I-215 Widening Project News Flash

I-215 News Flash

In This Issue

Retaining Walls Go Up On New NB I-215 Lanes
Nighttime Freeway Closure for 16th Street Bridge Structure Work
Other Road Openings, Closures, Detours

Retaining Walls Go Up for New NB I-215 Lanes Near Downtown

New retaining wall and abutment near 2nd Street.

A big transformation is taking place along the new northbound I-215 lanes between 2nd Street and 3rd Street that some people may not yet have seen.

During the past two weeks, crews have been hard at work building the retaining walls that will run along the new frontage road. Concrete pours have been taking place throughout this stretch and the aesthetic wallscapes of the San Bernardino Mountains are becoming more evident with each week.

Worker Scaling Wall

A construction worker uses safety equipment to scale the wall and secure the forms ahead of a concrete pour.

Also unveiled this week is the wallscape of the Super Chief train, which embodies the rich rail history in the San Bernardino Valley.

The Super Chief train was a state-of-the-art locomotive - and a favorite choice for celebrities traveling between Los Angeles and Chicago with a stop in San Bernardino.

Nighttime Freeway Closures for 16th Street Bridge Structure Work

Crews work to create a foundation for 16th Street bridge columns.

This coming week, there will be freeway closures to allow crews to work at night on the 16th Street bridge structure.

Southbound I-215 and southbound SR-259 will be closed nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. from Monday, June 18 to Wednesday, June 20. These closures will allow crews to continue to build the 16th Street bridge framework and support necessary to complete the long span. Detour information can be found below.

Elsewhere on the project, the southbound I-215 to eastbound SR-210 connector will be closed on Monday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to allow for concrete barrier work to take place. Detour information can also be found below.

Other Road Openings, Closures, and Detours

Following are closures for the coming week. We remind motorists that the legal speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph through the construction area. Please slow down and keep a safe driving distance from the vehicle in front of you.

Sunday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 20

8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. nightly

Southbound SR-259 Connector - Take southbound SR-259 and exit Highland Ave. Turn right on Highland Ave. then left on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Travel south and turn right on 5th St. to access southbound I-215.

Monday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 20

SB Full Freeway Closure

8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. nightly

From SB SR-259 to SB I-215 - Take southbound SR-259 and exit Highland Ave. Turn right on Highland Ave. then left on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Travel south and turn right on 5th St. to access southbound I-215.

Monday, June 18

SB I-215 to EB SR-210 Connector

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The connector will be closed during the day for concrete barrier work. From SB I-215 - Take westbound SR-210 and exit State Street. Turn left and re-enter eastbound SR-210.

Sunday, June 17 - Thursday, June 21

SB 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. / NB 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. nightly

Northbound and Southbound I-215 alternating lane closures between Rialto Ave. and University Pkwy. No detour necessary as at least one lane will remain open when full freeway closures are not taking place.

About the I-215 Widening Project

The I-215 Widening Project in San Bernardino, California is a partnership among San Bernardino Associated Governments, Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration, and the City of San Bernardino.

The 7.5-mile, $723 million project on I-215 between Orange Show Road and University Parkway will help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow for commuters and the goods movement industry.

For more information about the project, go to www.215news.com.