Join Caltrans and OCTA at two public hearings to learn about the proposed I-5 El Toro Road Interchange Project, ask questions of the project team, and share comments.
The project would address congestion and enhance freeway operations at the I-5 El Toro Road Interchange in the cities of Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, and Lake Forest by modifying on- and off-ramps to southbound and northbound I-5 from El Toro Road.
The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow, optimize traffic signalization, improve traffic mobility through adjacent local street intersections, reduce traffic backups on freeway ramps, and apply technology to help manage traffic demand.
In-Person Public Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
5–7 p.m.
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
No registration required
Virtual Public Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
5–7 p.m.
Webinar ID: 858 8924 9103
Register: Bit.ly/ETRopenhouse
The Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (DEIR/EA) is available for review and comment from Friday, July 31 to Monday, September 14.
Public comments can be submitted by:
Caltrans District 12
Division of Environmental Analysis
1740 E. Fourth Street, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
For more information about the public hearings or to sign up for project updates, visit here.