SR-60/I-215 work in Riverside today

The commute through Riverside is going to be rough going from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (June 15) due to several closures on both the north- and southbound I-215. The closures are due to bridge inspections.

Caltrans is urging commuters to avoid the area if possible.

Here's the breakdown of what's going to be closed when:

• Northbound I-215/westbound SR-60 at Iowa Avenue: Number 4 and 5 lanes, along with the University Avenue and Blaine Street offramps closed 9 to 11 a.m.
• Southbound I-215 at Columbia Avenue: Number 3 and auxiliary lanes, along with the Columbia Avenue on- and offramps closed 10:30 a.m. to noon; number 1 and 2 lanes closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Also, the southbound I-215 connector to the southbound I-215/eastbound SR-60 will be closed.