Also, no consecutive ramps will be closed at the same time. The SR-55 North project is a major undertaking that will, in the short term, affect traffic flow along these streets. This includes helping ensure that businesses have access during regular business hours and that residents and motorists are informed regularly about detours, temporary closures and other construction activities. At various stages of the project, there will be temporary closures at the Walnut, Collins and Meats Avenues overcrossings for construction improvement work. These temporary closures will range on average from six to 12 months and are alternately scheduled to help ease access to surrounding businesses and homes.
Motorists have a number of options.
One is to plan trips at times other than peak hours - 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Another option is to rideshare whenever possible, especially during peak traffic hours. Also, motorists may want to consider consolidating trips and using alternative modes of transportation such as Metrolink, buses or even bicycling. Area residents and businesses directly affected by construction will receive construction alert flyers, construction maps and detour tips, a project brochure, and construction updates that detail major activity in their area. In addition, Caltrans and OCTA will conduct public open houses and community presentations for business groups, schools and residents.