The pavement rehabilitation of the 91 Express Lanes got off to a great start during the first two weekends of a 10-weekend closure when the lanes reopened 2 hours ahead of schedule on September 12 and 19. To continue delivering a smooth, safe journey at free-flowing speed, OCTA and Caltrans are repaving the entire 91 Express Lanes from the SR-55 freeway in Anaheim to the Orange County/Riverside County line.
One direction will be paved at a time, beginning with the eastbound direction. Once that is completed, crews will tackle the westbound portion. To maximize safety, reduce the impact on motorists, and accelerate repaving, the 91 Express Lanes and sections of the SR-91 #1 general-purpose lane are tentatively scheduled for closure on weekends through November 21. In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, there will be no lane closures that weekend. For a schedule and overview, click here.
As the pavement rehabilitation project unfolds along the 42 miles that make up the four-lane, 10-mile 91 Express Lanes, it will use 113,000 tons of asphalt and grind and replace 375,000 square yards of pavement. The project will also replace six changeable messaging signs.
Paid for entirely by the 91 Express Lanes Capital Reserve Fund, the project will extend the pavement’s lifespan for decades while continuing to provide a safe, smooth commute.
For more information about the project, click here.
