| 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
Proposed Improvements
I-215/Van Buren Rendering
I-215/Van Buren Blvd Rendering
I-215/Van Buren Blvd Rendering
I-215/Van Buren Blvd Rendering
I-215/Van Buren Blvd Rendering
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.
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