Caltrans said Wednesday's blasting operation will extend through Thursday — possibly Friday.
Due to road work on the 243 this week, motorists should expect up to 30-minute delays for flagging, according to a Caltrans spokesperson.
Some lanes will be closed on Interstate 15 in and around Temecula next week due to repaving work, part of a $28 million project.
The incident was reported at 10:43 a.m. Wednesday.
State Route 79 south in Temecula will see a closure with oneway-traffic controls.
Law enforcement cordoned off streets to allow safety for protesters and motorists.
Construction work will take place between Temecula Parkway and the Rainbow turnout, according to Caltrans.
Lane closures from the San Diego County line to Temecula begin Monday and are expected to cause delays for motorists,
The work is slated to run until mid-2022.
One lane will be available for travel at all times, Caltrans officials said.
Repaving work begins April 27.
One lane will be available for travel on each side of I-15.
Two people were injured in a two-car crash east of Temecula Saturday that left one person pinned inside a vehicle, officials said.
The No. 3 and 4 lanes on both sides of the freeway, between the San Diego County line and Temecula River Bridge, are being replaced.
The crash occurred just north of the Ranch California Road on-ramp to the freeway at 4:25 a.m.
The 55-hour shutdown is scheduled this weekend.
The crash happened in the early morning hours Friday.
The California Highway Patrol is asking for help finding a man who ran away from the scene of a deadly crash he caused on Friday.
A helicopter was called to the scene to rush the person to the hospital, according to the fire department.
Multiple victims in the Anza-area crash were rushed to the hospital by helicopter, the fire department reports.
UPDATED: CHP reports indicate that a chemical spilled on the freeway in a wreck.
According to RCTC, staff are studying the feasibility of expanding the current I-15 Express Lanes Project by another 14.5 miles.
The maximum speed along a stretch of the parkway will be dropped from 45 to 40 miles per hour.
The CHP's Temecula Area office is investigating the wreck.
UPDATED: One person was hospitalized, according to fire officials.
The CHP says the vehicle ultimately landed in the parking lot of a local office building.
UPDATED: Traffic is still severely congested in the area.
Police announced the upcoming operation that's set for somewhere within Temecula.
The crash happened on SR-74, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The city of Temecula will be receiving a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve the Interstate 15 freeway.
“A car accident should not always have the word ‘accident’ ... many times it is a choice to run a red light, speed, use a cell ..."
The wreck happened early Monday, with serious injuries reported.
All eastbound freeway lanes were briefly shut down to remove the bus from the freeway.
The California Highway Patrol's Explorer Program is designed for young men and women, 15 to 21 years of age.
BREAKING: Fire officials say two people have been hurt.
Fire officials say one person suffered critical injuries.
BREAKING: The CHP and fire engines from the area have responded to a car fire in Temecula on the I-15 freeway; traffic is heavily jammed.
Here are the closures for the week of December 2.
Here's what you can expect to see the week of Nov. 25.
The temporary closures are part of the Temecula Parkway Interchange Project.