North Los Angeles County near “Grapevine” – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises motorists traveling over the upcoming July 4 Weekend on the northbound Golden State Freeway (I-5) north of Santa Clarita near the “Grapevine,” to please PLAN AHEAD and LEAVE EARLY to avoid expected holiday-related delays
– due to
an ongoing lane closure on northbound I-5 at Templin Highway, approximately five miles north of Castaic. The lane closure is caused by an earlier mudslide and ongoing slope stabilization repairs. Three northbound lanes and all southbound lanes remain open to motorists.

Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes on Friday, June 30; Saturday, July 1; Sunday, July 2; Monday, July 3; and Tuesday, July 4.

The speed limit is reduced to 45 miles per hour in the construction zone for the safety of the motoring public. Motorists are also reminded that traffic fines are doubled in freeway work zones. In Santa Clarita and Castaic, The Old Road is a suggested alternate route during periods of congestion.