Traffic & Transit

SR-60 Traffic Woes Between I-15 and I-215

Drivers navigating SR-60, be advised of slowdowns between these two major freeways on Wednesday.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Drivers heading through Riverside County experienced traffic backups on State Route 60 between the I-15 and I-215 roadways on Wednesday morning due to collisions and roadwork.

Shortly after 9: 15 a.m., the California Highway Patrol reported an injury crash at SR-60 just east of the Mission Boulevard off-ramp.

There, a traffic incident occurred on the off-ramp, involving a semi-truck and a black Ford pickup truck. All parties managed to get off the roadway to the Flying J, according to CHP dispatch.

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Debris from the crash remained in the roadway, including a truck axle, requiring cleanup. Ambulances were called ot the scene, as well as tow trucks.

No other information was immediately available.

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Closer to I-215, the Rubidoux Offramp from SR-60 was closed in a scheduled closure until at least noon, the CHP reported.

Just after 8:30 a.m., CHP ran a traffic break for the start at Market Street, due to the Caltrans road closure. Drivers in this area should exercise caution and seek alternate routes.

No other information was immediately available.

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