Project News
We’re nearing the finish line on the reconstruction of Thornton Avenue between Cornell St. and Soboba St. in East Hemet! 🙌
Crews are currently wrapping up drainage work and final touches. Please: ⚠️ Watch for construction signs 🚦 Follow traffic control staff 🛑 Use caution in the area
We appreciate your patience and support as we improve your roads!
🌳 Mecca Park & Greening Project Update 🌳
Work continues on the Community of Mecca Park and Greening Project, which will bring 175 new trees, a full irrigation system, and a beautiful new park at 2nd Ave., Hammond Rd., and 66th Ave.
Crews are currently:
✅ Installing curb & gutter
✅ Building sidewalks
✅ Grading the park area
✅ Installing irrigation on various streets
💡 Note: Due to high temperatures, crews are starting work at 5:00 AM.
⚠️ Please follow construction warning signs and use caution in the area.
Thank you for your patience as we bring more green space to the community! 🌿
🚧 Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge Update – French Valley 🚧
Construction is moving forward on the new pedestrian bridge over French Valley Channel! This bridge will connect the French Valley Library to Susan LaVorgna Elementary School, providing a safe path for both pedestrians and bicyclists, with emergency vehicle access only.
Crews are currently building the falsework (temporary support structure) and the project is on schedule for completion in Summer 2026.
✅ No traffic impacts
🔇 We’ll continue to monitor and minimize construction noise for nearby residents
Thank you for your patience and support as we improve safe connections in our community!
🚧 Road Reconstruction Update – North Shore/Desert Beach 🚧
We’ve officially started the reconstruction of 68th Ave., 70th Ave., 72nd Ave., Bay Dr., Commerce St., Compass Dr., Seaview Dr., and Vander Veer Rd.
Crews are currently working on new concrete improvements, with the project expected to be complete by November/December 2025.
⚠️ Please watch for construction warning signs and use caution when traveling through the area. Thank you for your patience as we make these important upgrades!
🚧 Construction Notice: August 11–15, 2025 🚧
Work continues on the Mecca Neighborhood Park and Greening Project! 🌳
Crews will be grading new walkways, curbs, gutters, and installing the irrigation system throughout the project area.
📍 Location: New Park & 66th Ave
🕔 Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
⚠️ Shoulder lane closures only – all roadway lanes will remain open.
Please drive with caution and allow extra time while traveling through the area.
Thank you for your continued patience!
#MeccaNeighborhood #RivCoProjects #CommunityImprovements #ParkProject #RoadWorkAlert
We’re making great progress on the Thornton Avenue reconstruction from Cornell Street to Soboba Street in East Hemet! ✅
✔️ Concrete improvements – done ✔️ Fresh asphalt – complete 🔜 Now working on: pavement markings, roadside signs, and final touches
Please drive safely, follow traffic control directions, and respect construction signage. Your patience helps us build a better road for everyone. 🙌
🔨 Pauba Rd Improvements (Aug 4–week of): Crews are continuing road enhancements between Via Del Monte and Calle Contento. This week’s focus includes:
Drainage system upgrades
Waterline connections
Asphalt pavement removal
Roadway grading
👷 Expect one-lane traffic with flagging operations at multiple spots during work hours. Please drive safely and follow all construction signage and staff directions.
🛠️ De Luz Rd Culvert Replacement: Work is temporarily paused. Crews are scheduled to resume the week of August 11th. Until then, use caution when crossing steel-plated sections and watch for signage.
🙏 Thank you for your patience and support as we improve road safety and reliability!
🚧 Roadway Enhancements Are Coming! 🛠️ We’re kicking off an asphalt pavement preservation (Slurry Seal) and curb ramp replacement program across various streets in the County of Riverside from August 4 through December 2025.
📬 Residents will receive:
A general notification letter
Follow-ups via door hangers
No Parking signs posted with actual work dates
👷♀️ For your safety: Please follow traffic control guidance, watch for construction signs, and use caution while driving through work zones.
🙏 Thank you for your patience and support as we improve our roads and sidewalks for a safer, smoother community!
https://rcprojects.org/slurryseal
🚧 Clark St Roadwork Update – Mead Valley 🚧
Road improvements are ongoing on Clark St from Martin St to Nandina Ave in the Mead Valley community. During construction hours (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Clark St will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations in place.
⚠️ Expect intermittent lane closures and detours throughout the day to allow for paving work — residential access will remain available.
Please drive with caution, follow traffic control directions, and observe all posted signs.
🙏 Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation!
🚧 Construction Update: De Portola Road 🚧
We’re nearing completion on the De Portola Road Drainage Improvements project in Temecula Valley Wine Country (between Shiraz Way and approx. 650 feet north). Final touches are underway, including clean-up, decorative wall work, and minor improvements.
Please continue to drive with caution, follow posted signs, and obey traffic control directions.
✅ Thank you for your patience and support during this project!
Exciting progress is underway! We're continuing construction on the Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge over French Valley Channel, bridging a critical gap in pedestrian access.
📍 Once complete, the bridge will connect:
French Valley Library (NW side)
Susan LaVorgna Elementary School (SE corner of Skyview Rd & Via Santiago/Algarve Ave)
🚶♀️🚲 Designed for pedestrians and cyclists, the bridge will exclude regular vehicular traffic, except for emergency services.
🔧 Construction Update:
Contractor is currently working on falsework (temporary support structure)
Project is moving forward on schedule
Estimated completion: Summer 2026
✅ No traffic impacts at this time 🔈 Noise monitoring is ongoing to minimize disruption to nearby homes
🙏 Thank you for your continued support and patience as we build a safer, more connected French Valley!
We’re making exciting progress! 🌱 The Community of Mecca is growing greener with the planting of approximately 175 new trees, a fresh irrigation system, and the development of a beautiful new park at the corner of 2nd Ave, Hammond Rd & 66th Ave.
👷 Currently underway:
Installation of curb & gutter
New sidewalks
Grading work
Ongoing irrigation system upgrades on multiple streets
🚨 For your safety, please observe posted construction signs and exercise caution while traveling in the area.
🕔 Heads-up: Due to high temps in the region, the contractor is authorized to begin work at 5:00 AM.
🙌 Thank you for your patience and support as we build a more vibrant community together!
Heads up, Riverside County!
Wood Road will be **closed to thru traffic** between Mariposa Ave and Markham St
Closure begins **August 1, 2025** and ends **October 1, 2025**
Suggested alternate route: **Parsons Road**, located just east of Wood Road
This is part of the **Woodcrest–Rinehart Acres Drainage & Street Improvements Project**, led by the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District
Final detour plan is still in progress—stay tuned for updates.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance local infrastructure!
We’re making great progress on the De Portola Road Drainage Improvements Project in Rancho California! 🏗️
📍 Between Shiraz Way and about 650 feet north:
✅ Concrete placement for the drainage structure and retaining wall is complete.
🛠️ Next up: installing cable railing, finishing the decorative wall, paving new asphalt, and more enhancements.
👷♂️ Please observe construction signs, follow traffic control directions, and travel carefully through the area.
Your patience and understanding help us build a better community—thank you! 🙌
Thornton Avenue, from Cornell Street to Soboba Street, is making great progress!
✅ We've completed:
- Concrete improvements
- Side street tie-ins to the new cross-gutter
- Fresh asphalt pavement along the full stretch
🛣️ The road is newly paved with minimal markings at this stage. Up next: installing pavement delineations, roadside signs, and final touches.
👷 Please stay alert, follow traffic control directions, and observe posted construction signs while crews wrap up.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we improve our community’s infrastructure! 🙌
