[SDCBC] Sorrento Valley Advice Please

[Trevor Bourget]

At 10:35 AM 5/12/2008, fuse at san.rr.com wrote:
>Most of my route travels westbound down Mira Mesa Blvd. and my 
>destination is on Sorrento Valley road on the left-hand side, 
>immediately after the I-805 freeway underpass.

Going westbound under the I-805 requires at least being between #1 
and #2 lanes. In your case, making a left turn, I'd be in the right 
third or center of the #1 lane. Fortunately this section is 
approached from a downhill, where it is easy to transition across the 
roadway in the distance between Lusk and Scranton making one lane 
change at a time.


>What is the safest way to navigate onto Sorrento Valley road from 
>Mira Mesa Blvd. in rush hour traffic?  I have a similar problem with 
>the 2 e/b lanes turning onto I-805S on the return trip.

Eastbound SVR approaching I-805 can be very congested and confused 
when everyone is leaving. I suggest using the sidewalk to get back to 
the traffic light at I-805 NB offramp. Push the ped button to disrupt 
the traffic flow, then make your right to go eastbound.

The right lane splits and becomes a right-turn lane between I-805 and 
Scranton, so be sure to choose good lane position.

-- Trevor