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Delays Along Ortega Highway Expected Through June 15
Despite earlier statements from Caltrans that pledged SR 74 would be permanently open to travelers by mid May, ongoing repairs are still forcing closures.
For commuters who use the Ortega Highway, the roadblocks just keep coming.
Despite earlier statements from Caltrans that pledged SR 74 would be permanently open to travelers by mid May, ongoing repairs are still forcing closures and the agency is now forecasting delays through June 15.
The closures have been in effect since earlier this year when heavy winter storms caused erosion along the winding roadway.
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According to Caltrans, the following closure schedule is in effect on SR 74 through next month:
The highway will be closed nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. to both eastbound and westbound traffic from the Candy Store to the Nichols Institute access road in Orange County.
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The highway will be open with two-way traffic flagging control from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Caltrans is warning to expect 10 to 15 minute delays.
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