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A Good Samaritan saved a man from jumping off a 5 Freeway overpass

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SAPD dispatch received several calls of a male adult on the freeway ledge of the 17th Street & I-5 freeway overpass. As SAPD officers were responding, a Good Samaritan who observed what was happening ran to help the jumper.

The Good Samaritan began talking to the jumper, who was standing on the ledge. When the jumper turned around to jump, the Good Samaritan grabbed him and held onto to him until Santa Ana PD officers arrived. Together they helped bring him over the ledge.

Hopefully the happy ending in the story above prevailed. One of our readers alerted us that he was stuck in traffic on the 5 Freeway at around 9 p.m. last night and as the CHP officers let the motorists pass there was a dead body visible and no sign of a car accident.

These are very difficult times for our residents with the ongoing pandemic, the lack of work and bills piling up. If you or someone you are close to is in need of a consultation with a specialist please call the Orange County Crisis Prevention Hotline at (800) 273-8255. English and Spanish speaking counselors are available. Korean counselors are also available 8 hours a day at (877) 7-CRISIS or (877) 727-4747 with the availability to transfer to a Multilanguage Line (interpretation of other languages is available upon request).

The Southbound I-5 Grand Avenue carpool on-ramp will be closed today until 1 p.m.

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for daytime electrical work to repair a lighting fixture on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. This activity will require the Southbound I-5 Grand Avenue carpool on-ramp to be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been able to expedite this work while traffic demand was lower due to COVID-19 reduced travel demand. Should you have questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

This project has added an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction was originally scheduled to be completed in early 2021 but is substantially ahead of schedule. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

More I-5 construction on Main Street set for this Monday

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for construction involving concrete work for the poles on Main Street at Edgewood from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. This work requires the closure of the Southbound Main Street right-most curb lane from Walkie Way to just south of Edgewood Road. If possible, please use Broadway southbound instead of Main Street to minimize traffic delays.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been able to expedite this work while traffic demand has been lower due to COVID-19. Should you have questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

This project adds an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction was originally scheduled to be completed in early 2021 but is substantially ahead of schedule. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

More daytime and nighttime I-5 Freeway construction at Main St. this week

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for daytime construction to perform guardrail work on Main Street south of Walkie Way from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. This work requires the closure of the Southbound Main Street right-most curb lane from Walkie Way to just south of Edgewood Road. If possible, please avoid this area during this time to avoid traffic delays and use Broadway southbound instead of Main Street.

Construction crews are also scheduled to perform nighttime electrical and guardrail work for the Northbound and Southbound I-5 Freeway from 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. This work requires the following nighttime closures:

• Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First and Fourth streets and SR-22
• Northbound I-5: 17th Street off-ramp
• Northbound I-5 Connector to Westbound SR-22
• Southbound I-5: Bristol Street/La Veta Avenue off-ramp
• Southbound I-5: Collector road between the SR-57 Connector and Main Street
• Southbound I-5: Right lanes between the SR-57 Connector and Fourth Street
• Eastbound SR-22 Connector to Southbound I-5

During this time, please avoid using the I-5 freeway through Central Orange County between SR-55 and SR-22, in both directions and utilize the SR-55 and SR-22, instead.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been able to expedite this work while traffic demand was lower due to COVID-19 reduced travel demand. Should you have questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

This project has added an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction was originally scheduled to be completed in early 2021 but is substantially ahead of schedule. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

5 Freeway construction continues in Santa Ana this week

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime construction to remove k-rail on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 for three nights, starting tonight: Monday, September 14th through Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The following closures are scheduled during nighttime hours:

• Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First and Fourth streets and SR-22
• Northbound I-5 Grand Avenue/Santa Ana carpool lane off-ramp
• Southbound I-5: Left lanes between the SR-57 Connector and Fourth Street
• Southbound I-5: Grand Avenue/Santa Ana carpool on-ramp
• Northbound SR-55 Carpool Connector to Northbound I-5

During these times, drivers may avoid using the I-5 freeway between SR-55 and SR-22 in both directions and utilize the SR-55 and SR-22, instead, through Central Orange County.

Crews will continue daytime activities this week on Main Street including the removal of the temporary support structure that was used to construct the bridge barrier, sidewalk improvements, chain link fence installation, paving and traffic signal work. The work is on Main Street south of Walkie Way for the Northbound lanes (alternating 2-hour lane closures) and the Southbound Main Street right-most lane near Edgewood Road from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. continuing on Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18, 2020. Only one of two lanes will be closed on Northbound I-5 to the Broadway off-ramp.

OCTA and Caltrans construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been a lower from COVID-19 impacts. Should you have questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

5 Freeway construction on Main St. continues this week

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I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana for the removal of the temporary support structure that was used to construct the bridge barrier. There will also be paving and traffic signal work. The work is on Main Street south of Walkie Way for the Northbound lanes near Edgewood Road from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

Expect alternating short-term closures (up to two (2) hours each) of Main Street’s Northbound lanes between Walkie Way and south of Edgewood Road. During this time, it is recommended to avoid this area to minimize potential traffic delays by using Broadway instead of Main Street.

Main Street improvements are anticipated to be completed by the end of September. OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

This project adds an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

I-5 barrier and sidewalk construction on Main Street extended through Saturday

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This week’s I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities to reconstruct the sidewalk and concrete barrier on the west side of Main Street Overcrossing have been extended into tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, 2020. Work will occur on Main Street south of Walkie Way for Southbound traffic near Edgewood Road starting at 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for today (August 28, 2020) and tomorrow (August 29, 2020).

This work will require closure of the Southbound Main Street right-most curb lane from Walkie Way to just south of Edgewood Road from 6 a.m. to Noon each day. Please avoid this area by using Broadway instead Main Street during these times to avoid traffic delays.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

Main St. will be partially closed during 5 Freeway bridge work

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I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are also scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana for the bridge barrier.

The far right lane on southbound Main Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon, between Walkie Way and the work area, near Edgewood Road starting at 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Thursday, August 27th, and Friday, August 28, 2020.

Please avoid this area by using Broadway instead Main Street during these times, as there may be some traffic delays.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

Visit www.octa.net/i5centralmap for all project closures.

Los equipos de construcción están programados para instalar una barrera de concreto para el puente en la calle Main Street, de las 6 a.m. a las 5 p.m., el jueves 27 de agosto y viernes 28 de agosto.

Este trabajo requiere el cierre del carril extremo de la derecha en la calle Main Street dirección hacia el sur entre las 6 a.m. y hasta el mediodía, entre la calle Walkie Way y el área de trabajo.

Visite www.octa.net/i5centralmap para todos los cierres del proyecto.

Northbound carpool lanes now open on the I-5 in Central O.C.

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I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 now has two carpool lanes in each direction

ORANGE – Carpooling through central Orange County just got a lot easier – several months ahead of schedule – after the two northbound HOV lanes opened to traffic this morning as part of the I-5 Central County Improvements Project.

The project, a partnership between OCTA and Caltrans, added a second carpool lane in each direction of the busy stretch of I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to help speed up commutes and alleviate bottlenecks through Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin. The southbound lanes opened to traffic late last month.

“I’m proud to see that despite this challenging year, we are able to continue delivering our promises to Orange County taxpayers by bringing relief to those who travel along this stretch of I-5,” said OCTA Chairman Steve Jones, also the Mayor of Garden Grove. “Thank you to all the essential workers for their efforts over the past several months to help bring these benefits to the public early.”

The carpool lanes opened to traffic at least four months early. Earlier this year, when stay-at-home orders related to COVID-19 were in place, crews accelerated construction by performing work during the day when there is typically heavy congestion.

In addition to adding carpool lanes, the project removed the concrete barriers between the carpool and regular lanes in several locations, and restriped the carpool lanes for continuous access, allowing drivers to move freely between all lanes.

In the next month, crews will perform additional work to wrap up the project, including electrical, landscaping and signage installation. The project was originally expected to be completed in early 2021.

The $41.5 million project is funded with federal dollars and by Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, also known as OC Go.

For more information about the I-5 Central County Improvements Project, visit www.octa.net/i5central.

About OCTA: The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail and active transportation.

I-5 freeway construction in Santa Ana to continue this week

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I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week within the City of Santa Ana. Work includes freeway closures for removal of temporary concrete safety barrier (“K-rail”), electrical work, and permanent lane striping.

Closures for permanent striping work is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. through Friday, August 28, 2020 for:

• Northbound I-5: Left Lanes between First/Fourth Streets and SR-22

Intermittent Closures for permanent striping work is also scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. through Friday, August 28, 2020 for:

• Northbound and Southbound I-5: All Lanes between SR-55 and SR-57

Please use alternate routes during these times that avoid the I-5 between SR-55 and SR-22 and plan for potential delays since these closures can be expected to impact traffic flow. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as work to provide additional capacity for the I-5 Carpool lanes through Santa Ana is facilitated.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit: www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

I-5 Freeway construction at N. Main Street continues this week

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. Work includes traffic signal timing and other electrical work activities at the northeast corner of Main Street and Edgewood Road starting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 10 p.m. to the next morning on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6 a.m.

The traffic signal work which can only be done at night will require the following:

• Closure of the Northbound Main Street Off-ramp, while the Broadway Off-ramp will remain open;
• Closures of all Main Street lanes except for one lane to remain open in each direction for both Northbound and Southbound directions.

Edgewood will remain open but may be temporarily controlled by stop signs. Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays since these lane reductions will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Construction continues for daytime activities on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57, including the installation of permanent signs, electrical work and construction of the concrete median barrier.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit: www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

I-5 Freeway construction on the Main Street on-ramp set for this week

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities continue this week with paving activities that will require a closure for the left shoulder of the Northbound I-5 Main Street On-Ramp starting on Monday, August 3, 2020 through Friday, August 7, 2020. The Northbound I-5 Main Street On-ramp will remain open.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

5 Freeway construction work on N. Main St. to start on 7/22

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. Work includes, the installation of a signal pole on the northwest corner of N. Main Street and Edgewood Road starting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

The installation of the signal pole will require the following:

• Closure of the Southbound Main Street right-most curb lane from Walkie Way to just south of Edgewood Road.
• Expect some delay during these times.

OCTA and Caltrans’ construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane (for a total of two lanes) in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

More I-5 Freeway construction set for this week in Santa Ana

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Northbound and Southbound I-5 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the dates listed below. Work includes electrical, drainage, striping, and/or concrete barrier work. These activities can only be done at night and require lane closures to include:

• Monday, July 20th to Tuesday, July 21, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First/Fourth Streets and SR-22

• Monday, July 20th to Wednesday, July 22, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Collector Road between SR-57 connector and Main Street
 Southbound I-5: Right lanes between SR-57 connector and Fourth Street
 Southbound I-5: Connector to Westbound SR-22
 Eastbound SR-22 Connector to Southbound I-5

During these times, drivers may avoid using the I-5 freeway between SR-55 and SR-22 in both directions and utilize the SR-55 and SR-22, instead, through Central Orange County.

Crews will continue to perform concrete construction work during the daytime behind protected median barriers which does not require traffic lane closures.

OCTA and Caltrans construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

More construction on the 5 Freeway in Santa Ana set for this week

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Northbound and Southbound I-5. Work includes paving, grinding, and electrical activities for five nights: Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. These activities can only be done at night and require lane closures to include:

• Monday, July 13th to Tuesday, July 14, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Left lanes between the SR-57 and Fourth Street

• Monday, July 13th to Wednesday, July 15, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First and Fourth Streets and SR-22
 Northbound I-5: Connector between Northbound I-5 and Westbound SR-22

• Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 15, 2020
 Southbound SR-57 Carpool Connector to Southbound I-5
 Eastbound SR-22 Connector to Southbound I-5

• Tuesday, July 14th to Wednesday, July 15, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Right lanes between SR-57 connector and Fourth Street
 Southbound I-5: Left lanes between SR-57 connector and Fourth Street
 Southbound I-5: Connector between Northbound SR-57 and Main Street
 Southbound I-5: Bristol Street/La Veta Avenue Off-ramp

• Wednesday, July 15th to Friday, July 17, 2020
 Southbound I-5: Connector between Southbound I-5 and Westbound SR-22

• Thursday, July 16th to Friday, July 17, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First and Fourth Streets and SR-22

• Friday, July 17, 2020
 Northbound I-5: Right lanes between First and Fourth Streets and SR-22

OCTA and Caltrans construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been relatively lower due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.