I-215 / NEWPORT ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT PRESS KIT

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1 I-215 / NEWPORT ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT PRESS KIT March

2 I-215 / NEWPORT ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT Fact Sheet Project Overview This project will reconstruct the existing interchange located on Interstate 215 (I-215) at in the City of Menifee. The proposed improvements would reconstruct the existing diamond interchange into a partial cloverleaf interchange configuration, with northbound and southbound loop on-ramps. The existing bridge would be widened to accommodate six through lanes of traffic, including outside shoulders that will be used as bike lanes and a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge. Traffic volumes are forecast to grow to Vehicles per day traveling on in ,000 Construction Duration April Winter Construction Bid $31 Million Location Existing Condition/Need is an east-west arterial located in southwestern Riverside County, which provides critical access to and from the freeway system and is a gateway to the City of Menifee. The current interchange is a diamond type configuration that requires left turns from for accessing the freeway. Currently, cars back up from the Haun Road and Antelope Road intersections, blocking the freeway ramp intersections. Cars waiting to turn left to access the freeway back up into through lanes on blocking traffic. Haun Rd Antelope Rd Newport Rd LEGEND Project Limits Project Status Partnering Agencies Final Design Approved October 2013 Utility Relocation August 2014 Start of Construction April 2015 End of Construction Winter For more information, please contact Dennis Green, Public Information Officer at dennis@greencomonline.com Project Help Line (844)

3 NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Jonathon Smith Public Works Director/City Engineer PHONE: (951) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, Prepare for the #MenifeeMerge: Long Term Full Closure of the South Bridge at MENIFEE, CA. The City of Menifee and the Riverside County Transportation Department is advising motorists to be aware of traffic pattern changes around the I 215 and interchange. Demolition of the south bridge will begin as early as Monday, April 4, with reconstruction of the new bridge to follow immediately after. Traffic Merge Construction crews will shift traffic onto the north side of the bridge and the traffic merge will run in both directions from April through October. In this temporary configuration, the eastbound traffic will include two through lanes, one dedicated left turn lane for the northbound I 215 on ramp, and one dedicated right turn lane for the southbound I 215 on ramp. Westbound traffic will include two through lanes, and one dedicated right turn lane for the northbound I 215 on ramp. Lane Closures and Night Work In order to safely demolish the bridge, construction activities will require nighttime full freeway closures in both directions of the I 215 on Friday and Saturday nights. April 4 8, Monday Friday, 8pm 6am Intermittent lane closures on to shift eastbound and westbound traffic onto the north side of the bridge April 8 9, Friday Saturday, 9pm 8am Full freeway lane closures on northbound I 215 April 8 9, Friday Saturday, 9pm 11pm Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I 215 April 8 9, Friday Saturday, 11pm 4:30am Full freeway lane closures on southbound I 215 at April 9 10, Saturday Sunday, 11pm 7am Intermittent freeway lane closures on northbound I 215 April 9 10, Saturday Sunday, 10pm 7:30am Full freeway lane closures on southbound I 215 at April 11 15, Monday Friday, 8pm 5am Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I 215 between Scott Road and McCall Boulevard Intermittent ramp closures on southbound I 215 on and off ramps April 11 15, Monday Friday, 10pm 6am Intermittent freeway lane closures on northbound I 215 between McCall Boulevard and Scott Road Intermittent ramp closures on northbound I 215 on and off ramps Please be advised, dates and times are subject to change based on inclement weather and operation factors. Motorists should expect delays, plan ahead, and allow for extra travel time while traversing through this area. Drivers are urged to slow down while traveling through the construction zone, pay close attention to posted signage, obey the posted speed limit and be on the alert for crew members working in the construction zone and all construction equipment.

4 The $48.4 million project will reconstruct the existing I 215/ interchange, changing the current diamond interchange into a partial cloverleaf configuration with both north and southbound loop on ramps. will be widened to accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction including outside shoulders that will be used as bike lanes and a sidewalk on the north side of the freeway overpass. The project is expected to be completed in winter. For more information please visit the city s website, or call the Newport Interchange Project Information Hotline number at (844) ### ABOUT MENIFEE: Situated in the heart of southern Riverside County along Interstate 215, Menifee is a vibrant, new city of more than 85,000 residents who enjoy a pleasant year round climate, abundant recreational offerings, reasonably priced housing and convenient proximity to some of Southern California s premiere attractions and employment centers. Within its 50 square miles, Menifee s business, retail and entertainment outlets are starting to shape the community s character and this growing economic base is also contributing favorably to the city s strong financial position. Menifee s growing familyoriented population values the city s ongoing commitment to public safety, community events and smart growth for the future. All of these elements are working together to support the city s strategic vision to make Menifee one of the state s most promising new cities.

5 Bradley Road I-215 / NEWPORT ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT Traffic Merge on Bridge The City of Menifee and the Riverside County Transportation Department is advising motorists to be aware of traffic pattern changes around the I-215 and interchange. Demolition of the south side of the bridge will tentatively begin as early as Monday, April 4, with reconstruction of the new bridge to follow immediately after. Construction crews will shift traffic onto the north side of the bridge and the traffic merge will run in both directions from April through October. In this temporary configuration, the eastbound traffic will include two through lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp, and one dedicated right-turn lane for the southbound I-215 on-ramp. Westbound traffic will include two through lanes, and one dedicated right-turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp. Lane Closures and Night Work See map for detour routes. Date/Time April 4-8 Monday-Friday 8pm-6am April 8-9 Friday-Saturday April 9-10 Saturday-Sunday April Monday-Friday 8pm-5am April Monday-Friday 10pm-6am Location/Details Intermittent lane closures on to shift eastbound and westbound traffic onto the north side of the bridge Full freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 (9pm-8am) Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 (9pm-11pm) Full freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 (11pm-4:30am) Intermittent freeway lane and ramp closures on northbound I-215 (11pm-7am) Full freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 (10pm-7:30am) Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 between McCall Boulevard and Scott Road Intermittent ramp closures on southbound I-215 on- and off-ramps Intermittent freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 between Scott Road and McCall Boulevard Intermittent ramp closures on northbound I-215 on- and off-ramps Please plan ahead in anticipation of the temporary increased traffic in this area. If possible, please avoid the project corridor and use an alternate route.motorists and pedestrians should slow down and use caution when traveling through work zones, near barricades and equipment. Project Schedule Medians on removed Summer 2015 Southbound I-215 Detour Exit at Traffic will be directed back onto the I-215 southbound via on-ramp Murrieta Road January Southbound off-ramp OPEN Scott Road Southbound on-ramp loop OPEN March McCall Boulev ard Haun Road Southbound on-ramp OPEN April South Side Bridge Demolition Antelope Road Northbound on-ramp loop OPEN Northbound off-ramp OPEN Spring Menifee R oad Summer New South Side bridge span OPEN NORTH Northbound I-215 Detour Exit at Traffic will be directed back onto I-215 northbound via on-ramp LEGEND: FULL CLOSURE April 8-10 Detour Routes for FULL FREEWAY CLOSURES April 8-10 Final paving and striping PROJECT COMPLETION Winter NOTE: Information contained in this Construction Alert is subject to change without notice, based on inclement weather, field conditions or other operational factors. April

6 Bradley Road NORTH This map is not to scale. RIVERSIDE WESTBOUND TRAFFIC 2 through lanes over the bridge 1 right-turn lane for northbound on-ramp Antelope Road South side of the bridge CLOSED for reconstruction Haun Road EASTBOUND TRAFFIC 1 left-turn lane for northbound on-ramp 2 through lanes over the bridge 1 lane for NEW southbound on-ramp SAN DIEGO TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION: APRIL THROUGH APPROXIMATELY Scott Road McCall Boulevard Haun Road Antelope Road Menifee Road Map Area NORTH NEW Traffic Configuration on for Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction To ensure safety of motorists and construction crews, the eastbound and westbound lanes will be reconfigured to allow crews to safely demolish and reconstruct the south side of the bridge on. Please be advised that lanes will temporarily be shifted to the north side of the bridge beginning tentatively on Monday, April 4 and continue through approximately October. Eastbound traffic on : Eastbound traffic will include two through lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane for the north I-215 on-ramp, and one dedicated right-turn lane for the southbound I-215 on-ramp. Westbound traffic on : Westbound traffic will include two through lanes, and one dedicated right turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp. Project Help Line (844) Follow our /CityofMenifeeUS

7 I-215 / NEWPORT ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT Project Website Social Media /CitiyofMenifeeUS MEDIA INFORMATION Approved Logos Media Contacts Gina Gonzalez City of Menifee ggonzalez@cityofmenifee.us (951) Dennis Green Riverside County Transportation Department dennis@greencomonline.com (909)