RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Drivers should expect several road closures this weekend as construction continues on the Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Project, the Riverside County Transportation Commission announced Friday.
The closures are part of ongoing safety and roadway improvements along an 8.6-mile stretch of Ramona Expressway, from Warren Road to about one mile east of Rider Street.
A nighttime closure is scheduled for eastbound Ramona Expressway between Rider Street and Warren Road from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday, the agency said.
Lakeview Avenue and Sixth Street will also be closed from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. Drivers will be detoured via Hansen Avenue.
The project is part of the planned 16-mile Mid County Parkway corridor, which will connect Route 79 in the Hemet Valley with Interstate 215 in Perris. Construction is expected to continue through 2028.
Planned improvements include adding a travel lane in each direction, expanding the roadway from one lane to two lanes in each direction, constructing a raised median and building a new bridge over the San Jacinto River.
The project also includes traffic signal upgrades and a wildlife crossing.
The improvements are intended to reduce collisions, improve traffic flow and provide better access to employment, education and public transportation, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
The agency said construction schedules and work are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Motorists were encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow posted detours.
More information about the Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Project can be found here.
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