Caltrans will present a major update on the long-running Interstate 5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Project to the Stockton City Council’s Community Improvement and Crime Prevention Committee on Wednesday, November 19, at 3:30 p.m. The briefing is expected to give residents and city leaders the clearest look yet at how the multi-year bridge replacement project is progressing and what comes next.
The presentation will cover the project’s current status, recent accomplishments, revised construction timeline, and a detailed look at traffic mitigation plans, especially at the heavily traveled I-5/Pershing Avenue interchange. Caltrans project managers and technical experts will be on hand to answer questions from councilmembers and the public.
One of the most anticipated parts of the update will be an overview of construction stages, duration expectations, and impacts to motorists, as the improvements will require substantial staging to minimize disruptions in a corridor that tens of thousands of drivers rely on daily.
Why the Project Matters
The Stockton Channel Viaduct Project proposes to replace both the northbound and southbound bridges that carry Interstate 5 over the Stockton Channel. According to Caltrans, the structures have significant concrete and steel deficiencies, including long-standing deck deterioration that has required continual maintenance and repairs. Replacing the bridges will help ensure long-term safety, structural integrity, and improved load capacity for commercial trucks and the regional movement of goods.
Where to Learn More
Residents can find detailed project information, including diagrams, history, and planned improvements, on the Caltrans District 10 website:
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-10/district-10-current-projects/10-0x460
Questions about the project may be emailed to:
[email protected]
For statewide project details, visit build.ca.gov, and for real-time travel conditions, Caltrans encourages drivers to check QuickMap at quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
Caltrans also reminds the public to stay alert and cautious around roadwork: “For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.”