Expect closures at I-8 and Imperial Ave.
Caltrans says work should primarily be at night
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KMYA, KECY) - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 announces Friday construction crews almost done with the City's Interstate 8 Avenue Interchange Project.
Due to removing the wooden bridge falsework supports, expect lane closures on the following days:
| MONDAY (September 20) | TUESDAY (September 21) | WEDNESDAY (September 22) | THURSDAY (September 23) |
| 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. | 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. |
| One lane in each direction will close between Forrester Road and 4th Street/State Route 86 (SR-86). | All eastbound lanes will close between Forrester Road and 4th Street/SR-86. Motorists on eastbound I-8 will be detoured to Forrester Road north to Evan Hewes Highway east, to southbound 4th Street/SR-86 to I-8. | One lane in each direction will close between Forrester Road and 4th Street/State Route 86 (SR-86). | All westbound lanes will close within the same limits. Motorists on westbound I-8 will be detoured to northbound 4th Street/SR-86, to Evan Hewes Highway west, then to Forrester Road south to I-8. |
Caltrans officials say detour signs will be posted, alerting motorists of the coming closures.
Motorists should Be Work Zone Alert, meaning: they should keep an extra eye out for construction personnel and equipment. Drivers should also plan ahead, slow down and allow for extra time.
