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Parts Of The 5 Freeway In Santa Clarita To Close Over the Weekend
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.
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.
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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.
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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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