SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way.

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.

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.

I-15 Nipton Road to Cima Road
Night closures scheduled on the I-15 northbound interior shoulder, Monday, May 13, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

I-15 Baker Road to Afton Road
Daytime borings scheduled in the wash ditches near northbound and southbound exterior shoulders of the I-15, Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-15 Oak Hill Road to Foothill Blvd
Daytime borings scheduled on the I-15 in the center median, and at the gore area of the I-15/SR-210 interchange and gore area at Duncan Canyon, Wednesday, May 15 through Friday, May 17, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Night closures are planned in center median and shoulders on I-15, Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.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.

The Pain In The Pass website will bring you further project news and construction updates as the project progresses.

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