District: District 11 — San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact: Barbara.C.Moreno@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (619) 688-6670
SAN DIEGO — Caltrans crews will close the northbound and southbound State Route 163 (SR-163) connector to northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) Sunday and Monday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for slope paving and new drainage related to repairs from last year’s water main break. The northbound I-5 off-ramp to Hawthorn Street/San Diego International Airport will also be closed.
The detours for these closures are as follows:
- Northbound SR-163 to northbound I-5: continue northbound on SR-163 to westbound Interstate 8 to northbound I-5
- Southbound SR-163 to northbound I-5: exit onto Tenth Avenue, turn left on A Street and left onto Eleventh Street to northbound SR-163 to northbound I-5
- North I-5 to Hawthorn Street/San Diego International Airport: continue on northbound I-5 to India Street via the Sassafras Street off-ramp, turn left onto Sassafras Street, left onto Pacific Highway, and right on West Laurel Street to North Harbor Drive following the signs to San Diego International Airport.
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. The construction schedule is subject to change due to weather, traffic incidents or other construction considerations.
Nearby residents and businesses can expect nighttime construction noise and lights, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required vehicle back-up alarms. Crews will work to minimize noise and impacts to all nearby communities.
For real-time traffic information including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
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