Recently in I-215 Category

Shoulder work will close the #1 lane (which means only one lane will remaine open) on the southbound I-215 from Palm Avenue to University Parkway this week.

The work will be done from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday (January 10) through Thursday (January 12).

Just got a copy of a memo from Caltrans:

Caltrans and MCM Construction will be opening the northbound I-215 to the westbound SR-210 connector on Thursday morning, 12/22/11. This opening comes 15 months ahead of schedule. MCM Construction and Caltrans have worked diligently to get this connector open as they recognize the importance to motorists.

This connector will reduce travel time as motorists will not have to exit the freeway in order to make this transition. It will also reduce traffic on local city streets.

The eastbound SR-210 to southbound I-215 connector is scheduled to open in March of 2012 at least nine months ahead of schedule.

The southbound SR-259 will close from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. through Thursday (December 22). For a detour, Caltrans is suggesting to exit the southbound SR-259 at Highland Avenue, turn left, then right on H Street and re-enter southbound I-215 at Orange Street (just below Base Line).

Also on those dates, various lanes on north- and southbound on I-215 between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway will close (southbound from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.). No detours are planned, as at least one lane is expected to be open.

A milestone should be reached this week as the northbound I-215 to the westbound SR-210 connector is scheduled to open mid-week.

For up-to-date information, follow @215News on Twitter.

The westbound I-10 connector to southbound I-215 will close from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday (December 10) for maintenance work.

Possible alternatives include:

• Continuing westbound to Valley Boulevard, heading west on Valley to Mount Vernon Avenue, crossing over the freeway and re-entering eastbound I-10 to the southbound I-215
  
• Heading north on I-215, exiting at Orange Show Road, crossing over the freeway and entering the southbound I-215
  

The southbound SR-259 will close from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.nightly Sunday (August 7) through Thursday (August 11) as part of the ongoing I-215 widening project.

Caltrans is suggesting the following detour: Exit Highland Avenue from SR-259, turn left, turn right on H Street and travel south, entering southbound I-215 from the Orange Street onramp.

Also, the northbound Highland Avenue offramp from SR-259 is closed through 5 a.m. Monday (August 8). Caltrans is suggesting continuing to the E Street offramp and turning right to Highland Avenue.

Plus, the Second Street onramp to southbound I-215 is closed through 3 p.m. Monday (August 8). Caltrans is suggesting traveling south on either G or I streets to Mill Street to enter southbound I-215.

In addition, Third Street will close between G and I streets from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday (August 7) and Second Street will close between G and I streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday (August 11). In both cases, Caltrans is suggesting traveling south on either G or I streets to Rialto Avenue to cross under I-215.

For the latest updates, follow 215News on Twitter.

The area around the Guthrie Interchange will see some maintenance construction activity this weekend, but the time frames are short, so it shouldn't cause too much of a problem.

From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (July 31), the southbound I-215 connectors to east- and westbound I-10 will be closed to replace stolen electrical wiring and miscellaneous maintenance repairs.

From 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday (July 31), the westbound I-10 connectors to north- and southbound I-215 will be closed for miscellaneous maintenance repairs.

Also, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, the Inland Center Drive offramp of northbound I-215 will close for guardrail repair.

Next week's 215 widening project-related construction will be more tolerable than this week's.

The only full closure will be the southbound SR-259, which will close from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly, Sunday (July 17) through Thursday (July 21).

Caltrans' suggested detour: Head south on SR-259 from westbound SR-210, exit Highland Avenue, turn left to H Street, right on H Street to Orange Street and turn right and enter southbound I-215.

Also, the Massachusetts Avenue bridge remains closed while the switch is made from the old bridge to the new bridge. It is scheduled to reopen July 25.

Various lane closures will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly, Sunday (July 17) to Thursday (July 21) on both north- and southbound I-215 between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway, but at least one lane will remain open, so no detours are necessary.

Follow the jump for a map.

Next week is going to be rough one for anyone trying to drive through San Bernardino at night.

There are a slew of closures scheduled in connection with the I-215 widening project.

Here's a list:

• Sunday (July 10) to Wednesday (July 13), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Full northbound I-215 closure from 10th Street to Massachusetts Avenue
• Thursday (July 14), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.: Full northbound I-215 closure from 10th Street to SR-210 connector
• Sunday (July 10) to Thursday (July 14), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Full southbound I-215 closure from SR-210 connector to Orange Street
• Monday (July 11) and Tuesday (July 12), 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Full closure connector from southbound I-215 to eastbound SR-210
• Monday (July 11) and Tuesday (July 12), 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Full closure connector from eastbound SR-210 to northbound I-215
• Wednesday (July 13) and Thursday (July 14), 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.: Full westbound SR-210 closure from northbound I-215 connector to southbound I-215 connector
• Sunday (July 10) to Thursday (July 14), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Full northbound SR-259 connector closure
• Wednesday (July 13) and Thursday (July 14), 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Full Third Street closure at I-215
• Sunday (July 10) to Thursday (July 14), 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: Various lane closures on north- and southbound I-215 between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway

Yeah, it's gonna be ugly.

For the complete list (with Caltrans' suggested detours) click here. You might want to print a copy and keep it in your car if you're thinking of heading through San Bernardino at night.

For more information and updates on the 215 widening project, follow 215News on Twitter.

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.

The ongoing I-215 widening project is going to cause problems for those driving through San Bernardino tonight.

Both north- and southbound I-215 will be closed from 9 p.m. tonight (June 9) through 5 a.m. tomorrow (June 10).

The southbound closure will be from SR-210 to SR-259. The northbound closure will be between Muscupiabe Drive to SR-210.

Your best bet is to avoid the area, but if you have to drive through town, Caltrans is offering the following detours:

• Northbound: Exit Muscupiabe Drive, turn right on Highland Avenue, enter the northbound SR-259, exit E Street and turn left, turn left on 30th Street, turn left again on H Street, head west on SR-210 and take the northbound I-215 connector.
• Southbound: Take the eastbound SR-210 connector, exit H Street and turn left, turn right on 30th Street, and enter the southbound SR-259.

For up-to-date information information on the I-215 widening project, click here and follow @215news on Twitter.

Follow the jump for a map of the detours.

Again, the northbound SR-259 connector from the northbound-215 to the eastbound SR-210 will be closed overnight for most of this week.

Here are the closure times:

• 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight (May 8) through Thursday (May 12).

Caltrans is suggesting the following detour: Stay on I-215 north, exit at Muscupiabe Drive, turn right on Muscupiabe Drive, right again on Highland Avenue and left onto northbound SR-259.

Also, various lanes will be closed between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway on the north- and southbound I-215 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight (May 8) through Thursday (May 12), but no detour is necessary, since at least one lane is expected to remain open.

A look ahead: Next week, Caltrans is planning full I-215 closures between Muscupiabe Drive to the SR-210 connector. Northbound closures are scheduled between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. May 16 and 17. Southbound closures are scheduled between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. May 18 through 20.

For the latest updates, follow 215News on Twitter.

The northbound SR-259 connector from the northbound-215 to the eastbound SR-210 will be closed overnight for most of next week.

Here are the closure times:

• Midnight to 6 a.m. Monday, April 25.
• 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, April 25, to Thursday, April 28.

Caltrans is suggesting the following detour: Stay on I-215 north, exit at Muscupiabe Drive, turn right on Muscupiabe Drive, right again on Highland Avenue and left onto northbound SR-259.

Also, various lanes will be closed between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway on the north- and southbound I-215 midnight to 6 a.m. Monday, April 25, and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, April 25, to Thursday, April 28, but no detour is necessary, since at least one lane is expected to remain open.

For the latest updates, follow 215News on Twitter.

More closures to report during the ongoing I-215 widening project beginning Sunday (March 27).

Here's what we're looking at:

10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (March 27) to Tuesday (March 29): Northbound SR-259 closed. Detour: Exit at 10th Street from northbound I-215, turn left on H Street and left again on Highland Avenue to northbound SR-259.
8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (March 27) to Tuesday (March 29): Various lane closures northbound and southbound between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway. No detour is necessary, since at least one lane will remain open.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (March 28) and Tuesday (March 29): Southbound I-215 to eastbound SR-210 connector closed. Detour: Take the westbound SR-210 connector, exit State Street and turn left to access ramp for eastbound SR-210.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (March 28) and Tuesday (March 29): Eastbound SR-210 to northbound I-215 connector closed. Detour: Take the westbound SR-210 connector, exit State Street and turn left to access ramp for eastbound SR-210. Detour: Take eastbound SR-210 past I-215, exit H Street and turn left to access the westbound SR-210 ramp to connect to northbound I-215.

For more information and updates on the 215 widening project, follow 215News on Twitter.

Follow the jump for the map.

Northbound I-215 in San Bernardino will be closed between Muscupiabe Drive and the 210 Freeway from 9 p.m. tonight (February 10) to 5 a.m. tomorrow (February 11). In addition, the connector to SR-259 will be closed during that same time.

Also, alternating lanes, both north- and southbound, between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway will be closed. Detours will not be necessary, since at least one lane will be open.

Follow the jump for a map.

Crews will be closing I-215 in both directions from 9 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. Tuesday and again from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday for removal of the temporary structures at the Ninth Street bridge.

Caltrans is suggesting the following detours during the closure:

Northbound -- Exit Second Street, turn right to G Street. Turn left on G Street (which becomes H Street). Continue on H Street and make a left on 10th Street to the northbound I-215.

Southbound -- Exit Mount Vernon and continue south to Fifth Street. Turn left on Fifth Street to H Street. Make a right on H Street (which becomes G Street) and another right on Second Street to the southbound I-215 on-ramp.

For more information on the 215 widening project, follow 215News on Twitter.

Follow the jump for a map of the construction zone.

There are several closures associated with the I-215 widening project this upcoming week.

• 10 p.m., Monday, December 6, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 7: Eastbound SR-210 to northbound I-215 connector closed.

Detour: Continue eastbound on SR-210, exit H Street, turn left onto H Street and left again onto westbound SR-210 to northbound I-215.

• 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Monday, December 6 though Thursday, December 9: SR-210 to I-215 connector lane closures.

Detour: No detour planned as one lane is expected to be open at all times.

• 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly, Monday, December 6 though Thursday, December 9: Varying north- and southbound I-215 lane closures between Rialto Avenue and University Parkway.
  

Detour: No detour planned as one lane is expected to be open at all times.

• 9 p.m. Friday, December 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, December 12: Full intersection closure at Base Line and H Street.

Detour: Base Line traffic, use 16th Street to the north or Fifth Street to the south. H Street traffic, use G Street. All local businesses will be accessible during the closure.

• 8 p.m. Saturday, December 11 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 12: Southbound I-215 closed at Mount Vernon Avenue.

Detour: Exit 27th Street/Mount Vernon Avenue, continue south on Mount Vernon Avenue to Fifth Street. Turn left on Fifth Street, right on H Street, right on Second Street and left onto southbound I-215.

Click here for a PDF regarding the closure.

Follow the jump to see a map of the closures.

Caltrans crews will continue repairing the Barton Road bridge in Grand Terrace, requiring the closure of one lane and an off-ramp on the northbound 215 Freeway. The closure is scheduled to last until 2 p.m.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert this morning due to Caltrans road work on the 215 Freeway in Grand Terrace. One lane was closed at 9:44 a.m. so Caltrans could fix the Barton Road bridge. The duration of the closure was not known.

A motorist in a tan Toyota Sienna was struck by a hit and run driver on the northbound 215 Freeway south of Barton Road. An occupant of the Sienna suffered injuries.

A pickup truck overturned on the northbound 215 Freeway at Iowa Avenue and landed on the right shoulder. There were no reported injuries, but the crash slowed traffic in the area.

A turquoise Mitsubishi Gallant broke down in the slow lane on the northbound 215 Freeway south of Second Street.

The California Highway Patrol received a report of a big rig striking three overcrossings on the southbound 215 Freeway at Mount Vernon Avenue, sending chunks of concrete onto the road. The debris has been cleared from lanes.

A crash involving several vehicles blocked all lanes of the southbound 215 Freeway south of Base Line Road.

Damaged concrete forced the closure of the interchange from the southbound 215 Freeway to the eastbound 60 Freeway. Roadwork also blocked lanes on the eastbound 60 at Chicago Avenue, the California Highway Patrol said. The 6 a.m. closure was scheduled to last until 3 p.m.

A crash involving a gray sport-utility vehicle, a red truck and two other vehicles occurred on the southbound 215 Freeway south of Mount Vernon Avenue, blocking the two left lanes. At least one person was injured.

A BMW and two other vehicles collided on the southbound 215 Freeway north of Second Street, blocking the fast lane.

A BMW and two other vehicles collided on the southbound 215 Freeway north of Second Street, blocking the fast lane.

A motorist crashed into two vehicles on the southbound 215 Freeway north of University Parkway and didn't stop for either crash. The CHP said there were no reported injuries.

A motorist drove over the side of the southbound 215 Freeway north of Base Line Road and his car landed near the railroad tracks. The driver was not injured, but the CHP arrested him on suspicion of driving while under the influence.

The California Highway Patrol has issued a SigAlert for the westbound 10 just east of Riverside Avenue in Rialto.

The alert was issued after an injury accident involving a fuel spill at 1:30 p.m., according to CHP information.

Traffic is reportedly backed up to the 215 Freeway.

A white Toyota struck the center divider on the northbound 215 Freeway north of Mount Vernon Avenue, blocking the fast lane. The CHP received a report of several people in lanes pushing the vehicle.

The I-215 widening project continues with a particularly burdensome closure for downtown commuters: 2nd Street will be closed between G and I streets for eight weeks beginning at 7 a.m. Monday (April 26). That's through June 18, by my calculation.

That's on top of the two-year closure of the southbound 27th Street on-ramp and and northbound 27th Street off-ramp and the six-week closure (five weeks remaining) of the connector from the southbound I-215 to the eastbound SR-210.

Add to that various on- and off-ramp and lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (April 25) through Thursday (April 29) and you've got a definite reason to avoid I-215 at night.

For further information on the project, click here. For a PDF file with a list of closures for the upcoming week, click here.

For up-to-date information on the project, follow 215NEWS on Twitter.


^{View I-215 construction, April 25 - 29 in a larger map}

A crash involving a brown Toyota sedan and a black Chrysler 300 occurred on the southbound 215 Freeway at Auto Plaza Drive, blocking the two left lanes.

Due to the continuing I-215 widening project, the northbound 27th Street off-ramp and the southbound 27th Street on-ramp will be closed for approximately two years beginning Friday (April 2).

Suggested detours are as follows:

• Northbound: Exit Muscupiabe Drive, turn right and continue north to 27th Street.
• Southbound: Travel south on Mount Vernon Avenue, turn left onto Highland Avenue, and enter southbound on SR-259.

For a map of the affected area, click here. (PDF document)

For the latest updates on the I-215 widening project, follow 215NEWS on Twitter.


View 27th Street on- and off-ramp closures in a larger map

A semi truck hauling a back hoe struck the Barton Road overpass on the southbound 215 Freeway. There were no reported injuries, but concrete debris fell into lanes from the impact.

A gray Saturn ion crashed on the northbound 215 Freeway transition road to the southbound 15 Freeway, blocking the two right lanes.

A white Toyota Tacoma and a blue Ford Expedition collided on the northbound 215 Freeway at Mill Street. Both vehicles stopped on the right shoulder.

A tractor trailer driver ran a woman in a Ford F-350 out of her lane, causing the woman to crash into a tan Nissan on the northbound 215 Freeway at the 259 Freeway interchange. There were no reported injuries.

A crash involving five vehicles occurred on the southbound 215 Freeway north of Inland Center drive, blocking the fast lane. The crash resulted in injuries. Lanes were cleared at 7:54 a.m.

A white Ford sedan and two other vehicles crashed on the northbound 215 Freeway at Base Line Road, blocking lanes. There were no reported injuries.

A green Honda Accord crashed into the center divider on the northbound 215 Freeway south of the 10 Freeway, blocking the fast lane. The crash resulted in minor injuries.

A vehicle stalled in the fast lane on the southbound 215 Freeway south of University Parkway. The CHP received a report that a man was standing outside the vehicle and pacing along the center divider.

Construction continues on the Interstate 215 widening project in San Bernardino, with the southbound lanes between Mount Vernon Avenue/27th Street to the SR-259 interchange scheduled to be closed from midnight to 5 a.m. Thursday (March 11) and Friday (March 12) morning.

Also scheduled to be closed at times are various on- and off-ramps near downtown from 8 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Thursday (March 11):

• Southbound Sixth Street off-ramp
• Southbound Third Street off-ramp
• Southbound Second Street on-ramp
• Northbound Second street on- and off-ramps
• Northbound Sixth Street off-ramp

In addition, various north- and southbound lanes between Second and Sixth streets are scheduled to be closed 8 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Thursday (March 11). No detours are planned, since at least one lane lane will be open at all times.

For the latest information, follow 215NEWS on Twitter.


View I-215 construction, March 10-12 in a larger map

Tomorrow's scheduled early morning southbound Interstate 215 closure at Highland Avenue has been changed to a northbound closure.

The northbound closure is expected from midnight to 5 a.m. tomorrow (March 3).

Caltrans is suggesting the following detour:

• Exit Muscupiabe Drive, travel north, turn left on 27th Street, and re-enter I-215.

Check out the map below for alternate detours.

For more information, follow Caltrans District 8's 215 News on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/215NEWS.


View I-215 construction, February 22-23 in a larger map

The CHP issued a traffic advisory on the southbound 215 Freeway at Washington Street because workers were repairing a bridge. The slow lane and off-ramp were closed. The traffic advisory was cancelled at 9:58 a.m.

Southbound Interstate 215 will be closed at Highland Avenue from midnight to 5 a.m. Wednesday (February 24) and Thursday (February 25).

Caltrans is suggesting the following detour:

• Exit 27th Street, turn right, travel south, turn left at Highland Avenue and re-enter the freeway at SR-259.

Check out the map below for alternate detours.

For more information, follow Caltrans District 8's 215 News on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/215NEWS.


View I-215 construction, February 24 & 25 in a larger map

Northbound Interstate 215 is scheduled to be closed at Highland Avenue from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday (February 22) and Tuesday (February 23).

Caltrans is suggesting the following detour:

• Exit Muscupiabe Drive, travel north, turn left on 27th Street, and re-enter I-215.

Check out the map below for alternate detours.

Southbound Interstate 215 will be closed from midnight to 5 a.m. Wednesday (February 24) and Thursday (February 25).

For more information, follow Caltrans District 8's 215 News on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/215NEWS.


View I-215 construction, February 22-23 in a larger map

A tan Trailblazer struck the center divider wall on the southbound 215 Freeway in San Bernardino, prompting a Sig Alert. The crash was reported at 11:15 a.m. on the northbound 215 Freeway north of Palm Avenue. The traffic congestion caused by the crash triggered two other collisions on the 215. At 12:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol said the Sig Alert would last until about 1:30 p.m.

The northbound Second Street and Base Line off-ramps from Interstate 215 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday (February 16) through Thursday (February 18).

Caltrans is suggesting the following detours:

• Second Street: Exit Mill Street, turn right, and turn left on G Street.
• Base Line: Exit Fifth Street, turn left on H Street, and travel north.

Also be aware that during those same hours Tuesday through Thursday, the northbound number 2 and 3 lanes near Base Line and the southbound number 1 and 2 lanes from Base Line to Third Street will be will be subject to closure.

They're not offering a detour, since at least one lane will be open, but you might want to consider an alternate route.

Fair warning: Full freeway closures early morning Tuesday through Thursday next week.

For more information, follow Caltrans District 8's 215 News on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/215NEWS.


View I-215 construction, February 16-18 in a larger map