Lane Closures on Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) Through Palmdale and Lancaster

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.

The closures are necessary to perform pavement replacement, inside shoulder work and set K-rail that will extend the life of the existing lanes by a minimum of 40 years and improve ride quality. Currently, construction work is on-going Monday through Thursday, daytime: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and nightly: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Friday through Saturday, daytime: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and nightly: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. to minimize traffic impacts. There are Long Term Closures of North- & Southbound Avenue H on- & off-ramps starting January 6, 2026. Long Term Closure of North- & Southbound Avenue I on- & off-ramps starting December 1, 2025. Long Term Closure of Northbound Avenue K on- & off-ramps. Long Term Closure of Southbound Avenue J on- & off-ramps to start May 14, 2026. Detours will be posted and are subject to change.

Closures are as follows:

Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, Nightly 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Full Freeway Closure:

Southbound SR-14 Avenue A – Palmdale Boulevard

Northbound SR-14 Palmdale Boulevard – Avenue A

Northbound Rancho Vista Boulevard on-ramp from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Southbound Rancho Vista Boulevard / Avenue P on-ramp from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

North- & Southbound 10th Street West on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue N on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue M on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue L on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Southbound Avenue K on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Northbound 20th Street West off-ramp from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Northbound Avenue J on-ramp from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue H on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue G on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue F on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue D on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

North- & Southbound Avenue A on- & off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, Nightly 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Lane Closures:

Northbound SR-14 Palmdale Boulevard – Avenue A

Southbound SR-14 Avenue A – Palmdale Boulevard

Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and grinding associated with construction activities. The schedule is weather permitting, and all dates and times are subject to change. Detour signs will be posted. Motorists should expect delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes. Real time traffic information can be found at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Construction is scheduled from Spring of 2023 through Winter 2025/2026. Cost is estimated at $164 million. Atkinson Construction of Irvine, California is the contractor.

Caltrans reminds drivers to “Be Work Zone Alert” and to “Move Over”.