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De Portola Road Drainage - Weekly Status

🚧 De Portola Road Drainage Improvements – Temecula Valley Wine Country
Construction continues on the De Portola Road Drainage Improvements project between Shiraz Way and about 650 feet north in the Temecula Valley Wine Country area of Rancho California. Crews are currently working on the drainage structure and additional improvements.

Please watch for construction signs, follow directions from traffic control staff, and use caution while traveling through the area. Thank you for your patience as we enhance your community’s infrastructure!

Steven Graydeportola
Good Hope Area and Theda Street - Weekly Status

We completed the roadway construction on Steel Peak Drive and Palm Street. The contractor is scheduled to continue to remove and replace asphalt pavement on Theda Street in the Community of Good Hope. Please follow construction warning signs and use caution while travelling through. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Steven Gray
Clark St Resurfacing and Sidewalk - Weekly Status

Crews are continuing to perform road improvements on Clark St from Martin St to Nandina Ave in the Mead Valley Community. Clark St will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations during working hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM in order to continue removal of existing asphalt concrete pavement.  Please observe construction detour and warning signs, use caution, and follow traffic control staff’s directions. Please note that small segments of Clark St may be intermittently closed and detoured during working hours to allow for the roadway grading operations while still allowing access for residents.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Steven Grayclarkstreet
Pauba Road and De Luz Road - Weekly Status

Crews are continuing the road improvements on Pauba Rd between Via Del Monte and Calle Contento. Throughout the week of July 21st, crews will be performing work on drainage systems and the final proposed retaining wall. Pauba Rd will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations during working hours. Please note that Pauba Rd will be fully closed on Thursday July 24th between Via Del Monte and 300ft east of Via Del Monte between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM due to tree removal activities that will prevent access for local traffic and will fully reopen after that time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


De Luz Road Culvert Replacement: Crews are continuing to replace culverts at several locations along De Luz Rd. Roads will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations during working hours between King Circle and Buena Loma Rd. Please observe construction warning signs, use caution, and follow traffic control staff’s directions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Steven Graypauba
Thornton Ave Resurfacing - Weekly Update

We are continuing the reconstruction of Thornton Avenue from Cornell Street to Soboba Street in the community of East Hemet of Riverside County. We completed all concrete improvements and side streets (tie-in) to new cross-gutter. Currently, contractor is reconstruction Thornton Avenue from Cornell Street to Soboba Street. The road surface is uneven/dirt. Please observe construction warning signs, use caution, and follow traffic control staff’s directions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Yvette Munozthornton
Jurupa Grade Separation - CONSTRUCTION ALERT – July 21, 2025

CONSTRUCTION ALERT – Starting July 21, 2025
Two driveway closures are planned at the Stater Bros. shopping plaza as part of ongoing construction.

Here’s what to expect:

🔸Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
The southern driveway on Felspar Street will be closed for reconstruction to meet the new roadway grade.

🔸Starting Monday, July 28
The center driveway on Jurupa Road will also close for reconstruction.

 

✅ Access to the shopping plaza will remain open through alternate driveways on Jurupa Road and Felspar Street. Follow posted signs and detours.

 

This information may change due to weather or field conditions.
More info: www.JurupaGradeSeparation.com
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Steven GrayJurupaGrade
Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge - Weekly Status

We are continuing with the construction of Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge over French Valley Channel in the Community of French Valley. The bridge will cross a gap along Skyview Road where there is no existing road crossing at French Valley Channel. The bridge will provide a path between the French Valley Library, located on the northwest side of the bridge, and the Susan LaVorgna Elementary School, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Skyview Road and Via Santiago/Algarve Avenue. It will provide multipurpose access for both pedestrians and bicyclists, with no vehicular travel other than access for emergency vehicles.


The contractor continues working on the falsework (temporary supporting structure for bridge construction).


Estimate completion: Summer 2026


No traffic impact. Will monitor and minimize construction noise to adjacent neighborhood. Thank you for your understanding.

Clark St Resurfacing and Sidewalk - Weekly Status

Clark Street Road Improvements – Mead Valley Community

Crews are continuing road improvement work on Clark Street between Martin Street and Nandina Avenue in the Mead Valley Community. During working hours (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Clark Street will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations in place while the existing asphalt pavement is removed.

Please follow posted detour and warning signs, use caution when driving through the area, and follow directions from traffic control staff. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve your community’s roads.

Steven Grayclarkstreet
Pauba Road and De Luz Road - Weekly Status

As of Friday July 11th, at 6:00 PM, Pauba Rd is fully open to traffic. Starting this week of July 14th, the contractor will continue to work on drainage systems and the final retaining wall on Pauba Rd. Please use caution, observe construction warning signs, and follow traffic staff’s directions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

De Luz Road Culvert Replacement: The contractor will resume work replacing multiple culverts on De Luz Rd starting July 14th. Roads will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations during working hours between Via Raquel and Camaron Rd. Please observe construction warning signs, use caution, and follow traffic control staff’s directions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Steven Graypauba
De Portola Road - Weekly Status

Construction Update: De Portola Road Drainage Improvements

Work continues on the De Portola Road Drainage Improvements project, located between Shiraz Way and approximately 650 feet north in the Temecula Valley Wine Country area of the Rancho California community in Riverside County.

Crews are currently constructing drainage structures in front of the wall and relocating a fire hydrant. Please watch for construction signs, follow directions from traffic control staff, and use extra caution when traveling through the area.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements.

Steven Graydeportola
Good Hope Area and Theda Street - Weekly Status

Construction Update: Roadway Improvements in Good Hope

Roadway construction on Steel Peak Drive and Palm Street has been completed. Next, crews are scheduled to remove and replace the asphalt pavement on Theda Street from July 14 to July 18 in the Community of Good Hope.

Please watch for construction signs and use caution when traveling through the area. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve your community.

Steven Gray
Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge - Weekly Status

Construction Update: Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge

Construction continues on the Skyview Road Pedestrian Bridge over the French Valley Channel in the Community of French Valley. This new bridge will span the existing gap along Skyview Road, creating a connection between the French Valley Library (on the northwest side) and Susan LaVorgna Elementary School (at the southeast corner of Skyview Road and Via Santiago/Algarve Avenue).

The bridge is designed to provide safe, multipurpose access for pedestrians and bicyclists, while allowing emergency vehicle access only—no regular vehicle traffic.

Crews are currently working on the falsework (temporary support structure) for the bridge.

Estimated completion: Summer 2026

There are no traffic impacts at this time. Construction noise will be monitored and minimized to reduce impact on nearby neighborhoods. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we improve connectivity in your community.

Thorton Avenue Resurfacing - Weekly Update

We are continuing the reconstruction of Thornton Avenue from Cornell Street to Soboba Street in the community of East Hemet of Riverside County. We completed all concrete improvements and side streets (tie-in) to new cross-gutter. Currently, contractor is reconstruction Thornton Avenue from Paseo Verde to Soboba Street. Please observe construction warning signs, use caution, and follow traffic control staff’s directions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Yvette Munoz
Mecca Neighborhood Construction Notice - July 14-18, 2025

🚧🌳 Construction Update: Mecca Neighborhood Park & Greening Project 🌳🚧

From July 14–18, crews will continue building sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and installing irrigation systems throughout the project area.

✅ Work hours: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM
✅ All roadway lanes remain open, but shoulder lanes may be closed.

Please drive carefully through the work zones and allow extra time when traveling. Thank you for your patience as we enhance your community!

📞 More info: rcprojects.org/mecca-neighborhood-park-and-greening