To accommodate freeway improvements, new retaining walls are being constructed adjacent to the Kenyon Pointe and El Paseo communities. Construction generally occurs on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. However, some night and weekend work may be required. Construction crews are accessing the work areas from the freeway side.
Construction of a new retaining wall/sound wall is underway. The wall will be approximately 30’ tall and nearly 900’ long, extending along northbound SR-55 adjacent to the El Paseo and Kenyon properties to the McFadden Avenue off-ramp. In addition, a 16’ tall adjoining sound wall around the curve at the McFadden Avenue off-ramp will also be constructed. A sound wall will serve as a noise barrier to the neighboring communities. The retaining wall/sound wall is expected to be completed in 2025.
Crews are expected to perform a series of concrete pours as they continue to construct the wall. This activity may occur during the early morning hours.
A temporary fence was installed in the alleyway to create a work area for crews. Parking in the alleyway is prohibited while the temporary fence is in place. Vehicle access to some garages are restricted because part of the fence is in the alleyway. The fence will be removed after the wall is constructed and at that time, garage access will be restored.
Residents may experience noise and vibration throughout construction from excavation, concrete work, and drilling activities. Noise may also be generated from back-up alarms from construction equipment; the alarms are required by state regulation. Crews will also use lights during evening or early morning operations, as needed.
The Project includes regional improvements at the SR-55/I-5 interchange that will be implemented at the end of the construction. To improve safety and reduce congestion and delays, the McFadden Avenue on-ramp will only allow motorists to proceed to northbound I-5. Motorists using the on-ramp will not be able to merge left onto northbound SR-55 or southbound I-5. Read more in the FAQs.
This is a regional improvement that will reduce congestion and delays by eliminating the weaving and merging near the SR-55/I-5 interchange.
Motorists traveling on northbound SR-55 will still be able to merge right to access the northbound and southbound I-5 connectors. Motorists using the McFadden Avenue on-ramp will only be able to access the northbound I-5 connector and must use alternate routes to access northbound SR-55 or southbound I-5.
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The improvements will take effect when the Project is completed in 2026.
To access northbound SR-55: Take Newport Avenue to the northbound I-5 ramp and stay in the right lane to access the northbound SR-55 connector.
To access southbound I-5: Take Newport Avenue to Nisson Road and turn right, then turn left on Red Hill Avenue and turn right to access the southbound I-5 on-ramp.
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OCTA’s Outreach team will be sending email notifications, posting information on project social media platforms, hosting neighborhood meetings and participating in local events to inform the public of the improvements and construction activities.
Yes. In addition, an interpreter will be present at neighborhood meetings. If you would like to request information in another language, please contact the Outreach team at 888-371-2555 or email SR55Info@octa.net.
Visit octa.net/55Construction or sign up for the McFadden Avenue Interest List to receive emails about construction activities and upcoming neighborhood meetings.
The Public Outreach team hosts project information booths in the Kenyon Pointe community to share important construction updates and offer project resources. We encourage residents to stop with questions. Hablamos español.
Sign up here to receive updates to keep informed about the latest work happening in your community or upcoming booth events. Select the box for “McFadden Avenue.”
