Burbank I-5 Closing for 55 Hours
Caltrans has announced a 55-hour closure of the southbound I-5 freeway in Burbank this weekend. The closure will affect a major artery for anyone traveling in the area.
This weekend's closure is the fourth in a series of six planned 55-hour weekend shutdowns for this stretch of the I-5. The entire pavement rehabilitation project, valued at $23.2 million, is aimed at replacing damaged pavement to enhance ride quality and safety. The full project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027. The work will commence at 10 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and will conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, March 9. During this period, the southbound I-5 will be reduced to two lanes between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard. In addition to lane reductions, several ramps will be completely closed, including the on- and off-ramps at Buena Vista Street and the off-ramp at Empire Avenue. Motorists should also be aware of full southbound freeway closures between Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on both Saturday, March 7, and Monday, March 9, for restriping work. Caltrans advises drivers to use alternate routes such as the eastbound SR-134, the southbound SR-170 to the eastbound SR-134, or the SR-118. The contractor for this project is Security Paving Company, Inc. Nearby residents can expect noise, dust, and vibrations throughout the construction period.
