Multi-million-dollar project to ease traffic congestion near Cal State San Bernardino

Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press
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University and transportation officials have announced a nearly $23 million construction project expected to ease traffic congestion near Interstate 215 and the California State University, San Bernardino campus.

School officials said commute time on the main thoroughfare to and from campus will be affected during construction which is expected to begin this fall on the I-215 interchange and University Parkway.

The goal is to decrease traffic congestion, reduce delays and improve freeway access to I-215 at University Parkway near Cal State San Bernardino.

University and transportation officials have announced a nearly $23 million construction project to ease traffic congestion on Interstate 215 near the California State University, San Bernardino campus.
University and transportation officials have announced a nearly $23 million construction project to ease traffic congestion on Interstate 215 near the California State University, San Bernardino campus.

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the city of San Bernardino, in cooperation with Caltrans District 8, are partnering on the expected 12-month construction project that includes reconfiguring the existing interchange.

Construction activities may also include pavement work, traffic shifts and nighttime lane and ramp closures.

During the construction, commuters should use caution throughout the corridor as workers and heavy equipment will be present, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority officials said.

The transportation authority recommends allowing extra time to reach your destination as delays may occur.

Funding

The I-215/University Parkway Interchange project was approved in summer 2020 and will be built with federal and local funds including Measure I half-cent sales tax collected throughout San Bernardino County for transportation improvements.

Voters first approved the measure in 1989, and overwhelmingly its extension in 2004, with more than 80% voting to extend the measure through 2040.

Stay updated

A regular construction alert will be available to inform commuters of how to manage detours and/or closures within the corridor and when and where they will occur.

To receive more information and to sign up for the construction alert, visit the gosbcta.com/PlanBuildMove when construction begins. Also, follow the Caltrans8 Instagram page for updates.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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