I-5 North County Enhancements
Enhancing freeway safety and reducing congestion along I-5 in the growing Santa Clarita Valley

Current Phase
Construction
Estimated Project Completion
2026

Metro, in partnership with Caltrans District 7, is improving the I-5 freeway from the SR-14 interchange to just south of Parker Road in Castaic. The operational and safety enhancements are in response to expected growth in Santa Clarita—projected to gain over 25,000 new residents by 2035.
Key improvements include:
- One new High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction
- Truck lanes in both directions between SR-14 and Calgrove Bl
- Auxiliary lanes between selected on- and off-ramps
- Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology upgrades
- Soundwalls at four key locations
- Weldon Canyon Bridge replacement
These improvements are part of Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan and aim to improve mobility and safety for local and regional travelers without adding general-purpose lanes.

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View a timelapse of the November 2023 demolition of the Weldon Canyon Bridge during a 12-hour overnight closure.
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