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The City of Irvine will release periodic alerts with information about the Sand Canyon Undercrossing construction activity that may affect businesses and travelers. Please note that every effort will be made to reduce the impact of construction on the surrounding area. To register to receive Construction Alerts sent to you via email or text message, please click here .
Here are the current and recent Construction Alerts for the Sand Canyon Undercrossing Project:
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Construction Activity
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Closure Location
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Date, Time and Details
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Full closure
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Sand Canyon Avenue between Burt Road and Oak Canyon Road/Laguna Canyon Road
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9-Day Road Closure May 10 – May 20, 2013
A full closure of Sand Canyon Avenue will be required to allow construction crews to install permanent Metrolink tracks over the new bridge. During this closure, motorists will be directed to Irvine Center Drive, Jeffrey Road and Interstate 5 as alternate routes. Click here to view detour map.
Closure dates are subject to change based on weather, field conditions or other operational factors.
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Utility installations
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Northbound and southbound Sand Canyon Avenue between Interstate 5 and Oak Canyon Road/Laguna Canyon Road
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Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31, 2013
Utility installation work will require crews to intermittently close lanes on weekdays between 9 am and 3 pm. Two travel lanes will remain open in each direction prior to 9 am and after 3 pm. No detour will be required since at least one travel lane will remain open in each direction during these closures.
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Roadway excavation
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Sand Canyon Avenue between Burt Road and Oak Canyon Road/Laguna Canyon Road
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Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31, 2013
Excavation work will be in place weekdays between 7 am and 3:30 pm. Construction crews will intermittently stop motorists on weekdays between 9 am and 3 pm to allow construction trucks to enter and exit the site.
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The speed limit on Sand Canyon has been reduced to 25 mph between Laguna Canyon Road and Marine Way for the duration of the project for the safety of the contractor’s personnel and the motoring public.
The Walnut Bike Trail will be closed for the duration of the project. Detour signs are located at each end of the bike trail to direct pedestrians and bicyclists to use alternate routes.
Note: Information contained in this Construction Alert is subject to change, based on weather, field conditions or other factors. We regret any inconvenience these changes may create.
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Toll Free Project Helpline:
1-855-777-SAND
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Visit and Register to Receive Updates:
cityofirvine.org/sandcanyon
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