District: District 11 – San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact: Christian.Gomez@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (619) 688-6670
SAN DIEGO — Caltrans crews will close the southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) connector ramp to Eastbound Interstate 8 (I-8) Tuesday, August 16 from 9 P.M to 5 A.M. for an ongoing road improvement project. In addition, a full freeway closure of I-8 at the I-5 interchange will be in effect.
Crews are improving the lifespan of approximately two miles of the interstate in Mission Valley. All eastbound and westbound paving work has been completed. Crews are now performing electrical work, striping all of the lanes, installation of rumble strips, and performing smoothness grinding, which grinds out very fine bumps on the road to make it smoother.
The work is scheduled at night during low traffic volumes to minimize traffic impacts, increase worker safety, and for the safety of the traveling public.
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Southbound I-5 to Eastbound I-8 Connector Detour
Head south towards Old Town Avenue exit, turn left and head towards Moore Street, turn left on Moore street to enter northbound I-5. Head north towards Eastbound I-8 connector. -
Eastbound I-8 at I-5 Interchange
Head south on I-5 to the northbound SR-163. Continue north to the eastbound I-8 connector.
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