Roadway Improvements & Traffic Advisories for April 11-18

Roadway Improvement & Traffic Advisory

Road Construction & Improvement Projects April 11-18 

In addition to the projects listed below that may impact your commute, you can find information on work being done to enhance our City on the Capital Improvement Projects Map and the Road Construction Map.

Scheduled Closure of SR-133 
Ramp, Lane, and Connector Closures on I-5, SR-133, and SR-261 

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled a closure of State Route 133 (SR-133) in Irvine Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11, as well as other lane, ramp, and connector closures of Interstate 5 (I-5 Freeway), SR-133 and State Route 261 (R-261) in Irvine from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12. Pending weather, the following locations will be closed to rehabilitate pavement and refresh traffic striping in the area. Detour signage will be in place to assist motorists.

Full Directional Freeway & Connector Closures

Wednesday, April 10

  • Northbound SR-133 from I-5 Freeway to Great Park Boulevard from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Northbound I-5 Freeway connector to northbound SR-133 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Thursday, April 11

  • Northbound SR-133 from I-5 Freeway to Great Park Boulevard from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Northbound I-5 Freeway connector to northbound SR-133 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Detour Information:

  • Exit northbound I-5 Freeway at Sand Canyon Avenue.
  • Turn left onto Sand Canyon Avenue.
  • Turn right onto Irvine Boulevard.
  • Turn right onto northbound SR-133 on-ramp.

Freeway Lane Closures

SR-261:

Tuesday, April 9

  • Northbound SR-261 #2 (right) lane from Walnut Avenue to Portola Parkway from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Southbound SR-261 #2 (right) lane from Portola Parkway to Walnut Avenue from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Wednesday, April 10

  • Southbound SR-261 #1 (left) lane from Portola Parkway to Walnut Avenue from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Thursday, April 11

  • Northbound SR-261 #1 (left) lane from Walnut Avenue to Portola Parkway from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

SR-133:

Wednesday, April 10

  • Northbound SR-133 from Great Park Boulevard to SR-241.
    • Alternating closures of #1, 2, 3 and 4 lanes from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Thursday, April 11

  • Northbound SR-133 from Great Park Boulevard to SR-241.
    • Alternating closures of #1, 2, 3 and 4 lanes from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

On- & Off-ramp Closures

SR-261:

Irvine Boulevard

  • Southbound SR-261 on- and off-ramps to/from Irvine Boulevard.
    • 11 p.m.-midnight Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9.
  • Northbound SR-261 on- and off-ramps to/from Irvine Boulevard.
    • 3 a.m.-4 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10.

Portola Parkway

  • Southbound SR-261 on- and off-ramps to/from Portola Parkway.
    • 10 p.m.-11 p.m. Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9.
  • Northbound SR-261 on- and off-ramps to/from Portola Parkway.
    • 4 a.m.-6 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10.

Walnut Avenue

  • Northbound SR-261 on-ramp from Walnut Avenue.
    • 2 a.m.-3 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10.
  • Southbound SR-261 off-ramp to Walnut Avenue.
    • Midnight-2 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10.

SR-133:

Barranca Parkway

  • Northbound SR-133 on-ramp from Barranca Parkway.
    • 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11.

Please observe all posted signs and traffic instructions. The work schedule is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.

For more information, email Robert.W.Johnson@dot.ca.gov at Caltrans.


Weekly Slurry Seal Schedule

As part of this year’s Annual Street Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal project, the City of Irvine will apply Slurry Seal this Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic will be affected at the locations below; please use alternate routes both dates.

  • Alton Parkway – Culver Drive to Jeffrey Road.
Alton Slurry Seal Project

Learn about additional projects taking place throughout our City, including project descriptions and work hours, as well as any lane closures and night and weekend work, which may occur intermittently on major arterials when permitted.