I-10 Blythe Pavement Rehabilitation
Project Overview
RIVERSIDE, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues work on a $241 million pavement, beautification, and safety enhancements project on Interstate 10 (I-10), in and near Blythe. The project includes concrete pavement rehabilitation of 88 lane miles, on and off ramps, and shoulders. 11,950 linear feet of new guardrail systems. Postmile locations are from 134.0 to 156.5. Upgrades of curb ramps, sidewalks and crosswalk safety enhancements and push button posts to ADA standards (Americans with Disabilities Act). Also included are bridge upgrades, new signage, landscaping, and a Beautification Monument. Project work is expected to be completed by winter 2026.
What to Expect
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 24-hour operations.
• Eastbound I-10 will remain reduced to one lane from Lovekin Blvd. to Seventh Street until Monday, September 7 (Labor Day).
• Westbound I-10 will remain reduced to one lane and will cross-over to the eastbound I-10 from Seventh Street to Lovekin Blvd. This will remain in place until Labor Day.
• Westbound on and off ramps for Lovekin Blvd. will remain closed until early September.
• Partial closures of eastbound and westbound I-10 acceleration and deceleration lanes will be in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the week of August 31st:
• Temporary stop lights / traffic signals will be in place on the Wiley’s Well Road overcrossing to keep traffic flowing during construction activities.
Access remains for traffic. Please adhere to signage and look ahead for merging traffic. Be advised that speed limits are reduced throughout the construction zone.
For additional information, please contact Kimberly Cherry
Title VI Information
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).
Caltrans will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not, and that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.