LAS VEGAS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Brightline West announces more updates to field investigation work in Southern California and Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way. Field work began in January to advance final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking. Brightline West will connect Las Vegas and Southern California with America’s first true high-speed rail system.
Field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing and land surveying. Work will take place primarily during daytime hours, with some work at night to minimize disruption to traffic. In some instances, short term closures of freeway shoulders will be required. All work will be done in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and in coordination with Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Updated project areas are listed below. Motorists should proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits and other signage.
California:
I-15 from Bailey Road to South of Ghost Town Road
Daytime borings in the center median and exterior shoulders from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One-way flagging operations on Bailey Road from Monday, February 26 to Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-15 from Ghost Town Road to Bear Valley Road
Daytime borings in the center median and exterior shoulders from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Night closures on the I-15 both directions in Hesperia, from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
I-15 from Oak Hill Road to Arrow Route
Daytime borings south of Arrow Route on shoulders of the flood control basin, shoulder, and center median borings at the I-15/I-215 Devore Interchange and the Cajon Pass, from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Night closures are planned on the I-15 Foothill southbound on-ramp for shoulder borings, from Sunday, February 25 to Thursday, February 29, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Nevada:
I-15 median north of Jean, Nevada (milepost 13-21)
Continuous geotechnical boring work through Thursday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-15 median north of Primm, Nevada (milepost 1-13)
Continuous geotechnical boring work through Friday, March 1, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Northbound I-15 from St. Rose to Blue Diamond Rd. (milepost 28-34), Las Vegas
Geotechnical boring work at St. Rose Parkway interchange off-ramp and median through Friday, March 1, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Note: Dates and times are subject to change. These operations are weather dependent.
*Times can subject to change and could go longer or start earlier. Please use caution and remember to reduce your speed when approaching and driving through the construction zones. Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or construction issues.
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