Caltrans has scheduled an extended weekend closure on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard in the city of Burbank in Los Angeles County for pavement rehabilitation work. This is the fifth of a series of extended weekend closures on I-5 between Empire Avenue and Cohasset Street for this project.

Beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, March 13 through 5 a.m. on Monday, March 16 crews will reduce southbound I-5 to two lanes between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard. In addition, southbound I-5 will be fully closed overnight between Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard for restriping on Saturday, March 14 and Monday, March 16.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes to reach their destinations during the extended weekend closure. Detour signs will be posted. All lanes and ramps will reopen to the public by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 16.

The closures are subject to change and scheduled as follows:

10 p.m. Friday, March 13 through 5 a.m. Monday, March 16:

Up to four lanes will be closed on southbound I-5 between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard

Closure of southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at Buena Vista Street

Closure of southbound I-5 off-ramp at Empire Avenue

1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, March 14

Full closure of southbound I-5 between Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard

Closure of southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at Buena Vista Street

Closure of southbound I-5 off-ramp at Empire Avenue

Closure of southbound I-5 on-ramp at Hollywood Way

1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, March 16

Full closure of southbound I-5 between Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard

Closure of southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at Buena Vista Street

Closure of southbound I-5 off-ramp at Empire Avenue

Closure of southbound I-5 on-ramp at Hollywood Way

Traffic will be detoured during the hours of full freeway closure.

Alternate Routes for Southbound I-5

Eastbound SR-134: Southbound SR-170 to eastbound SR-134

SR-118: Motorists on SR-118 will be directed to southbound I-405 to southbound U.S. 101

Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change including the times and dates, the number of closures and other details. Residents and businesses located near construction may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Please visit the Caltrans Quickmap for the latest road conditions and closures.

This is the fifth of six 55-hour extended weekend closures scheduled through spring 2026. Construction is expected to complete no later than summer 2027. This work is part of a pavement rehabilitation project to replace damaged pavement on I-5 between Empire Avenue and Cohasset Street to improve ride quality and safety. The work totals $23.2 million. The contractor is Security Paving Company, Inc.