PURPOSE
Reduce congestion and improve safety by relieving the I-15/Winchester Road interchange and minimizing weaving movements on I-15 between Winchester Road and the I-15/I-215 Junction.
FEATURES
- A new arterial, French Valley Parkway, connecting Jefferson Avenue and Ynez Road.
- A new interchange connecting French Valley Parkway to I-15.
- A new collector/distributor system along I-15 between Winchester Road and the I-15/I-215 Junction.
- Modifications to the I-15/Winchester Road interchange such as ramp widening for additional lanes.
PHASING (Two Phase Implementation)
Phase I [shown in red on aerial map]: Designed to provide interim relief by widening the existing southbound off-ramp at Winchester Road, constructing the southbound off-ramp at the future French Valley Parkway, and constructing the westbound portion of French Valley Parkway between the new off-ramp and Jefferson Avenue.
Phase I Status: Construction contract awarded March 27, 2012 to Flatiron West, Inc. of San Marcos, CA. Contract amount is $13,780,137.50.
Phase II [shown in blue on aerial map]: Designed to provide ultimate relief by constructing the balance of French Valley Parkway from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road, the full interchange connection to I-15, and the collector/distributor system along I-15.
Phase II Status: Design phase October 2011 - October 2014.
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