New, wider bridge improves traffic flow on Scott Road

Here's a view of the new Scott Road bridge over the 215 Freeway, heading west. Menifee 24/7 photos by Kristen Spoon

Traffic flow has improved dramatically across the 215 Freeway on Scott Road now that the new bridge is open.

The bridge was open to traffic early Monday morning and provides to traffic lanes each with, plus turn lanes. Access to looping freeway ramps will be added when the interchange project is completed next spring.

A view of the reconfigured intersection at Scott Road and Antelope Road, looking west.

A view of Scott Road coming off the bridge and heading west toward Haun Road.