Caltrans District 12 I-5 Orange County

The I-5 Orange County Corridor Enhancement project exemplifies how transportation infrastructure can simultaneously address practical needs and aesthetic considerations. Through Spec Formliners’ custom concrete solutions, utilitarian structures have been transformed into a linear gallery celebrating regional heritage.

This project demonstrates that even the most practical infrastructure investments can incorporate meaningful cultural elements without compromising functional requirements. The result is a transportation corridor that not only improves traffic flow but also enhances the visual experience for the hundreds of thousands of daily users.

The bas-relief murals – featuring pastoral landscapes, grazing cattle, and equestrian scenes – will continue to provide visual interest and cultural connection long after the construction phase is complete, creating lasting value for Orange County residents and visitors.

Project Name: I-5 Orange County Corridor Improvement (0K0224)
Client: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 12

Location: Interstate 5, from Oso Parkway to Alicia Parkway, Orange County, California

Budget: ~$130 million

Timeline: Mid-2019 – Ongoing