SR 73 Catalina View Improvements Project

The 73 Catalina View Improvements Project consists of using the existing median to provide one additional lane in each direction through the Catalina View Mainline Toll Point (resulting in four mainline lanes and one truck climbing lane) to make operational improvements on the 73 Toll Road leading up to the mainline toll point in each direction.

At a Glance

Project Status:
Preliminary engineering and environmental revalidation
Location:
73 Toll Road between the 133 (Laguna Canyon Road)  to Newport Coast Drive
Construction:
Estimated Completion 2030
Investment:
$36.9 Million

Overview


Traffic volumes continue to increase on the 73 Toll Road during the morning and afternoon peak periods near the Catalina View Mainline Toll Point, additional lanes are needed. The 73 Catalina View Improvement Project will add a fourth lane in each direction through the Catalina View Mainline Toll Point to make operational improvements from the 133 (Laguna Canyon Road) to Newport Coast Drive.

SR 73 Catalina Improvements Map

Benefits


    • Operational improvements to maintain free flow traffic movement
    • Improved travel efficiencies and roadway enhancements
    4.5
    miles of roadway improvements
    $36.9
    million investment
    100%
    funded by TCA

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