Santa Clara Overhead Bridge Construction 

Summary 

As part of the I-5 North County Enhancements Project, Metro’s contractor OHLA-USA, will be extending the existing Santa Clara Overhead Bridge, located between Magic Mountain Pkwy and Rye Canyon Rd, to accommodate the new high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along the I-5 corridor.

Construction will take place along the outside shoulders, and along Santa Clara Overhead Bridge adjacent to the I-5. Activities will include falsework removal, and bridge demolition and superstructure work.

Construction activities along northbound and southbound I-5 are anticipated to be completed by the end of Summer 2025.

What to Expect & Traffic Control  

• Day work behind k-rail along I-5 outside shoulders and along the bike path under the Santa Clara Overhead Bridge crossing. 
• Traffic control with a flagger along the bike path and pedestrian walkway.  
• Minor delays on bike path for 10 to 15 minutes. 

Essential Details 

• Work hours: Monday through Friday, from 6am to 3pm and 9pm to 5am, as needed.  
• No lane closures will be implemented during morning or evening peak traffic hours, flagging crews will be utilized as needed. 

Noteworthy 

Access to emergency responders will be maintained. Construction is a dynamic process, it is subject to weather conditions, and information is subject to change, visit the project website for the most up to date information and a weekly listing of ramp closures scheduled.