Overnight Closures of I-5 at Genesee Avenue August 6 – 12 Motorists urged to steer clear of interchange Interstate 5 will be closed at Genesee Avenue overnight August 6-12 while crews demolish and remove the old freeway overpass. Motorists should steer clear of the area or take alternative routes to avoid potential congestion.



Closures From 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 6 to 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, I-5 northbound and southbound will be closed at Genesee Avenue.



During the week of August 8-12, each night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., there will be intermittent one direction freeway closures.



Additionally, there will be ramp closures and reduced eastbound and westbound lanes on Genesee Avenue during these times. Please view our online closure list for details.



Detours Click on the map to enlarge During the full freeway closure of northbound and southbound I-5 lanes overnight on August 6, motorists will be detoured to the Interstate 805, State Route 163, State Route 52, and Interstate 8 freeways. During partial freeway closures on August 8-12, motorists will be detoured at the interchange to the Genesee Avenue off-ramp and re-enter using the on-ramp across the intersection. Please view the detour map for details. Signs will be placed to alert motorists in advance.



Delays are expected. Motorists and people on bikes are advised to plan their travel accordingly and avoid the area, if possible. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained. Pedestrian access on Genesee Avenue is closed during construction.



Access real-time traffic info through any of these resources: 511SD, Caltrans QuickMap, WAZE, Google Maps, or Shift San Diego. Please note: construction schedules are subject to change. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the interchange.



About the Project The $105 million project will replace the existing six-lane Genesee Avenue overpass with a ten-lane structure that will include additional vehicle lanes, new bike lanes and sidewalks, and better accommodate current and future traffic demands in the San Diego region. The I-5/Genesee Avenue Interchange Project is expected to be completed in 2017.



Be Work Zone Alert!





San Diego County Road Repair, Transit,

Traffic Relief, Safety and Water Quality Measure



In November, voters countywide will be asked whether they support a ballot measure to invest in highway, transit, bike and pedestrian, open space, and local infrastructure projects. The San Diego County Road Repair, Transit, Traffic Relief, Safety and Water Quality measure will provide a dedicated source of local revenue that stays in San Diego County. The measure will repair roads, fix potholes, improve highways to relieve congestion, replace aging bridges, enhance transit and bikeway connectivity, and preserve open space to help reduce the risk of wildfires; these funds can’t be taken away by Sacramento. The mix of projects and programs to be funded by the proposed half-cent sales tax increase was prepared based on input from the public, resulting in a diverse plan that includes a variety of transportation system improvements.



Visit sandag.org/priorities to learn what projects are included, watch this video to find out how this measure can help build a better transportation system, and view an interactive map to learn where highway and transit projects could be completed near you. View informational flier: English / Español.



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