Update to Brightline West Field Investigation Work

Courtesy of Brightline West

LAS VEGAS - Brightline West gives an update on the field investigation work taking place in Southern California and Nevada for the proposed rail corridor.

Brightline West has announced updates to field investigation work. The work takes place along I-15 within the proposed rail corridor in Nevada and Southern California. Back in January, work began to “advance final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking.” 

This work includes land surveying, utility potholing, and geotechnical borings and samplings. While work will take place during daytime hours primarily, some work will occur at night in order to minimize traffic disruptions. Brightline West says all work will be done in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and in coordination with Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation. The work scheduled below is dependent on weather.

California

• I-15 Coyote Lake Road to Old Hwy 58 Connector: From April 10^th to April 11^th 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., night closures are planned on the southbound exterior shoulder.
• I-15 from Palmdale Road to South of Ranchero Road: From April 8^th to April 12^th 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., daytime borings are scheduled on I-15 in the center median and shoulders in Hesperia. Additionally, there will be night closures from April 8^th to April 12^th from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the center median and shoulders.
• I-15 Oak Hill Road to Baseline Avenue: From April 8^th to April 12^th 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., daytime borings will take place in the center median and shoulders at Oak Hill Road and in the Cajon Pass as well on the Etiwanda Bike Trail in the City of Fontana. From April 8^th to April 12^th 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., night closures are planned on northbound and southbound shoulders and center median on I-15.

Nevada

• I-15 median north of Jean, Nevada (milepost 12.5-27.5): On April 11^th, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., survey work will take place. 
• I-15 median north of Primm, Nevada (milepost 5-12.5): On April 11^th, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., geotechnical boring and survey work will take place.