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Week of May 29, 2023

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Coming Soon! MacArthur Boulevard Bridge Girder Installation

WHAT:

Crews are expected to install precast concrete girders at the MacArthur Boulevard bridge. A girder is a beam either made out of concrete or steel used to support a bridge. This activity requires ramp and full closures on MacArthur, which can only be done at night.



WHEN:

9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday, June 7 to Thursday, June 8


CLOSURES:

  • MacArthur under the freeway
  • SR-55 northbound and southbound loop on-ramps. The off-ramps and the straight on-ramps will remain open

Please be advised that this work may be loud. Dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen operational factors or inclement weather.

Construction Activities

The SR-55 Improvement Project team honors and remembers our heroes.

In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no closures scheduled Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29.

Lane Channel

Contractors are expected to continue daytime demolition of the channel from north to south. In addition, installation of temporary shoring will continue during nighttime hours. Both activities are expected to wrap up in early June before crews begin to reconstruct the channel.

Retaining Walls

Contractors are working on about a half-dozen retaining walls with several more planned to start in the coming months. This work includes excavating, installing rebar and backfill, building forms, and pouring concrete.

Closures and Detours Map

Bookmark the closures and detours map for quick access to real-time construction information. Click on the construction icons to view activities and closures.

Business Spotlight:

Hunter's Cafe and Bakery

This week's Focus on 55 business spotlight is Hunter's Cafe and Bakery, a specialty bakery that sells organic coffee, pastries and sandwiches. They also offer a variety of gluten-friendly and vegan items.


31 E. MacArthur Crescent, Suite 101, Santa Ana, CA 92707

657-231-9501

hunterscoffeeinc@gmail.com

IG: @hunterscafeandbakery


To learn more about OCTA's Focus on 55 Program, including official rules and eligibility, visit octa.net/Focuson55 or click here to enroll your business today.

About the Project

OCTA, in cooperation with Caltrans, is improving 4 miles of SR-55 between I-405 and I-5. The project will improve traffic flow and reduce travel time by adding one regular lane and one carpool lane in each direction. Also, the project will add merge lanes between several interchanges and stripe carpool lanes for continuous access, augmenting safety on the freeway by making merging easier. These enhancements are expected to create a better, smoother driving experience for motorists.

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