I-215/Van Buren Blvd Interchange Improvements

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Project Overview

Contractor	TBD
Construction Estimate	$52.7 million
Construction Start	Summer 2012
Construction Completion	Fall/Winter 2013
Work Hours	Monday – Friday 7 AM – 6 PM

Existing Interchange (looking south)

The Riverside County Transportation Department (RCTD), in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), March Joint Powers Authority (MJPA) and Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) proposes to improve the I-215/Van Buren Interchange to accommodate the recent increase in traffic volumes and to facilitate future growth.

The reconfiguration of the existing tight diamond interchange includes: the addition of new eastbound to northbound entrance ramp; realignment and widening of Van Buren Boulevard; replacement of the bridge structures over the railroad and freeway; minor realignment of southbound I-215; the addition of a traffic signal at the northbound ramps, auxiliary lanes along I-215 between Van Buren Boulevard and Cactus Avenue and acceleration/deceleration lanes south of Van Buren Boulevard. Various aesthetic treatments are proposed on the bridge structures, retaining walls, and decorative landscaping to reflect the area’s military influence.

Proposed Bridge Railing Treatment

Van Buren Blvd Fact Sheet

Proposed Improvements

I-215/Van Buren Rendering

I-215/Van Buren Blvd Rendering

Construction Activities

5/10/13

FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE, I-215 from Cactus Ave to Harley Knox Rd (NB and SB), May 13-16, 9pm-4am. Click here for more details: Notice of Work

5/6/13

Upcoming Lane Closures: Notice of Work – May 8

4/29/13

Alternating Lane Closures
Where: Riverside – Interstate 215 from Cactus Ave to Harley Knox Road (NB and SB)
When: May 1, 2013 – May 10, 2013, 9pm – 5am
Why: Falsework Installation
Please Click here for more details: VBIntNOWApril29

4/11/13

Alternating Lane Closures
Where: Riverside – Interstate 215 lanes 1, 2 and 3 from Cactus Ave. to Harley Knox Road (NB and SB)
When: April 15th – April 26th, 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Why: Bent footing (within median)
Detour: There is no detour necessary. Flaggers will be present to assist with traffic.

8/2/12

Alternating Lane Closures – CANCELED
Where: Riverside – Interstate 215 at Van Buren
When: August 6th – August 8th, 2012; 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Why: K-rail installation
Detour: There is no detour necessary for these lane closures

7/27/12

Alternating Lane Closures
Where: Riverside – Interstate 215 at Van Buren
When: July 30th – August 3, 2012; 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Why: K-rail installation
Detour: There is no detour necessary for these lane closures

7/18/12

Alternating Lane Closures
Where: Riverside – Interstate 215 at Van Buren
When: July 23, 2012 through July 27, 2012; 9:00pm – 5:00am

All lanes of I-215 will remain open to traffic for the majority of the construction duration, which is anticipated to last approximately 18 months. There will be temporary ramp closures and the rare closure of I-215 to perform specific constrction tasks to ensure public safety (i.e. removal of the existing bridge structure). These activities will typically be limited to night hours and are only allowed when deemed necessary. Advance notification and detour routing will be provided.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2012. A detailed schedule for all detours and various construction activies will be provided on this site upon comencement of construction and will be updated regularly.