One direction of the Golden State (5) Freeway between the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway and Calgrove Boulevard in Santa Clarita will be sporadically closed overnight starting Tuesday evening to accommodate construction work.
The $679 million I-5 North County Enhancements Project is an effort to improve the flow of truck freight and reduce congestion, according to Metro and Caltrans. Construction crews plan to install the framework for the Weldon Canyon bridge that will cross I-5 in Santa Clarita.
This closures will take place from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly, with one direction closed at a time.
According to Metro, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week, the northbound 5 Freeway will be closed between the 14 Freeway and Calgrove.
On Thursday night, the southbound 5 Freeway in the same stretch will be closed, also from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. If necessary, nightly closures will be repeated between Tuesday and Thursday of next week, according to Caltrans.
Detours will be available, with signs posted when closures are taking place.