Traffic & Transit

Guardrail Damage Prompts Lane Closure On Southbound 215 Freeway July 9

Caltrans said signs will be placed on the route to inform motorists roadway work is approaching.

PERRIS, CA — Maintenance crews will be repairing damaged guardrails on a stretch of the southbound 215 Freeway on July 9, prompting an emergency lane closure, Caltrans announced on Wednesday.

Workers will close the number 1 lane of the southbound Interstate 215 just north of State Route 74 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Caltrans advised motorists to reduce their speed when traveling near work zones for the safety of maintenance crews and other drivers.

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Caltrans said signs will be placed on the route to inform motorists roadway work is approaching.

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