The lanes extend on U.S. Highway 101 from state Route 237 to the border ... until 85 crosses over Central Expressway, near the 237 exit. Courtesy Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
Drivers are being asked to use alternate routes such as Highway 166 towards Highway 101 or Highway 58 through Tehachapi. There is no word as of Wednesday afternoon on when I-5 will reopen.
Work crews will be working Friday through Monday morning on the following closures and restrictions on multiple freeways for construction this weekend.