Brightline West field work intensifies along I-15 in Southern California, Nevada.

Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press
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Brightline West recently announced a heavy round of field investigation work for its high-speed rail system between Southern California and Nevada.

Field work within the proposed rail corridor within the Interstate 15 right-of-way began in January in advance of the final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking.

In 2020, Brightline West entered into a lease agreement with Caltrans to use the existing right of way along I-15 for the $12 billion high-speed rail project.

The 218-mile, all-electric rail service will include a flagship passenger station in Las Vegas, with additional stations in Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga, the company said.

Brightline West recently announced a heavy round of field investigation work for its high-speed rail system between Southern California and Nevada.
Brightline West recently announced a heavy round of field investigation work for its high-speed rail system between Southern California and Nevada.

Field work

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.

Motorists should proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits, and other signage.

California

  • I-15 from Yates Well Road to Outlet Center Drive.

  • Daytime borings are scheduled in the center median and exterior shoulders, from now to Friday, March 15, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Daytime borings in the interior shoulder of the northbound Old Highway 58 on-ramp to northbound I-15, from now to Thursday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • I-15 from D Street to Oak Hill Road. Daytime borings are scheduled in the center median and exterior shoulders, from now to Friday, March 15, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Night closures are planned on northbound I-15 exterior shoulders from the Roy Rogers Drive on-ramp to the Mojave Drive off-ramp, from Tuesday, March 12 to Thursday, March 14, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • I-15 from Cajon Road to Foothill Blvd. Daytime borings in the I-15 center median from Sierra Avenue to the I-210 interchange, and on Cherry Avenue near the I-15, from now to Friday, March 15, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Night closures are planned on the eastbound I-210 exterior shoulder, just west of the I-15 interchange, from Tuesday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Night closures are planned on the westbound I-210 to southbound I-15 connector ramp, and exterior shoulder, from Tuesday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Night closures are planned on the I-15 center median in Devore, from Thursday, March 14 to Friday, March 15, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Day closure is planned on Foothill Blvd, west of the I-15 interchange in the westbound No. 1 lane, on Friday, March 15, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nevada

  • I-15 median north of Jean, Nevada (milepost 13-24.5).

  • Potholing and survey work through Thursday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • I-15 median north of Primm, Nevada (milepost 1-13).

  • Geotechnical boring and survey work through Thursday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Night work is planned on the I-15 southbound lane No. 1 between milepost 11.5 - 21 for geophysical testing, on Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Dates and times are subject to change. These operations are weather-dependent.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz.

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