SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Brightline West announces more updates to field investigation work in Southern California 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.
This week’s 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.
Nipton Rd. and I-15:
Geotechnical boring will be performed at night on the southbound interior shoulder of the I-15 freeway at Nipton Road. The work will be performed on Thursday, June 19 from 10 pm to 7 am. The I-15 southbound lane #1 will be closed during this work.
Mojave River and I-15:
Geotechnical boring will be performed adjacent to the exterior shoulders of the I-15 freeway, in the Mojave River drainage area, on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Halloran Summit Rd. and I-15:
Pavement coring will be performed at night on the northbound interior shoulder of the I-15 freeway, 3 miles north of Halloran Summit Road, on Friday, June 20, from 10 p. to 4 am.
Yates Wells Rd. and I-15:
Potholing will be performed in the center median of the I-15 freeway, at the interchanges between Yates Wells Road and Alvord Mountain Road, beginning Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20, between 7 am and 3 pm.
Glen Helen Pkwy and I-15:
Infiltration tests will be performed at night on the southbound off ramp gore area of the I-15 freeway at Glen Helen Parkway, on Thursday, June 19 from 9 pm to 5 am.
Devore and Barstow:
Infiltration tests will be performed on the shoulders and gore areas of the I-15 freeway in Devore, Barstow and in the California North Segment, starting Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, from 7 am to 5 pm.
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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