Those who travel the 5 Freeway in San Diego know that there are often delays and road closures for various reasons. On Wednesday, October 30, there will be a 5-mile closure on the freeway due to a tanker truck fire. This will cause the Northbound lanes to be closed for approximately six weeks. The repair process could take until mid-November.
Northbound lanes will be closed
During the next two weeks, four northbound lanes of Highway 101 will be closed for construction. These closures are part of the ongoing construction of the Old Town Transit Center.
The northbound lanes of Highway 101 will be closed between the Bridgeway on-ramp and Seminary Drive exit in Mill Valley. The southbound lanes will remain open. However, there may be nighttime lane closures at various intersections. Traffic will be directed to take alternative routes. The work is being performed in preparation for the construction of the Trolley bridge.
The work will include the construction of a new traction power substation to supply power to the Trolley. The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2023. The bridge is located above Interstate 5 and will require an overnight closure to be completed. The Trolley will cross over the freeway at this point.
During the day, there will be intermittent lane closures on Pacific Highway. The lane closures are necessary for the installation of a bus pad. The lane closures will remain in place for the duration of the project.
Repairs could take until mid-November
Earlier this week, the Route Fire burnt a whopping 5,208 acres of land in Castaic, California. The fire was contained five days after it erupted. The fire damaged the retaining walls along the freeway, and some vertical steel columns are warped. The wall tiebacks were also damaged, and timber lagging is falling off of the wall.
The fire is still contained, but there will be no traffic through the area from Tuesday through Saturday. A detour will be in place, so drivers will need to plan ahead.
The biggest surprise is the amount of time it will take for repairs to be complete. The contractor is moving quickly to resurface the excavated portion. There are also plans to pave the inside shoulder of the road, which will take nearly two miles. The project is also weather-permitting.
A number of smaller projects are in the works, including a concrete pavement overlay on Wolfe Creek from the bridge to 0.5 miles south of Iowa 58. This will be the first of its kind in the area.
Route Fire damage caused by a tanker truck
Several tanker trucks recently burst into flames, causing damage to properties and potentially causing harm to the environment. These explosions have also caused injuries to people, which can lead to permanent scarring and burns. Depending on the type of cargo that was in the tanker, you may also suffer serious burns.
A gasoline tanker accident in Bellmore sparked a fire that caused substantial property damage. The driver was severely injured, and two cars were destroyed. A spokesman for the Bellmore Fire Department said the fire was “under control” within 90 minutes.
The truck was traveling eastbound on Route 27 when it swerved to the left and rear-ended another vehicle at a red light. The driver of the vehicle suffered second and third degree burns. The driver of the Nissan also suffered minor injuries. The crash was investigated by police Lieutenant James Mooney, who said the accident was caused by “a brake problem.”
Another tanker truck crash in Dodgingtown, Pennsylvania, resulted in a massive fire. The truck, carrying 8,800 gallons of gasoline, burst into flames. The truck was on its side when authorities arrived. The fire caused significant damage to the building and surrounding areas. It halted traffic on State Road 37 for several hours.
Construction traffic and noise from the San Elijo Lagoon restoration project
During the summer, crews will be working to improve the health of the lagoon. The work will include dredging, a process that involves removing sediment from the water. This will ensure the lagoon’s health for native species. The work will also prevent stagnation.
The San Elijo Lagoon restoration project is part of the North Coast Corridor transportation improvement program. This project includes a second set of coastal railroad tracks, new freeway bridges and bike paths, and environmental restoration. The project also includes a widening of Interstate 5.
The goal of the project is to restore physical lagoon functions and protect the lagoon ecosystem. The restoration project will include a pedestrian undercrossing that connects the lagoon’s east and west ends for the first time since the railroad was built.
The new bridges will allow more water to flow in the lagoon. The tidal waters will also be more accessible for marine life. In addition, the new bridges will be twice as long as the existing ones, reducing the footprint in the lagoon’s channel.
