LAS VEGAS (March 4, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California and Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way. Field work began in January to advance final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking. Brightline West will connect Las Vegas and Southern California with America’s first true high-speed rail system.
Field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing and land surveying. Work will take place primarily during daytime hours, with some work at night to minimize disruption to traffic. In some instances, short term closures of freeway shoulders will be required. All work will be done in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and in coordination with Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Updated project areas are listed below. Motorists should proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits and other signage.
California
I-15 from Baker Blvd OC to north of Minneola Road
Daytime borings in the center median and exterior shoulders from Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-15 from Bear Valley Road to Oak Hill Road
Daytime borings in the center median and exterior shoulders from Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-15 from Cleghorn Road to Arrow Route
Daytime borings north and south of Arrow Route on shoulders of the flood control basin, center median and shoulder borings at the I-15/I-215 at Sierra Blvd and in Devore, from Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Night closures are planned on the I-15 Foothill southbound on-ramp for shoulder borings, from Sunday, March 3 to Thursday, March 7, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Night closures are planned on the I-15 northbound lane #1 near Foothill Blvd IC for center median borings, on Friday, March 8, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Nevada
I-15 median north of Jean, Nevada (milepost 13-21)
Continuous geotechnical boring work through Thursday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-15 median north of Primm, Nevada (milepost 1-13)
Continuous geotechnical boring work through Friday, March 7, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Note: Dates and times are subject to change. These operations are weather dependent.
