Pomona Freeway (SR-60) between the Long Beach I-710 and San Gabriel River I-605 Freeways

Project Overview

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled a series of 55-hour lane closures on east– and westbound Pomona Freeway (SR-60) between the Long Beach I-710 and San Gabriel River I-605 Freeways. This project is to restore the roadway and improve the ride quality by rehabilitating the existing lanes with pavement that will extend the life of the roadway a minimum of 40 years, only requiring minimal maintenance by Caltrans once completed. Currently, construction is on-going Monday through Saturday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with an enforced speed limit of 50 mph throughout the work zone. 55 hour lane closures will be limited to Friday through Monday, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., to minimize traffic impacts. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Signs will be posted. Although NOT a full freeway closure, motorists should expect delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes.

Background

SR-60 is a major thoroughfare serving commuters between Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. As a result of heavy use, SR-60 is being rehabilitated in both directions, between the Long Beach I-710 and San Gabriel River I-605 Freeways. The 2009 Pavement Condition Survey Inventory indicated that the existing SR-60 pavement is distressed and needs major rehabilitation. The cracked slabs, corner breaks and continued deterioration of the pavement has severely impacted the ride quality of the existing roadway.

Benefits

To enhance safety, improve ride quality, increase pavement service life and reduce maintenance expenditures.

Schedule

Starts Summer 2019 through Winter 2024/2025

Cost

Cost is estimated at $107 million. Atkinson Construction of Irvine, California is the contractor.