RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Drivers in Riverside County heading north on I-15 and westbound on the 91 Freeway Wednesday morning were stuck in slow-moving traffic due to construction lane closures and multiple collisions, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Traffic from Murrieta through Corona was slow and go for commuters, heavier than normal according to traffic maps.
"The Fastrak and three main lanes are closed on the 91
Freeway just north of the I-15 in Corona due to construction between I-15 and Serfas Club Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The closure caused a major backup to Tyler Street, with vehicles moving at a snail's pace.
Earlier on I-15, south of the 91 Freeway, a multi-car crash also slowed traffic near E. Ontario Avenue. Here, a gray Ford, a white Tesla, and another vehicle collided in the #1 lane. Three vehicles were involved, and one remained in the lanes.
The roadway began to clear by 9:15 a.m., according to CHP dispatch, and traffic through the area was in the green and good to go as of 10:30 a.m.
Meanwhile, in Temecula, city drivers attempting to join the I-15 northbound and southbound remained at a crawl through town. In early commute hours of 6 to 7 a.m., Rancho California Road was backed up to Ynez Road and beyond as commuters waited to merge onto the freeway.
Thus far, the improvements to the I-15 corridor through Temecula is good for those passing through but has become hectic for local commuters, Patch has learned.
Does this on-ramp traffic slow your morning commute? How are you handling it? Let us know in the comments below! and stay safe out there.
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