As part of its commitment to assist local businesses during reconstruction of the Interstate 5 (I-5) / Avenida Pico Interchange in San Clemente, OCTA is launching a discount program for businesses along the Avenida Pico corridor.
The interchange improvements are part of a $230 million project that also extends the carpool lane in each direction from San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano to Avenida Pico in San Clemente. In addition, Avenida Pico is being widened, and on- and off-ramps are being improved throughout the project area.
Beginning this week, businesses along the Avenida Pico corridor are being invited to participate in the Purchase on Pico Program. The program will feature discounts to corridor shops, restaurants and other retailers every Wednesday while construction is ongoing.
OCTA will promote participating businesses on its website, through social media and in email blasts to community members. Businesses will receive a 5-by-5-inch window decal to display, informing shoppers of their participation in the program. Businesses interested in participating may visit octa.net/PurchaseonPico to complete an application. Discounts are expected to be available to the public beginning August 10.
For more information on the I-5 South County Improvements Project, visit octa.net/I5South.