District: District 11 — San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact: Mayra Garcia
Phone: (619) 688-6670
Travelers who do not intend to go to Mexico will exit before the Camino De La Plaza off-ramp in San Ysidro, which is closed
SAN DIEGO — Caltrans crews will close the Camino De La Plaza “Last U.S. Exit” off-ramp at southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) in San Ysidro on Sunday, August 17 at 9 pm until Monday, August 18 at 6 am for pipe installation as part of infrastructure improvements.
Signs will be posted ahead of the closures to alert motorists. Those who do not wish to cross the San Ysidro Port of Entry into Mexico can access the following detours
- Southbound I-5: exit at Via De San Ysidro Boulevard off-ramp, turn right onto Via De San Ysidro Boulevard, then left onto Calle Primera, then continue towards Camino De La Plaza via Willow Road.
Important Reminder
There is no exit once past Camino de la Plaza. Motorists who do not exit in time will be directed across the border into Mexico. Please plan, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when possible.0
This work will be performed at night under the protection of temporary freeway lane closures for enhanced crewmember protection and the safety of the traveling public. Nearby residents and businesses can expect increased traffic on the detour route, construction noise, and lights during this activity, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required vehicle back-up alarms. Crews will work to minimize noise and impacts to all nearby communities. The maintenance work schedule is subject to change due to weather, traffic incidents, or other maintenance considerations.
Motorists are reminded to be Work Zone Alert if traveling in the area and to watch for highway workers and moving construction equipment.
The work schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, traffic incidents, or other work-related reasons.
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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