| Location: |
Newport Road east of Interstate 215 between Antelope and Menifee roads |
Description: |
The project improved traffic flow on this main east/west thoroughfare and prepared Newport Road for the upcoming Interstate 215/Newport Road interchange project beginning in 2015. Specifically, the project:
*** Added one traffic lane in each direction between Antelope and Menifee roads
*** Added a double left turn lane from westbound Newport Road to southbound Antelope Road
*** Added a new traffic signal at the intersection of Newport Road and Via Corazon
*** Installed conduit between traffic signals to lay the groundwork for future signal coordination. |
| Schedule: |
Groundbreaking was in July 2013 and the project was completed in March 2014. Median landscaping was completed as a separate project in spring 2015. |
Cost: |
The city saved $800,000 on this $3 million project by using existing pavement and landscape materials. The remainder of the cost was funded by a $125,000 Cal Recycle grant, along with a combination of Measure A and Gas Tax funds, and funds derived from payments made by developers in lieu of making improvements required for their particular project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget. |