High-speed train work continuing southwest of Las Vegas, I-15 shoulders set for night closures in California

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) — Preliminary work on the Brightline West high-speed train is continuing, with surveying and drilling in Nevada moving closer to the California border, according to information released on Monday.

Some nighttime closures are possible on Interstate 15 shoulders near Hesperia, California, and in Cajon Pass.

Work that began in January involves crews in both states working in the median of I-15. Surveying and geotechnical boring is part of the preparation for constructing the new rail line that the company says will be “the first true high-speed passenger rail system in the nation.” A trip from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga is expected to take about two hours — half the time it would take to drive.

Drilling and soil sampling help engineers better understand the ground where tracks will be laid. Utility potholing work is also proceeding.

Some short-term closures of freeway shoulders will be required, so drivers should use caution in work zones and watch for detour signs and speed limit changes. Crews will be working primarily in daylight hours to minimize traffic disruptions.

Here are the areas where crews are working this week:

Nevada

• I-15 median north of Jean, Nevada (milepost 12.5-27.5)
  • Survey work through Thursday, April 11, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-15 median north of Primm, Nevada (milepost 5-12.5)
  • Geotechnical boring and survey work through Thursday, April 11, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

California

• I-15 Coyote Lake Road to Old Hwy 58 Connector
  • Night closures are planned on southbound exterior shoulder from Wednesday, April 10 to Thursday, April 11, 10:00 pm to 7:00 a.m.
• I-15 from Palmdale Road to south of Ranchero Road
  • Daytime borings scheduled on the I-15 in the center median and shoulders in Hesperia, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Night closures are planned on I-15 in the center median and shoulders, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• I-15 Oak Hill Road to Baseline Avenue
  • Daytime borings scheduled on the I-15 in the center median and shoulders at Oak Hill Road and in the Cajon Pass, and at the I-15 on the Etiwanda Bike Trail in the City of Fontana, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Night closures are planned on northbound and southbound I-15 shoulders and center median, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. These operations are weather dependent.

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