GORMAN, CA (Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014)—Intermittent lane closures from Vista Del Lago Road (Pyramid Lake) to the Kern County line near Lebec (north of Gorman) will continue as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) works in the area August 10-16. Caltrans said to expect delays between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. At times, only one lane will be open.
A pavement improvement project on the I-5 will not be closing more than one ramp at a time, Caltrans said. Signs will be posted for all detours. No unusual levels of dust, noise or vibration are expected. Closures are subject to change.
To avoid delays (especially if you will be traveling at night) you can call 5-1-1 for travel times and other motorist information.
NORTHBOUND I-5
§ Up to three lanes of northbound I-5 will be closed between one mile south of Vista Del Lago Road and the Kern County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
§ Two lanes may be closed during off-peak daytime hours.
§ The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between midnight and 4 a.m.
§ At least one lane will be open at all times. Check the Caltrans Quickmap before you leave for traffic speeds in the area.
SOUTHBOUND I-5
§ Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the Kern County line and one mile south of Vista Del Lago Road from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
§ Two lanes may be closed during off-peak daytime hours.
§ The most restrictive closures (i.e., the most lanes closed) will occur between midnight and 4 a.m.
§ At least one lane will be open at all times. Check the Caltrans Quickmap before you leave for traffic speeds in the area.
About the Project
This project will replace slabs in both directions of I-5 between the Vista Del Lago Road overcrossing and the Kern County Line, a distance of 15.4 miles.
The two outside lanes and outside shoulder will be completely replaced, and damaged pavement slabs will be replaced in the inside lanes. Additionally, the project will update drainage features, upgrade the wooden guardrail posts to metal, add post mile signage, widen the inside shoulders, replace broken approach and departure slabs, and repave ramps.
This $100.1 million project, which will be completed in fall 2014, will extend the life of the pavement, reduce maintenance costs and closures, and provide a smoother ride for motorists. The contractor is Griffith/Coffman Joint Venture of Brea, Calif.
Most of the construction will be completed at night to minimize inconvenience to motorists, though there will be some work during the day.
For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible.
This is part of the August 8, 2014 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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