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215 Area GraphicCaltrans began construction at the end of December 2007 on Phase 2 of the Interstate 215 (I-215) widening project from Orange Show Road to Rialto Ave. MCM Construction was awarded the contract on December 14, 2007.  Phase 2 is scheduled for completion in 2010.

Improvements on the I-215 between Orange Show Road and Rialto Ave. will include the following:

  • Addition of a High Occupancy Vehicle (carpool) lane and a mixed flow lane increasing lanes from three to five in each direction
  • New bridges at Inland Center Drive with two lanes in each direction and turn lanes
  • Re-aligned ramps located on Mill Street
  • Widen Mill Street from two to three lanes in each direction plus left turn lanes
  • Braided connector ramps between Orange Show Road, Inland Center Dr., and Mill St.
  • Wider bridges over Warm Creek and Lytle Creek
  • Drainage improvements throughout the project
  • Aesthetic designs added to new retaining walls 

The entire project will expand and upgrade the I-215 from Interstate 10 to University Parkway. This estimated $800 million project has an expected completion date of 2013.  Caltrans has partnered with San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), the Federal Highway Administration and the City of San Bernardino to complete improvements to the corridor.
 
Nearly 174,000 motorists travel daily through the Phase 2 segment and it is projected to reach almost 220,000 by the year 2030.  Improvements to the I-215 will aid in relieving congestion, improving access to the freeway and local streets and will improve safety by eliminating fast lane entrances to the I-215.

To stay informed about construction activities in Phase 2, you can subscribe to Commuter Alerts at our News and Documents Center.

SANBAG continues work reconstructing the Fifth Street Bridge (Phase 1).  The expected completion date for this phase is mid 2009.  For general information relating to the I-215 Improvement Project visit the SANBAG website at www.sanbag.ca.gov/projects.     

Caltrans asks motorists to please be aware of the construction area and always make a point to SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE - fines are doubled in construction zones.