In late November, commuters began to enjoy a more efficient commute on State Route 57 (SR-57) when a new 3-mile northbound general-purpose lane opened between Katella and Lincoln Avenues in Anaheim. The $41 million project is the final segment of the SR-57 Northbound Widening Project, and improves a vital north-south link in Orange County.
To commemorate this milestone on the SR-57 Northbound Widening Project, OCTA and Caltrans will mark the opening of the new lane with a completion event for partners, stakeholders, and sponsors at the Honda Center on Dec. 22 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Additional capital and operational improvements include the reconstruction of eight freeway ramps, widening of two bridges, construction of six retaining walls, and the conversation from buffer-separated carpool lanes to continuous access carpool lanes, which studies have shown reduce accidents and air pollution.
The northern segment of the SR-57 Northbound Widening Project opened to traffic earlier this year, adding a 5-mile northbound lane between Orangethorpe Avenue in Placentia and Lambert Road in Brea.
The opening of the southern segment improves freeway capacity near some of the region’s top entertainment and travel destinations, including Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Honda Center and the new ARTIC transportation hub.
About 58,000 vehicles travel the SR-57 daily.
Additional nighttime closures will be necessary to finish irrigation and electrical work. For updates on the project, visit octa.net/sr57.
