Caltrans to Conduct Overnight Closure of SR-71 Freeway Starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3

Summary of disruption: The full closure of a north-south section of the SR 71 Freeway from Mission Boulevard to the SR 60 Freeway interchange (see map) will start at 10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. The Mission Boulevard and Rio Rancho Road ramps will be closed starting at 7 p.m.

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. The freeway is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4.      

Reason for disruption: The closure will allow crews to remove an overhead sign structure. The work 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. Allow extra time to get to destinations.

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