I-5 NCEP Weekly Look-Ahead: August 28 to September 3, 2023

Construction Update Community Meeting 

Thank you for joining the I-5 North County Enhancements Project team at our August Construction Update Community Meeting.  We presented an outline of recent and upcoming activities, including the significant progress of the new Weldon Canyon Rd Bridge, which is anticipated to be open to traffic this Fall 2023. We also provided information on the upcoming demolition of the existing Weldon Canyon Rd Bridge, which will require a full freeway closure from SR-14 to Calgrove Bl in the Fall of 2023.  

The ongoing construction taking place at Butte Canyon, Gavin Canyon, Rye Canyon Rd, Santa Clara, and Calgrove Bl bridges were also highlighted. As well as the progress in the center median, retaining walls, and soundwall segment in Castaic, and the anticipated removal of the overhead sign along southbound I-5 on the existing Weldon Canyon Rd Bridge.   

If you missed the meeting, we have provided links to the presentation and meeting recording. Meeting Presentation | Meeting Recording

NOTE: Freeway closures are paused from Friday, September 1 to Monday, September 4 for Labor Day 

Prepare for weeknight intermittent lane reductions in both directions between SR-14 and Parker Rd from 8pm to 6am to support all the below activities on I-5. Crews begin mobilizing at 6am and work hours are 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am on weekdays, and Saturdays as needed. 

SR-14 to Magic Mountain Pkwy 

Weldon Canyon Rd bridge excavation and concrete placement. One-way traffic control with a flagger will be used as needed at Weldon Canyon Rd and Coltrane Av. | Full Notice 

Southbound outside shoulder excavation, shoring, and retaining wall work between Weldon Canyon Rd Overcrossing and Calgrove Bl. | Full Notice 

Center median retaining wall construction between SR-14 and Magic Mountain Pkwy. | Full Notice 

Gavin Canyon Undercrossing bridge falsework grading and concrete placement between Weldon Canyon Rd and Calgrove Bl. | Full Notice 

Calgrove Bl Undercrossing bridge forming, rebar installation, and abutment work between Gavin Canyon and Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av. | Full Notice 

Butte Canyon bridge strip deck concrete placement and wall construction in the center median between Pico Canyon Rd/Lyons Av and McBean Pkwy, adjacent to Vista Valencia Golf Course. | Full Notice    

Magic Mountain Pkwy to Parker Rd  

Full or partial lane closures of Rye Canyon Rd between The Old Road and Avenue Stanford for concrete placement and rebar installation. View the full construction notice for the schedule and detour routes. | Full Notice 

Center median excavation, backfilling, and drainage pipe installation between Rye Canyon Rd and Parker Rd.| Full Notice  

Santa Clara Overhead Bridge excavation and pile driving activity between Magic Mountain Pkwy and Rye Canyon Rd. | Full Notice 

Center median concrete placement between Magic Mountain Pkwy and Parker Rd. | Full Notice

Coming Soon 

The overhead sign located on the existing Weldon Canyon Rd bridge is anticipated to be removed on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. This will require a full closure of the southbound side of the freeway from SR-14 to Calgrove Bl from 10pm to 4am. View the full construction notice for the schedule and detour routes. | Full Notice

Important Note 

Due to pile driving activity, smoke will be visible from the I-5 freeway and The Old Rd at the Gavin Canyon Rd Bridge work zone, located between Weldon Canyon Rd and Calgrove Bl. Pile driving at this location is anticipated to continue through Summer 2023. If you have any questions regarding the active construction smoke, please call or email the I-5 NCEP hotline. 

Essential Details    

• Work hours: Monday through Friday and Saturday, as needed from 7am to 4pm and 7pm to 6am. Crews will begin to mobilize at 6am.    
• No two consecutive ramps in the same direction will be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure.    
• Traffic will be maintained in each direction.     
• All lanes will reopen by 6am each morning.      
• No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.    
• The speed limit in construction work zones is reduced to 55 miles per hour.    

Noteworthy    

Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing.