This project will reconstruct the existing interchange located on Interstate 215 (I-215) at Newport Road in Menifee. The proposed improvements will reconstruct the existing diamond interchange into a partial cloverleaf interchange configuration, with northbound and southbound loop on-ramps. The existing bridge will be widened to accommodate six through lanes of traffic, including outside shoulders that will be used as bike lanes and a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge. The City of Menifee and the Riverside County Transportation Department is advising motorists to be aware of traffic pattern changes around the I-215 and Newport Road interchange. Demolition of the south side of the bridge will tentatively begin as early as Monday, April 4, 2016 with reconstruction of the new bridge to follow immediately after.

Construction crews will shift Newport Road traffic onto the north side of the bridge and the traffic merge will run in both directions from April through October.

In this temporary configuration, the eastbound traffic will include two through lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp, and one dedicated right-turn lane for the southbound I-215 on-ramp. Westbound traffic will include two through lanes, and one dedicated right-turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp.

Lane Closures and Night Work 

April 4-8 (Monday-Friday) 8pm-6am

Intermittent lane closures on Newport Road to shift eastbound and westbound traffic onto the north side of the bridge 

April 8-9 (Friday-Saturday) 
Full freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 (9pm-8am) 
Intermittent ramp closures on southbound I-215 (9pm-11pm)
Full freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 (11pm-4:30am) (Saturday-Sunday)
Intermittent freeway lane and ramp closures on northbound I-215(11pm-7am)
Full freeway lane closures on southbound I-215(10pm-7:30am)

April 11-15(Monday-Friday) 8pm-5am
Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 between McCall Boulevard and Scott Road
Intermittent ramp closures on southbound I-215 on- and off-ramps

April 11-15 (Monday-Friday) 10pm-6am
Intermittent freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 between Scott Road and McCall Boulevard
Intermittent ramp closures on northbound I-215 on- and off-ramps

NEW Traffic Configuration on Newport Road for Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction

To ensure safety of motorists and construction crews, the eastbound and westbound lanes will be reconfigured to allow crews to safely demolish and reconstruct the south side of the bridge on Newport Road.

Please be advised that lanes will temporarily be shifted to the north side of the bridge beginning tentatively on Monday, April 4 and continue through approximately October 2016.

• Eastbound traffic on Newport Road:
• Eastbound traffic will include two through lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane for the north I-215 on-ramp, and one dedicated right-turn lane for the southbound I-215 on-ramp.
• Westbound traffic on Newport Road:
• Westbound traffic will include two through lanes, and one dedicated right turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp.

Please plan ahead in anticipation of the temporary increased traffic in this area. If possible, please avoid the project corridor and see map for alternate/detour routes. Motorists and pedestrians should slow down and use caution when traveling through work zones, near barricades and equipment.

NOTE: Information contained in this Construction Alert is subject to change without notice, based on inclement weather, field conditions or other operational factors.

For more information: Project Help Line (844) 440-4636 

www.cityofmenifee.us/NewportInterchange 

www.RCProjects.org/newportroadinterchange