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Caltrans Announces Overnight North-South Closures of SR-71 Freeway Starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29

Summary of disruption: The California Department of Transportation has announced full northbound and southbound freeway closures and ramp closures of the SR-71 Freeway between the SR-60 Freeway and Mission Boulevard starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Drivers should expect delays and look for posted detours. All work is subject to change due to weather conditions or construction-related issues. The closures may start and end later than scheduled, subject to weather and work conditions. The freeway is expected to fully reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.      

The dates, times and locations of the lane and ramp closures are:  

 

Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 a.m.  

Northbound SR-71 full freeway closure from SR-60 Freeway to Mission Boulevard

 

Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 a.m.

Westbound SR-60 Freeway connector to Northbound SR-71 Freeway

Northbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Rio Rancho Road

Northbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Garey Avenue

 

Thursday, Nov. 30 at 9 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 a.m.  

Southbound SR-71 full freeway closure from Mission Boulevard to SR-60 Freeway

 

Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 a.m.  

Westbound SR-60 Freeway to connector

Southbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Mission Boulevard

Southbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Rio Rancho Road

 

Reason for disruption: The closure will allow Caltrans crews to perform work that is part of the SR-71 Expressway to Freeway Conversion Project. Real-time traffic information can be found at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.   

What do I need to do? Expect delays and follow detour signs. Slow down and proceed with caution when approaching the freeway closure. Residents and businesses located near the freeway should anticipate noise, vibrations, and dust associated with construction activities. Allow extra time to get to destinations.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Danny Wu, AICP, PTP, PMP, Executive Director of Campus Planning, Transportation & Sustainability, at Ext. 5044 or (626) 464-6520; Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030.