HESPERIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Caltrans announced the closures of southbound Interstate 15 at Highway 395 in Hesperia starting Tuesday tonight, to make emergency repairs to the Highway 395 overcrossing.
The Highway 395 connector from the northbound I-15 began to deteriorate late Friday, December 13, resulting in the full closure of the connector. Hwy 395 connector from northbound I-15 remains closed until repairs are completed.
Contractor will require some lane and full closures of southbound I-15 this to expedite repairs to demolish the bridge deck.
The closures are still tentative; however, Caltrans is alerting the public in advance, so motorists can prepare before the final approval. Following is the schedule of TENTATIVE closures:
Tuesday Night, December 17: Close two of three lanes on southbound I-15 from 8pm to 7am.
Wednesday Night, December 18: FULL CLOSURE of southbound I-15 from 8pm to 7am.
Thursday Night, December 19: FULL CLOSURE of southbound I-15 from 8pm to 7am.
Friday Night, December 20: Close two of four lanes of southbound I-15 from 8pm to 7am.
The detour for the southbound I-15 full closure is to get off at Joshua Street off ramp to Hwy 395 back to southbound I-15.
Another detour you can use is Mariposa Road and take it down to Ranchero Road to get back on the freeway.
Remember to reduce your speed in the work zone.
Be advised, weather conditions may affect closures.
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