I-5 Restriping And Construction Zone Preparation, Rye Canyon Rd To Parker Rd In Crescenta Valley Town Council

Press release from the Crescenta Valley Town Council:

January 18, 2022

Summary

As part of the I-5 North County Enhancements Project, Metro’s contractor OHLA-USA, will be establishing construction work zones and restriping along I-5 between Rye Canyon Rd and Parker Rd.

Activities will include lane reductions for restriping of all lanes, and placement of K-rail (temporary barriers) in both directions. This phase of construction will also require intermittent northbound and southbound ramp closures. The work zones will facilitate upcoming construction of a new center median, drainage work, retaining walls, and sound walls. Work is scheduled from Tuesday, January 18, 2022, through Saturday, March 5, 2022.

What to Expect/Traffic Control

Intermittent weeknight lane reductions between 8 pm and 6 am, in both directions, and intermittent on- and off-ramp closures from Rye Canyon Rd to Parker Rd starting Tuesday, January 18, through Saturday, March 5, 2022. Vehicles will be detoured to the next available ramp.

• Rye Canyon Rd on- and off-ramps: Use Magic Mountain Pkwy on-ramp or Hasley Canyon Rd on-ramp
  • On- and off-ramp closures: 7pm-6am

• SR-126/Newhall Ranch Rd on- and off-ramps: Use Magic Mountain Pkwy on-ramp or Hasley Canyon Rd on-ramp
  • On- and off-ramp closures: 9pm-6am

• Hasley Canyon Rd on- and off-ramps: Use Rye Canyon Rd on-ramp or Lake Hughes Rd on-ramp
  • On-ramp closure: 7pm-6am
  • Off-ramp closure: 10pm-6am

Essential Details

Northbound and southbound lane and ramp closures from Rye Canyon Rd to Parker Rd

• Lane reductions between 8 pm and 6 am.
• Ramp closures between 7 pm and 6 am.
• Consecutive ramps in the same direction will not be closed at the same time. Detours to the next on-ramp will be posted for each closure
• All lanes will reopen by 6 am each morning.
• Traffic will be maintained in each direction.
• No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours.
• Speed limit within construction zone will change 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 of ramp closures scheduled.

This press release was produced by the Crescenta Valley Town Council. The views expressed here are the author’s own.