Full closure of SR-78 near Mar Vista Drive scheduled: this is when
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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Drivers who rely on State Route 78 (SR-78) near Mar Vista Drive should prepare for full closures during certain time periods beginning next week, as Caltrans contractors begin a series of demolition operations.
From Monday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 14, all lanes of specific SR-78 sections will be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews carry out demolition work on parts of the Mar Vista Bridge. The project is part of ongoing improvement and expansion efforts in the area, according to Caltrans.
Detours and closures
Here's a breakdown of detours and closures in the impacted area:
-- Westbound SR-78 will be fully closed Monday and Tuesday (Aug. 11–12) between Sycamore Avenue and Vista Village Drive. Drivers will be detoured via:
- Exit at Sycamore Avenue
- Turn left on Sycamore Avenue
- Turn right on South Melrose Drive
- Turn right on Hacienda Drive
- Turn left on Vista Village Drive
- Re-enter SR-78 westbound
-- Eastbound SR-78 will be fully closed Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 13–14) between Civic Center Drive and Sycamore Avenue. Drivers can either:
- Exit at Civic Center Drive
- Turn left on Civic Center Drive
- Turn right on Santa Fe Avenue
- Turn right on Robelin Drive
- Turn left to re-enter SR-78 eastbound
- Or follow flaggers at Mar Vista Drive to continue directly onto the eastbound SR-78 onramp.
Mar Vista Drive detours
The following additional detours will be in place for those using Mar Vista Drive:
- Eastbound drivers: Turn right on Thibodo Road, then left on Sycamore Avenue. Use the westbound SR-78 onramp and exit at Mar Vista Drive.
- Westbound drivers: Continue east on Mar Vista Drive, turn right on S Santa Fe Avenue, then right on Robelin Drive. Proceed to Sycamore Avenue, turn right on Thibodo Road, and turn left onto Mar Vista Drive.
What to expect
The work will be performed overnight to minimize disruption during peak travel hours. However, residents and businesses nearby should anticipate increased traffic on detour routes, as well as construction noise, lighting, and OSHA-required vehicle back-up alarms. Caltrans says crews will work to limit disturbances as much as possible.
Schedules may change due to weather, traffic incidents, or other factors. For up-to-date traffic conditions, closures, and detour maps, visit Caltran's Quick Map.
