Railroad Canyon Widening Latest: Paving to Begin Soon

From The City of Lake Elsinore: For the last several weeks, contractors have been able to resume regular work and have made significant progress following months of ongoing rain delays. Latest estimates for completion are approximately seven weeks.

Last week, contractors completed the remaining 4,600 linear feet of curb and gutter along the Westbound side of Railroad Canyon Rd. Next up, the contractor must complete some remaining drainage basins and begin paving.

At this time, no weekend work is expected. Night work is expected later this month.

Closures are expected all week in both directions. Crews aim to keep closures to a minimum whenever possible, but early closures may occur to allow for extended construction hours as needed.

REMINDER: Slow for the cone zone. Please remain vigilant of posted speed limits and be cautious in construction zones.

Please continue to help spread awareness throughout our region about this critical project and to urge commuters to choose alternative routes whenever possible. Attached is a fact sheet and social media post for you to share.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Quick Facts:

Construction Began: Jan. 7

Estimated Completion: Delayed to May/June 2019 (remains dependent on weather or unforeseen delays)

Construction Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (unless noted)

Resources for More Information:

• Webpage: www.lake-elsinore.org/RRWidening
• Railroad Canyon Road Widening Hotline: (951) 674-1344
• Online Comment/Question Form
• Email Stakeholder List