Caltrans to Build Car Pool Lanes on Interstate 5 in North County

SAN DIEGO - Caltrans officials announced today that two new car pool lanes will be built in each direction on Interstate 5 in the North County, but there will be no additional lanes for solo drivers.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2013 if the project is approved by a variety of state and federal agencies, said Allan Kosup, the director of the Interstate 5 corridor for the agency.

Caltrans studied four proposals before selecting the one with the least impact on the environment and private property, he said. About 60 houses, multi- family residences and businesses are subject to imminent...