Caltrans announces $4.2M emergency SR111 project following Storm Rachel
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Caltrans crews were working today on a roughly $4.2 million emergency project on State Route 111 along the Salton Sea in Riverside County to address roadway and shoulder damage caused by Tropical Storm Rachel.
According to Caltrans, the storm caused severe havoc on roadways, including flooding, washouts and debris flows, resulting in blocked culverts and inlets, erosion, undermined embankments and damage to rock slope protection and guardrails.
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As a result of the damage, the agency immediately implemented all-day, one-way flagging operations.
Temporary k-rail barriers will be placed on the southbound shoulder of SR 111 Friday. Following the installation of the railing, construction crews will perform daytime repairs from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays between Crooker Drive and Vanderveer Road, located near the North Shore area, weather permitting.
Repairs will include reconstruction of washed-out roadbeds and embankments, repair and/or replace drainage systems and asphalt concrete dikes, repair and/or replace rock slope protection, minor concrete repairs and removal of storm-related debris. Additionally, crews will clean and repair drainage basins and areas beneath bridges, stabilize and repair embankments and repair and/or replace guard rails and end treatments, according to Caltrans.
Motorists were urged to reduce speed when near work areas for the safety of crews and other drivers.
The California Highway Patrol will be on scene to assist with traffic control.
It was not immediately clear when the project will end.
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