Home El Toro Road Interchange Closing for Construction El Toro Road Interchange Closing for Construction Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2023 Starting Friday, 9/29, crews will reconstruct the I-5 northbound on-ramps from El Toro Road, requiring a nine-day closure of the loop on-ramp and a weekend closure of the straight on-ramp. Freeway lanes will also be reduced this weekend on northbound I-5 between Alicia Parkway and El Toro Road. WHAT TO EXPECT: Additional traffic congestion on El Toro Road and NB I-5. Plan for additional travel time through the area. Detour signs will be in place to assist motorists. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues. News Article Link(s) Click here for more about the project.