I-15 Freeway Express Lanes Construction Begins in San Bernardino County

I-15 Freeway Congestion Relief Project

• 🚗 Crews have begun construction on adding express lanes along the I-15 freeway in San Bernardino County.
• 📍 The project spans from Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road in Jurupa Valley through Rancho Cucamonga, just north of Foothill Boulevard, adding 8 miles of express lanes.
• 🗺️ A small portion of Riverside County is also included to connect with existing express lanes in that county.

Project Scope and Timeline

• 💰 The construction project is expected to be completed by 2028 and will cost $535 million.
• 📊 Funding includes a portion from Measure A, a half-cent sales tax approved by San Bernardino County voters to extend through 2040.

Impact on Commuters

• ⏱️ The express lanes aim to alleviate congestion in what is described as one of the most congested bottlenecks in the U.S.
• ⚠️ Drivers should be aware of construction crews, look for signs, and expect potential delays and fluctuating traffic conditions.
• 💡 Commuters are advised to give themselves enough time to account for possible delays.

Commuter Perspectives

• 🗣️ Residents like Robert Gonzalez describe the area as a traffic hot spot and try to avoid it due to heavy congestion, with travel times significantly increasing during peak hours.
• 👍 Some commuters, like Tyson Giles, see the progress and do not find the busy interchange to be a hassle, appreciating the ongoing improvements.