Interstate 215 at Newport Road Interchange
Interstate 215 at Newport Road interchange is still under construction. This $48.4 million interchange project is designed with a new cloverleaf on and off ramp that will provide easy freeway access. The I-215 project presents an opportunity for Newport Road expansion into four lanes in both directions to offer improvement for traffic flowing in and out of Menifee City.
Work on the I-215 project began in the summer of 2015 and is expected to complete this Spring suggesting that the project is ongoing. During the construction process, we’ve noted occasional closure of sections of the road in recent days. Closures occur during the night to pave the way for constructions activities. Southbound I-215 and Northbound I-215 between Scott Road and McCall Boulevard and on-and off-ramps face frequent closures.
Newport Road Widening/Resurfacing West Project
We expect dirt from the above project. The construction alert indicates that this road project began construction on November 28, 2016, and is supposed to complete in the spring of 2017.
This project had two phases. Phase 1 included resurfacing of Newport Road from Bradley to Murrieta Roads. Phase 2 has several activities that include widening on Newport Road from Haun to Bradley Roads, additional of a lane in each direction, installing traffic signals at the intersection of the Calle Tomas, upgrading the street lights in both directions of Newport Road and constructing a raised median with water-wise plants and drip irrigation. The construction of a bus shelter and disability accessible pedestrian ramps are all part of the phase 2 projects activities that are underway.
The above public road projects are government funded projects, are being constructed on the previous physical year’s budget. Even though the construction is currently inconveniencing residents, the projects will improve the quality of transportation in this city.
Commercial Projects
When moving around Menifee, we expect dirt is moving from seven commercial construction projects. These projects include buildings for retail, dining and commercial usage. The projects and their locations are outlined here below:
SCE Hazmat Facility: 26125 Menifee Road
UPS: 25283 Sherman Road
Fire Station 7: Bradley Road
Shoppes at the Lake's: Southeast Corner of Newport & Menifee
Archibald’s: 28881 Newport Road.
Stater Bros: 29061 Newport Road
LA Fitness: Antelope Road at Newport Road
Tenant Improvement Projects under Construction
These are projects within the city where the tenants or business are trying to move to the existing place of trying to change space for the purpose of current building occupation’s improvement. The development includes interior or exterior redesign and renovations. The projects that are under construction and that may contribute a little dirt to the environment include The PitStop Sports Bar and Grill, Creme de la Crème Bakery, Yogurtland, Sports Clips, America's Best Eyecare, Creamistry, Nekter Juice Bar, China Brother, and Ono Hawaiian BBQ.
The above projects are under construction. The public is advised to plan ahead for the anticipated temporary inconvenience as well as try to use an alternative safe route wherever possible.
