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![]() Archive for the 'Traffic' CategoryPart of Carbon Canyon still closedNovember 18th, 2008, 7:03 am by Marilyn Kalfus, real estate reporterRegister staff writer Serena Daniels has these traffic updates this morning: Carbon Canyon Road between Valencia Avenue and Chino Hills remains closed as a result of fires that have created havoc in Yorba Linda, Brea and Anaheim Hills over the weekend and into Monday. Only local residents will be allowed onto that corridor, said California Highway Patrol officer Denise Quesada. Authorities did not say when the road would reopen to the public. All freeways are open. Over the weekend, the 57 freeway closed and Metrolink’s Inland Empire-Orange County Line service was temporarily suspended. The freeway reopened Sunday and train service resumed Monday.
Freeways remain open, Carbon Canyon Road still closedNovember 17th, 2008, 12:54 pm by John Crandall, Staff WriterAll freeways have reopened, but the Brea Canyon off-ramp at the southbound 57 freeway and the Tonner off-ramp at the northbound 57 will remain closed for an unknown amount of time, California Highway Patrol officials say. Carbon Canyon Road remains closed.
Update: Latest weather, traffic and fire containment newsNovember 17th, 2008, 6:14 am by John Crandall, Staff WriterTraffic All freeways have reopened but the Brea Canyon off-ramp at the southbound 57 freeway and the Tonner off-ramp at the northbound 57 will remain closed for an unknown amount of time, California Highway Patrol officials say. Service on the Metrolink’s Inland Empire-Orange County and Antelope Valley lines is running on schedule this morning, officials from the commuter line say. Metrolink crews inspected signals and tracks and have not found any damage from this past weekend’s fires. Passengers may experience minor delays from freight train congestion on the Inland Empire-Orange County line. On the Antelope Valley line, which passes the Sylmar and San Fernando areas, passengers might experience delays from fire-related power or communications outages, officials say. O.C. Register staff writer Niyaz Pirani reports from the Irvine fire command: Fire containment “It’s been going really well. Crews have been hitting hot spots and flare-ups but no real major fire activity overnight, no losses,” said Capt. Greg McKeown of the Orange County Fire Authority. “The containment numbers should grow by this morning and the amount of acreage will go up slightly more,” McKeown said. Weather “The humidity will be a little higher, the temperature will be a little more mild than it has been and the winds are going to be much less so that definitely helps our efforts,” McKeown said.
Metrolink trains resume Monday; 57 now openNovember 16th, 2008, 7:10 pm by mcoronadoTraffic update from OC Register reporter Kelli Hart: The following Metrolink closures are in effect today. Monday’s trains are schedule to operate as normal. Metrolink officials said inspections of tracks and signal systems have been completed and no damage from the recent fires was discovered. Passengers can expect some minor delays on both routes due to freight train congestion on the Inland Empire-Orange County Line and possible intermittent, fire-related power or communications outages in the Sylmar/San Fernando area along the Antelope Valley Line. Passengers on 91 Line trains can also expect some delays as well due to freight train congestion. -Service on the commuter rail to and from the Inland Empire, serving Orange County is closed today California Highway Patrol has reopened the 57 in both directions, with the exception of the Tonner off ramps. -The Northbound 241 from Santiago Canyon to the 91, which was closed has been reopened
57 now open; Metrolink service resumes MondayNovember 16th, 2008, 6:53 pm by mcoronadoTraffic update from OC Register reporter Kelli Hart: California Highway Patrol has reopened the 57 in both directions, with the exception of the Tonner off ramps. -The Northbound 241 from Santiago Canyon to the 91, which was closed has been reopened The following closures remain: The following Metrolink closures are in effect today. Monday’s trains are schedule to operate as normal. Metrolink officials said inspections of tracks and signal systems have been completed and no damage from the recent fires was discovered. Passengers can expect some minor delays on both routes due to freight train congestion on the Inland Empire-Orange County Line and possible intermittent, fire-related power or communications outages in the Sylmar/San Fernando area along the Antelope Valley Line. Passengers on 91 Line trains can also expect some delays as well due to freight train congestion. -Service on the commuter rail to and from the Inland Empire, serving Orange County is closed today
241, 261, Gypsum and Weir Canyon Road on ramps openedNovember 16th, 2008, 5:09 pm by mcoronado241, 261, Gypsum and Weir Canyon Road on ramps reopened Traffic update from OC Register reporter Kelli Hart: -The Northbound 241 from Santiago Canyon to the 91, which was closed has been reopened The following closures remain: The following Metrolink closures are in effect today: -Service on the commuter rail to and from the Inland Empire, serving Orange County remains closed today until further notice
Anaheim, Yorba Linda residents can go homeNovember 16th, 2008, 4:49 pm by mcoronadoOCFA officials have announced that at 3:30 and 4:02 respectively the cities of Yorba Linda and Anaheim lifted their evacuations. Residents may return to their homes (ID may be required in some areas). Access to homes also has been granted in Brea for all areas except Olinda-Village and the Hollydale Mobile Home Park, officials said. Carbon Canyon Road remains closed east of Valencia Avenue. The Riverside (91) Freeway at Weir Canyon reopened. The Orange (57) Freeway and the 241 and 261 toll roads are open, officials said. For up to date information including evacuations and evacuation centers, please visit the OCFA website at www.ocfa.org.
Freeway, rail closure updatesNovember 16th, 2008, 4:20 pm by mcoronadoTraffic update from OC Register reporter Kelli Hart: The following closures are still in effect due to the wildfires, courtesy of Caltrans: -The Northbound 241 is closed from Santiago Canyon to the 91 junction in Anaheim The following Metrolink closures are in effect today: -Service on the commuter rail to and from the Inland Empire, serving Orange County is closed today until further notice
Commuter rail service to and from Inland Empire still suspendedNovember 16th, 2008, 11:00 am by John DunphyCommuter rail service on two Metrolink routes remains suspended today, and rail officials are examining tracks to make a decision about Monday service. Service on the line between Los Angeles, Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley, and on the line between the Inland Empire and Orange County, is suspended until further notice. Traffic meanwhile along the 91 corridor between Corona and the 55 Freeway is mostly clear and unimpacted in both directions. |
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