About the Project
The project will add one regular lane and one carpool lane in each direction, as well as auxiliary lanes between several interchanges on SR-55 between the I-405 and I-5. The four-mile Project also includes:
- Widening four bridges
- Constructing retaining walls
- Reconfiguring on- and off-ramps
- Reconstructing a lane channel
- Relocating utilities
- Modifying and realigning local streets
Construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Focus on 55 Business Program
OCTA’s Focus on 55 Program supports local businesses along the SR-55 Improvement Project corridor. We offer marketing assistance to increase exposure and encourage consumers to shop local during construction. Participation is free.
Benefits to Businesses
Free participation
Social media and email marketing
Benefits to Customers
Discover deals and special offers
Support businesses and keep sales tax local
Participating Businesses (coming soon)
Official Rules Disclaimer: Businesses are eligible to sign up at SR55Info@octa.net. There is no cost for businesses to participate. Benefits to local businesses include the following: social media and email marketing, print and digital ads, and coupon promotions. For a business to be eligible, their physical address in the cities of Irvine, Santa Ana or Tustin. The following business types are excluded: liquor stores, adult/sexual content, medical and recreational marijuana, weapons and any other business not approved by OCTA. Participating businesses must submit and/or approve web profile information. Businesses agree to keep the Project updated with contact, images, logos (.jpg, .pdf, .ai or .eps). Participating businesses acknowledge and understand that OCTA may publish and display the company's name, photographs, likeness and biographical information for any purpose, including advertising, promotional and publicity in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further authorization, approval, notification or compensation of any kind. Featured businesses may request copies of photos, videos, art files and other marketing materials displaying their images with written requests to SR55Info@octa.net. The program is scheduled to continue through 2026. OCTA reserves the right to change, amend, extend, cancel or discontinue the program at any time, with no advance notice.Funding
The total project cost is $475.1 million. The project is funded by OC GO (also known as Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements), state and federal funds. The California Transportation Commission awarded OCTA $140 million in competitive state transportation funding to support the project.
Anticipated Project Schedule
