Process

What is the Process for the South I‑215 Project?

Transportation projects have many phases that are required by law before they can be implemented. The initial stage is the Project Study Report. The South I‑215 Project Study Report was completed in December 2006. In late 2008, the Project Report and environmental technical reports were completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The technical reports include the results of the following studies:

Current and future traffic conditions
Conditions of existing roadways and bridges
Freeway onsite drainage and the accommodation of offsite drainage that must cross the freeway
Compliance with Riverside County’s Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
Water quality studies
Impacts to residents and businesses
Visual impacts
Noise impacts
Air quality
Plants and wildlife
Historic and cultural impacts
Updated cost estimates

The next step in the process is final engineering design, which began in early 2009 and should be complete by late 2010. Construction should begin in early 2011.

An estimated project schedule is available on the Schedule page.