Caltrans Announces Overnight Closures of SR-71 Freeway Starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 11

Summary of disruption: Overnight closures of northbound sections of the SR-71 Freeway from Chino Avenue to Rio Rancho Road in Pomona will start at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. 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 fully reopen by 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 13.    

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

Thursday, May 11 from 9 p.m. to Friday, May 12 at 4 a.m.

Northbound SR-71 full freeway closure from Chino Avenue to Rio Rancho Road

Northbound SR-71 Freeway Rio Rancho Road off-ramp closed

Northbound SR-71 Freeway Garey Avenue on-ramp closed

Westbound SR-60 Freeway connector to northbound SR-71 Freeway closed

Friday, May 12 from 10 p.m. to Saturday, May 13 at 6 a.m.

Northbound SR-71 full freeway closure from Chino Avenue to Rio Rancho Road

Northbound SR-71 Freeway Rio Rancho Road off-ramp closed

Northbound SR-71 Freeway Garey Avenue on-ramp closed

Westbound SR-60 Freeway connector to northbound SR-71 Freeway closed

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, Executive Director of Campus Planning, Transportation & Sustainability, at Ext. 5044 or (626) 464-6520; Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030.