Traffic Signal Project Overview

Washington St and Saddleback Rd Traffic Signal Project

Limits:  800’ north and south of centerline Saddleback Rd and 200’ west of centerline Washington St
Length:  1,800 ft
District:  1
Community:  Woodcrest

The Riverside County Transportation Department proposes to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Washington St and Saddleback Rd in the Woodcrest area of Riverside County.  Washington St is a 2-lane arterial that travels in the North-South directions.  Existing pavement width is approximately 34’ wide with 12’ through lanes and 5’ paved shoulders.  There is asphalt dike on both sides of Washington St.  Saddleback Rd is a 2-lane local road that travels in the East-West directions.  Existing pavement width is approximately 36’ wide with 18’ through lanes and curb and gutter on both sides.  The area in the immediate vicinity is low-density residential housing.

The project scope includes:
Widening pavement
Grading
Constructing retaining wall
Reconstructing driveways
Reconstructing overside drains
Constructing overside drain pipe
Installing asphalt dike
Constructing Curb ramps
Utility relocations and adjustments
Relocating fences
Removing vegetation
Signing/striping modifications
Installing traffic signal poles, signal mast arms, cabinets, conduits, pullboxes, and other traffic signal equipment

 Emergency Storm Drain Repairs Project Overview

Washington St at Saddleback Road Emergency Storm Drain Repairs

The construction of the proposed traffic signal at Washington Street and Saddleback Road was temporarily suspended due to the discovery of a large void under the roadway caused by a damaged storm drain system.

Emergency project scope includes:
Clearing and grubbing
Excavation
Shoring
Backfill (slurry and base)
Removal and replacement of pipe
Slope stabilization
Rock slope protection
Asphalt paving

Emergency Storm Drain Repairs Schedule

Construction Start:  January 2022
Estimated Completion:  March 2022

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