Traffic & Transit
Costa Mesa (55) Freeway Set For Expansion Between 5 And 405 Freeways
"I mostly end up just getting off on the 5 and taking back roads because I'm stuck there all the time," said commuter Sydney Carlson.

July 29, 2022
A problem spot for commuters in Orange County will be getting some much-needed attention as a four-mile section of the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway is set for expansion.
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The expansion and ensuing construction will be on the 55 Freeway, between the 5 and 405 Freeways, in both directions. Caltrans said the 55 Freeway is one of the most congested roadways in California.
"I mostly end up just getting off on the 5 and taking back roads because I'm stuck there all the time," said commuter Sydney Carlson.
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