Ortega Bridge Lane Reduction
This Saturday, June 1 at 10 p.m., crews will reduce lanes on the Ortega Highway bridge over the I-5 freeway to two lanes in either direction in preparation for upcoming demolition activities on the south half of the bridge.
This configuration will last for approximately one year as crews work to demolish and reconstruct the south half of the bridge. Please click here for more information.
During this configuration, large trucks and trailers more than 40-feet long will be unable to exit the I-5 southbound off-ramp and maneuver a left turn to eastbound Ortega Highway and will have to utilize alternate routes. Please click here to view alternate routes for trucks more than 40-feet long.
Please see below for the configuration during the lane reduction:
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OCTA Assists With Business Efforts in San Juan Capistrano
OCTA is assisting San Juan Capistrano officials in an effort to reach out to the local community impacted by the current Caltrans construction improvement program at the intersection of Ortega Highway and the San Diego Freeway (I-5).
The city of San Juan Capistrano formed the Economic Preservation Committee to develop and implement cost-effective methods to assist businesses during the construction improvement project.
The committee – comprised of local business owners, community leaders, city council members and staff, Caltrans and OCTA –created the “Make it Your Mission to Experience San Juan” Metrolink campaign to increase ridership to the city in an effort to augment existing consumer traffic during the construction project.
A kick-off celebration is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Santa Ana train station. Riders can enjoy live music, free food and giveaways before taking the train to San Juan Capistrano for the day.
Participants who bring a nonperishable food item donation for Second Food Harvest will be given an opportunity to spin the prize wheel for a chance to win free Metrolink tickets and other valuable prizes.
As part of the celebration, on June 8 only, Metrolink riders who show their Metrolink tickets to participating businesses will enjoy:
- Half-price admission to The Mission
- Free meal at Sarducci’s with the purchase of a regular meal
- Half-price admission to Zoomar’s Petting Zoo
- Buy one, get one free coffee or dessert at Rick’s Café, located inside the movie theater
As part of the “Make it Your Mission to Experience San Juan” Metrolink campaign, participating businesses will continue to offer exclusive discounts to riders who show their Metrolink ticket.
For more information on the program, including the upcoming festivities and discounts visit, www.octa.net/sanjuancapistrano.
