California Department of Transportation

11/06/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Southbound SR-163 Connector to Eastbound I-8 Closed

Southbound SR-163 Connector to Eastbound I-8 Closed

Published: Nov 06, 2026

SAN DIEGO - Caltrans will close the southbound State Route 163 (SR-163) connector to westbound Interstate 8 (I-8) Saturday, October 17, from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. for drainage clearing.

Southbound SR-163 may take the westbound connector exit on Taylor Street/Hotel Circle, then continue on to the eastbound I-8 connector.

Motorists are reminded to be Work Zone Alert if traveling in the area and to watch for highway workers and moving construction equipment.

The work sch94edule is subject to change due to weather conditions, traffic incidents, or other work-related reasons.

For real-time traffic information, including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

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