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    5 Freeway Closure
    Parts of I-5 to close over the weekend
    By  Anne To
    Published November 3, 2023 7:00 AM

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    A 5 freeway on-ramp in front of a line of trees in the background.
    Weldon Canyon Road bridge is being demolished to make space for a new bridge which will close off a section of Interstate 5.
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    Parts of the Interstate 5 at Weldon Canyon Road in Santa Clarita will be closed this weekend in order to remove a bridge.

    Tell me more: Both directions of the I-5 will be fully shutdown for the demolition of the old Weldon Canyon Road Bridge, between 8 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday.

    Why it matters: The demolition is a part of the I-5 North County Enhancement Project that is meant to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety and operations in Santa Clarita.

    What's next: The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

    Read more...for details on detours for the demolition.

    Topline:

    Parts of the Interstate 5 at Weldon Canyon Road in Santa Clarita will be closed this weekend in order to remove a bridge.

    Tell me more: Both directions of the I-5 will be fully shutdown for the demolition of the old Weldon Canyon Road Bridge, between 8 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday.

    Drivers heading north can detour off the I-5 onto northbound state Route 14, continuing to westbound Golden Valley Road/Newhall Ranch Road until they can hop onto the Newhall Ranch Road I-5 on-ramp.

    Those heading south can detour off the I-5 onto eastbound Newhall Ranch Road/Golden Valley Road, continuing to southbound SR-14 off Golden Valley Road and onto the I-5/SR-14 Interchange.

    Detour maps
    A map with lines in pink and orange denoting road closures and detours.
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    Courtesy of Caltrans
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    A map with lines in pink and orange denoting road closures and detours.
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    Courtesy of Caltrans
    )

    Why it matters: The demolition is a part of the I-5 North County Enhancement Project that is meant to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety and operations in Santa Clarita. As the third largest city in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita expected to average a growth in population of 0.7%, according to LA Metro.

    What's next: The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
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