There are several projects underway in Chino. Many of these projects have been in the works for years and once completed, will bring much needed improvements to our community.


We appreciate your patience as you navigate the inconvenience of detours and road closures. Remember to plan ahead and follow posted signage and detours.

Capital Improvement Project - Asphalt Repairs on Ramona Avenue

RAMONA AVENUE FROM CHINO HILLS PKWY TO PHILADELPHIA AVE

Impact:

  • Closure of westbound and eastbound traffic at intersection of Ramona Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue
  • Single Lane Closures on Ramona Avenue


Timeline:

Temporary lane closures on Ramona Avenue in both directions from 8:00am to 4:00pm or 8:30 am to 3:00pm near SR-60, SR-71 and schools beginning Tuesday, February 21- Friday, February 24.


Westbound/eastbound closure of intersection at Ramona Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue will occur Thursday, February 23, from 8:30am-3:00pm.


Intersection Detour Information:

Traveling west:

North on Monte Vista Avenue, west to Francis Avenue , south on Pipeline Avenue

South on Monte Vista Avenue, west to Walnut Avenue , north on Pipeline Avenue


Traveling east:

North on Pipeline Avenue, east to Francis Avenue, south on Monte Vista Avenue

South on Pipeline Avenue, west to Walnut Avenue, north on Monte Vista Avenue


Local access will be provided at all times.


More about the Project:

This is part of Project NC231 - Localized Asphalt Patch and Pothole Repairs. City staff conducted a survey on June 6, 2022, and identified the areas in need of repair, with approximately 27,000 square feet of asphalt to be completed. Phase one at Schaefer Avenue has been completed.

71/91 Interchange Project

SR-71 and Sr-91 Lane Closures

Impact:

Various overnight lane and ramp closures. See table below for details.



More About the Project:

The Riverside County Transportation Commission, in partnership with Caltrans, is reconstructing the 71/91 Interchange Project in Corona.


The new non-tolled interchange is designed to improve safety, expand access to other modes of travel, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance traffic flow, and support continued movement of native wildlife through the area. Construction will take place from early 2023 to 2025.


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Date/Time

Activity and Location

Detour

Tuesday, February 21 –

Thursday, February 23

Nightly, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.


Saturday, February 25

Midnight – 6 a.m.

Southbound 71 single lane closure between

Butterfield Ranch Rd./Euclid Ave. and the 91

No detour required,

since other lanes will remain open

Tuesday, February 21 –

Thursday, February 23

Nightly, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.


Saturday, February 25

Midnight – 7 a.m.

Eastbound 91 various lane closures between

the County Line and east of Green River Rd.

No detour required,

since other lanes will remain open

Wednesday, February 22

10 p.m. – 4 a.m.


Friday, February 24

11 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Eastbound 91 Express Lanes closed between

the County Line and I-15

No detour required,

since other lanes will remain open

Wednesday, February 22

8 p.m. – 4 a.m.


Friday, February 24

11 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Westbound 91 Express Lanes closed between

I-15 and the County Line

No detour required,

since other lanes will remain open

Tuesday, February 21 –

Thursday, February 23

Nightly, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.


Saturday, February 25

Midnight – 7 a.m.

Eastbound 91 Green River

Rd. on-ramp closed

Use Green River Rd. to eastbound Palisades Dr.

to northbound Serfas Club Dr./

Auto Center Dr. to eastbound 91

Tuesday, February 21 –

Thursday, February 23

Nightly, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.


Saturday, February 25

Midnight – 6 a.m

Southbound 71 to westbound

91 connector closed

Use eastbound 91 to Serfas Club Dr./

Auto Center Dr. off-ramp to westbound 91

Full Closure of Merrill Avenue

Merrill Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Stearman Drive

Impact:

Full 24 hour closure in both directions.


Timeline:

Begins Friday, February 10, 2023 through the end of May 2023.


Detour Information:

The primary detour route will be Euclid Avenue to Eucalyptus Avenue to Bon View Avenue. Truck detour signs will be placed along Euclid noting truck traffic should use Edison to Bon View or Pine to Hellman to avoid the closure.



More About the Project:

As part of the Ontario Ranch Business Park development, extensive improvements to Merrill Avenue near the intersection of Euclid are underway. The Ontario developer will be installing major underground utilities like sewer, storm drain and water connections.


Access to the Chino Airport and its businesses will be maintained at all times from the east on Merrill Avenue at Bon View Avenue.

City Road Improvements


D Street from Monte Vista Avenue to 2nd Street

Impact:

Full 24 hour closure in both directions.

Timeline:

Monday, January 30 through June 2023.

Detour Information:

2nd Street to C Street or Chino Avenue.

More About the Project:

Public improvements include storm drain, curb, gutter, sidewalk, pedestrian ramps and crosswalks. Local access will be maintained.



Central Avenue at Eucalyptus Avenue

Impact:

Temporary lane closures at the intersection.

Timeline:

Completion expected late winter 2023.

More About the Project:

Public improvements to roadway, sidewalk and traffic signal.



Chino Avenue between Mountain Ave and Bunker Hill Place

Impact:

Intermittent lane closures with at least one lane open in each direction at all times.

Timeline:

Completion expected late winter 2023.

More About the Project:

Street improvements include pothole work and storm drain installation.



Edison Avenue from Central Avenue to east of Oaks Avenue

Impact:

Eastbound and Westbound turns on Edison at Oaks are closed.


Timeline:

End of summer 2023.


Detour Information:

Central Avenue or Mountain Avenue to Eucalyptus / College Park.


More About the Project:

Construction of storm drain, street widening, curb, gutter & sidewalk, pavement rehabilitation, Ayala Park entrance improvements, traffic signal improvements, and pedestrian accessibility improvements as part of the College Park ultimate Improvement Project.




PRESERVE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS



Bickmore Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Quality/Mayhew

Impact:

Full 24 hour closure in both directions.


Timeline:

The City has received updates that the Alere project will not be able to reopen Bickmore Avenue on February 14th as previously approved. The project team cites unexpected challenges such as poor soil conditions, unknown utility conflicts, and recent weather conditions. 


The City is committed to enforcing penalties for each day the road closure continues past February 14th, in accordance with the conditions of their encroachment permit. The City is working with the developer to complete the work and reopen Bickmore Avenue as promptly as possible.


We regret any inconvenience this may have caused and will continue to keep the community informed on the situation.


Detour Information:

East on Kimball Avenue and south on Rincon Meadows.


More About the Project:

Work completed includes sewer and storm drain improvements as a condition of the Alere development Detour. After full closure is completed, additional public improvements will be ongoing and may include temporary lane reductions.



Kimball Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Rincon Meadows 

Impact:

intermittent lane closures with at least one lane open at all times.


Timeline:

Completion scheduled for mid February 2023.


Milestone:

Traffic signal at Kimball Avenue and Quality Way was activated on February 13.


More About the Project: As part of the ongoing development in The Preserve, Kimball Avenue, between Euclid Avenue and Rincon Meadows Avenue is being improved to include the installation of underground utilities, raised median, streetlights, traffic signals and the installation of a large storm drain to help reduce flooding in the area. 



Pine Avenue from West Preserve Loop to Homecoming Drive

Impact:

Pine Avenue will be reduced to one lane in both directions between West Preserve Loop and Homecoming Drive and access to East Preserve Loop south of Pine will be closed for the duration of the project.


Timeline:

July 30, 2022 through Spring 2023


Detour Information:

Residents of The Preserve can take Kimball Avenue as an alternate route. Eastvale residents are encouraged to take Archibald north to Merrill. Residents south of Pine can use Market Street to Hellman, additionally, Legacy Park St is now open and available as an alternate route. Truck traffic will be diverted to Merrill. 


More About the Project:

As part of the development of the Town Center at The Preserve, Pine Avenue between West Preserve Loop and Harvest/Homecoming is being improved. 

Improvements include widening the road to 5 lanes, 2 new traffic signals, repaving of Pine and installation of underground utilities & center medians. Once completed, this project will relieve congestion & improve traffic flow on Pine Avenue.

Chino and Montclair Area Overlay Project

Chino and Montclair areas for pavement rehabilitation. (click on map for full notice)

The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Works is beginning the Chino & Montclair Area Overlay Project. The project will include overlaying the roads with various resurfacing treatments to improve the look and driving experience.


This work will be performed between September 2022 and April 2023. Normal working hours will be between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.


There will be “No Parking Signs” posted indicating the specific dates work will be performed on the street. During working hours, access to the public will be limited. In an effort to keep residents, crews and property safe, please follow these guidelines:

1. Do not park your vehicles on the roadway

2. Do not allow water to run on the roadway

3. Do not allow children to play in the roadway

4. Do not place trash cans or other debris on the roadway


For questions about this project, please contact The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works at 909-387-7920.

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