Need

Traffic congestion continues to increase along I‑215, especially during peak morning and evening commute hours. Although these projects unfortunately will not relieve all of the future traffic congestion that is forecast to occur, widening the freeway will help reduce traffic delays, gasoline consumption and pollutants.

The projects also will help create roadway capacity for the area’s future population and business needs, facilitate the movement of people and goods and provide a more effective connection between San Diego County and Riverside County.