Caltrans Announces Full North-South Lane and Ramp Closures of SR-71 Freeway Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19
Summary of disruption: The California Department of Transportation has announced full northbound and southbound lane and ramp closures of the SR-71 Freeway from the SR-60 Freeway to Mission Boulevard starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. Drivers should expect delays and look for posted detours. All work is subject to change due to weather or construction-related issues. The closures may start and end later than scheduled, subject to weather and work conditions. On-ramps and off-ramps are expected to fully reopen by 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20.
The dates, times and locations of the lane and ramp closures are:
Saturday, Aug. 19 from 11 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 20 at 8 a.m.
Northbound SR-71 full freeway closure from SR-60 Freeway to Mission Boulevard
Southbound SR-71 full freeway closure from Mission Boulevard to SR-60 Freeway
Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7 p.m. to Sunday, Aug 20 at 3 p.m.
Westbound SR-60 Freeway connector to Northbound SR-71 Freeway
Northbound SR-71 Freeway off-ramp to Mission Boulevard
Northbound SR-71 Freeway off-ramp to Rio Rancho Road
Northbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Rio Rancho Road
Northbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Garey Avenue
Southbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Mission Boulevard
Southbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Rio Rancho Road
Southbound SR-71 Freeway off-ramp to 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.
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