday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday
Tuesday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday
Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday
The primary detour for southbound travelers on the I-5 is to exit at Newhall Ranch Road and continue east on Newhall Ranch Road/Golden Valley Road to the southbound SR-14/I-5 Interchange.
For local drivers traveling southbound on I-5, exit at Calgrove Boulevard, continue south on The Old Road, south on San Fernando Road and Sepulveda Boulevard and proceed to the southbound I-5 on-ramp.
While the closure of the Golden State Freeway is undoubtedly an inconvenience, it’s great to see investments being made to maintain and improve critical infrastructure. Projects like this are essential for ensuring smoother and safer travel for years to come.