Crews are constructing numerous elements of the I-5 HOV (Carpool Lanes) Widening and Interchange Improvements Project between Magnolia Blvd and Buena Vista Street in Burbank. The new lanes are scheduled to open this year. Work being done now includes grinding pavement, sealing joints, constructing the drainage, electrical and irrigation systems, and other work. Here are […]
Crews are constructing the I-5 Burbank Boulevard Bridge, walls, on- and off-ramps, concrete pavement and other elements of the I-5 HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle, or carpool lanes) widening and interchange improvements project in Burbank between Magnolia Boulevard and north of Buena Vista Street. Above: Falsework (temporary support) is in place for construction of the I-5 […]
HOV, or carpool, lanes opened on I-5 in both directions between State Route 134 (the Ventura Freeway) and Magnolia Boulevard on April 6-7, 2021. The newly constructed Northbound I-5 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane from SR-134 in Los Angeles to Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank — a distance of 2.7 miles — opened to traffic on […]
I-5 Progress Continues at Burbank Boulevard Crews are constructing the new I-5 Burbank Boulevard Bridge and Interchange in Burbank, which is scheduled to open to traffic in late 2021 (the schedule is weather-permitting and subject to change). Current and recent construction activities include walls and columns for the bridge; concrete pavement for carpool (HOV, or […]
You’re Invited! Come Learn About the Progress Being Made on the I-5 Widening Project
Construction underway in June 2020 These images show construction underway in the I-5 North Corridor project area, between State Route 134 (the Ventura Freeway) and Buena Vista Street in Burbank, where crews carried out many jobs including pile driving, excavation, construction of retaining walls, construction of the drainage system in the median barrier, installation of […]
Caltrans District 7 hosted a live stream of the 36 hours of demolition over the weekend of April 25-27, 2020. Livestream Final Stage Livestream Stage 4 Livestream Stage 3 Livestream Stage 2 Livestream Stage 1
Crews demolished the old I-5 Burbank Boulevard Bridge in Burbank, Calif., on April 25-26, 2020. The reconstructed bridge and new interchange opened November 24, 2021. This page documents the demolition. Please download video and images for media use. News media questions can be directed to Michael Comeaux (Michael.Comeaux@dot.ca.gov). All other inquiries please contact My5LA@dot.ca.gov I-5 […]
You’re Invited to the… 6th Annual Community Open House Come Learn About the Progress Being Made on the I-5 Widening Project WHAT: Caltrans is hosting a Community Open House for the I-5 Widening Project. Caltrans will provide a project update with an open house immediately following the presentation for attendees to ask questions of the […]
Burbank Boulevard I-5 Ramp Closures Beginning September 2019 Beginning in September 2019, the I-5 Empire Avenue Interchange in Burbank will open and three I-5 ramps at Burbank Boulevard will close. The northbound I-5 loop off-ramp to westbound Burbank Boulevard The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Burbank Boulevard The westbound Burbank Boulevard loop on-ramp to southbound […]
WHAT’S HAPPENING: In Burbank, “old” Empire Avenue at Victory Place is changing from its existing layout (currently it is closed with K-rail at Victory Place). It will become a three-way intersection with stop signs in all directions. Also, Maria Street will not connect with “old” Empire Avenue. Maria Street will connect with the new section […]
