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Caltrans and OCTA will add one regular lane and one carpool lane in each direction of SR-55.

SR-55 is one of the most heavily congested freeways in Southern California. The average daily traffic is 261,700 vehicles per day and traffic is expected to increase with future demand. SR-55 is a vital corridor connecting Orange County to Riverside and San Bernardino counties and is a major route for accessing key business centers, John Wayne Airport, major shopping destinations and beach cities.

10/07/2026

Crews are expected to perform pavement grinding along the outside shoulder on northbound (NB) SR-55 between I-405 and I-5, which will require closing the three outside lanes on NB SR-55 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Friday, Oct. 9 (into Saturday morning).

City of Irvine City Hall City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government City of Tustin - Municipal Government

10/06/2026

WHAT:
Crews are expected to reconstruct the southbound (SB) SR-55 Dyer Road loop off-ramp, which will require an extended closure of the ramp as well as the inside lane on the SB Dyer Road on-ramp.

WHEN:
The off-ramp and inside lane are expected to close as soon as 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13 and reopen to motorists by 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23.

This work may be loud. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

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QUÉ:
Los equipos reconstruirán la rampa de salida en bucle de la SR-55 en dirección sur (SB) hacia Dyer Road; esto requerirá el cierre extendido de dicha rampa, así como del carril interior de la rampa de entrada a la SR-55 desde Dyer Road (en dirección sur).

CUÁNDO:
Se prevé que la rampa de salida y el carril interior cierren a partir de las 9 p.m. del martes 13 de octubre y vuelvan a abrirse al tráfico a las 9 p.m. del viernes 23 de octubre.

Este trabajo puede ser ruidoso. El horario está sujeto a cambios debido a condiciones meteorológicas adversas o problemas operativos imprevistos.

09/26/2026

Paving along the outside shoulder of both directions on SR-55 between I-405 and I-5 is underway and expected to be completed soon as crews prepare to shift traffic towards the outside to demolish and reconstruct the center median in late 2026. Be sure to follow on Instagram, X, and Facebook for the latest updates!

City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government City of Irvine City Hall City of Tustin - Municipal Government

09/25/2026

In mid-October, crews are expected to reconstruct the southbound Dyer Road loop off-ramp, which will require an extended closure of the ramp. Additional information will be provided in future communications.

City of Irvine City Hall City of Tustin - Municipal Government City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government

09/24/2026

⚠️ Crews are expected to perform paving work along the northbound SR-55 McFadden Avenue off-ramp, which will require closing the ramp from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 24 (into Friday morning).

City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government City of Irvine City Hall City of Tustin - Municipal Government

09/24/2026

Happy Fall from OCTA and the 55 Freeway Project Team! As construction progresses along the corridor, plan ahead and follow posted speed limits.

City of Irvine City Hall City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government City of Tustin - Municipal Government

09/18/2026

⚠️ Crews are expected to finish paving work along eastbound (EB) Dyer Road underneath the freeway, which will require closing EB Dyer from 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18 to 5 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Westbound Dyer will also be closed temporarily during this period.

City of Tustin - Municipal Government City of Irvine City Hall City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government

Photos from 55 Freeway Project's post 09/17/2026

Crews are expected to perform paving work along Dyer Road and Grand Avenue, which will require alternating directional closures on each street.

Westbound Dyer Road and a portion of northbound Grand Avenue is expected to be closed beginning at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 17. Crews are then expected to switch directions and close eastbound Dyer Road and southbound Grand Avenue. Dyer and Grand will fully reopen to motorists by 5 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18. Business access will be maintained.

09/09/2026

Crews are expected to perform electrical work along northbound SR-55, which will require closing the northbound McFadden Avenue off-ramp, Edinger Avenue on-ramp, and two outside lanes between these ramps from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11.

City of Irvine City Hall City of Tustin - Municipal Government City of Santa Ana - Municipal Government

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the 55 Freeway Project Team! Construction activities will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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