Here is some important information for travelers in Orange County as 2014 comes to an end:
Bus
OCTA will once again offer free bus rides on New Year's Eve (starting at 6 p.m.) to promote safe travel. Buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day. View the schedules.
Metrolink
There will be no Metrolink service in Orange County on Thursday, Jan. 1.
Amtrak
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service will operate on Saturday/Sunday/Holiday schedules on Thursday, Jan. 1. View the schedules.
Freeway Projects
The following work schedules are planned during the holiday weeks:
- I-5 South County: No closures Dec. 31 through Jan. 3.
- Ortega Highway: No closures Dec. 31 through Jan. 3.
- SR-91: No nighttime closures between Dec. 22 and Jan. 4
- SR-57: No nighttime closures between Dec. 22 and Jan. 4
- West County Connectors: No nighttime closures Dec. 24 through Jan. 5
- OC Bridges projects: No closures between Dec. 22 and Jan. 4
Work may be occurring during the day on some projects but no closures are planned.
There are some extending closures planned for the grade separation projects starting in January. Beginning Jan. 5, Chapman Avenue at Orangethorpe Avenue is scheduled to be closed for up to one year. Starting Jan. 9, State College Boulevard at Valencia Drive is scheduled to be closed until summer 2017.
Happy new year and safe travels.
