Caltrans will close lanes and ramps on the southbound 5 Freeway in Burbank from March 6-9 as part of a $23.2 million pavement rehabilitation project.
Heads up for this weekend!Caltrans has announced the fourth of six major weekend closures on the southbound 5 Freeway in Burbank as crews continue a massive pavement rehabilitation project. Beginning at 10 p.
m. Friday, March 6, southbound I-5 will be reduced to just two lanes between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard. This 55-hour window is part of a $23.2 million effort to replace damaged pavement. In addition to lane reductions, several ramps—including the Buena Vista Street on- and off-ramps and the Empire Avenue off-ramp—will be completely closed. Residents nearby should expect increased noise, dust, and vibrations during the construction period.Caltrans is urging the public to stay vigilant during the construction window, reminding drivers to be "Work Zone Alert" and "Slow for the Cone Zone."Following this weekend’s work, two more 55-hour extended closures are scheduled to take place through the spring of 2026.However, Caltrans warns that this current schedule is "subject to change" due to weather or operational reasons. Drivers should monitor local updates for the dates of the fifth and sixth closures in the series.Motorists are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid heavy congestion. Recommended detours include:For real-time updates on road conditions, you can visit the Caltrans Quickmap or sign up for project-specific notifications on the official Caltrans project website.
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