District: District 11 — San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact: Barbara.C.Moreno@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (619) 417-3753
I-5, SR-163 Connectors to be Impacted
SAN DIEGO — Caltrans crews are planning nighttime closures on Interstate 8 (I-8) connectors with State Route 163 (SR-163) and Interstate 5 (I-5) in Mission Valley Tuesday, October 18, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Construction crews are wrapping up a road rehabilitation project on two miles of I-8 to improve the lifespan of the roadway.
Closures and Detours:
- Eastbound I-8 at I-5 interchange (from Ocean Beach):
- Detour: Head east on I-8 towards southbound I-5, to northbound SR-163 to the eastbound I-8 connector.
- Southbound I-5 to Eastbound I-8 Connector:
- Detour: Head south on I-5 towards Old Town Avenue. Turn right on to Moore Street, then make a left toward the Northbound I-5 on ramp. From Northbound I-5, transition on to the Eastbound I-8 connector.
- Westbound I-8 to Southbound SR-163 Connector:
- Detour: From westbound I-8, exit on Qualcomm Way and turn right towards Friars Road. Turn left on Friars Road and head west towards southbound SR-163 on-ramp.
- Southbound SR-163 to Eastbound I-8:
- Detour: Head south on SR-163 towards westbound I-8. Continue on westbound I-8 towards Taylor Street off-ramp. Head west on Taylor Street, over the bridge and make a left on Hotel Circle South. Continue onto the eastbound I-8 on-ramp.
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.
The construction schedule is subject to change due to weather, traffic incidents, or other construction considerations.
Travelers are reminded to watch for highway workers and moving equipment and to Be Work Zone Alert. The maintenance work schedule is subject to change due to weather, traffic incidents or other maintenance considerations.
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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