Per the Governor’s Executive Order, the transportation and construction sectors are identified as critical. We will continue to progress on our efforts to deliver transportation projects throughout the county. Crews and office support staff are mindful of the need to reduce exposure whenever possible. Field work will incorporate safe practices relative to their operations and office personnel have been given latitude for working remotely as needed. We continue to watch for direction from the State and Federal levels and will assess our activities accordingly. We encourage you to understand the road conditions before venturing out in project areas throughout the county.
As the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) continues construction of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project, crews have completed approximately 40% of the project with civil work completed at a few crossings and some of the bridge work nearing completion as well. The next phase of the project will have crews completing civil work and signal installation at each crossing as well as roadwork activities such as re-paving in and around the crossings. This work will require mostly alternating lane closures with the possibility of full closures.
What to Expect: At times, work throughout the corridor may be loud and cause vibration. You may see flashing lights on trucks, and hear drilling, hammering, truck back-up alarms and equipment engines.
Please remember construction is dynamic and the schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.
RAIL CROSSING CLOSURES
Crews are working at the rail crossings throughout the corridor on weekdays and weekends to prepare for rail crossing installation. Please plan ahead, leave early and allow extra time to reach your destination. Pedestrian access will be available. All businesses are open and accessible during construction. Please click here for detour map(s).
· Tennessee Street - Began February 24 (Monday through Friday 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.).
· Mill Street - Began March 16 (Monday through Friday 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.).
· Arrowhead Avenue - Began April 13 (Monday through Sunday 24 hours/day).
· D Street - Began April 13 (D Street crossing will be closed permanently to through traffic).
· Alabama Street - Beginning April 24 (Weekend closure only; Friday through Monday 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.).
· Colton Avenue - Beginning April 27 (Monday through Friday 24 hours/day).
· California Street - Beginning May 1 (Weekend closure only; Friday through Monday 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.)
LANE CLOSURES
For the next few weeks crews will perform drainage, install storm drain and communication duct bank; install electrical conduit; replace curb, gutter, roadway, driveways, and sidewalks; and perform potholing. During this time there will be intermittent lane closures on 6th Street, Orange Street, California Street, Church Street, 9th Street, and University Street. Through traffic/two-way traffic will occur at all times at each location.
DAYTIME WORK
Work below will occur on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except as noted. All streets will remain open for traffic. Some work may cause delays, please obey all posted detour and construction signs and be aware of traffic control onsite.
· Santa Ana River, Warm Creek, and Mill Creek Bridges: Crews will be reconstructing the bridges.
· Tippecanoe Avenue: Crews are working on the station. Please be alert of crews working on the west side of Tippecanoe Avenue.
· Richardson Street to Mountain View Avenue: Crews will perform various work from Richardson Street to Mountain View Avenue. Please be alert for construction traffic entering the guideway from adjacent crossings.
· Richardson Street: Crews will perform various work at Richardson Street between Victoria Street and Hardt Street. Richardson Street will remain open for all traffic. Large trucks will move through this area, flaggers will be onsite to assist as needed.
· E Street to Sierra Way: Crews will be removing existing track and placing new track.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DRAINAGE WORK
· Orange Show Road: Orange Show Road is closed for storm drain work unrelated to the Redlands Passenger Rail Project.
INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IVDA) UTILITY WORK
Mountain View Avenue: Mountain View Avenue is closed through early 2021 between Victoria Avenue and Coulston Street for various utility work unrelated to the Redlands Passenger Rail Project. The work includes the relocation of high pressure gas, water, and sewer lines as part of an overall widening of Mountain View Avenue from I-10 to the San Bernardino International Airport. Please click here for the detour map and more information.
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