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91 Fwy closure causes major weekend traffic headaches for drivers heading from Orange County to IE
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- The eastbound 91 Freeway near Corona is reduced to three lanes due to a 55-hour closure for culvert replacement, causing significant traffic delays from Anaheim Hills to Corona.
- The lane reduction began Friday night, with drivers experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic and some reporting fewer than the expected three lanes open.
- Traffic congestion has spilled onto surface streets as drivers seek alternate routes, with Caltrans recommending the 57 Freeway to the 60 or Carbon Canyon as alternatives.
- The closure affects the FasTrak express lane, frustrating drivers who pay for that service but cannot use it during the project.
- The lane restrictions will end Monday morning but are scheduled to return next weekend, prompting officials to advise drivers to plan accordingly.
