City provides update on road projects: Week of July 24

Columns and other parts of the bridge are starting to go vertical at the site of the Holland Road Overpass. (Staff photo)

Here’s an update from the City of Menifee on road work projects in the area:

Menifee Road South of Highway 74 – City Road Resurfacing Project

The City has completed paving for a minor roadway resurfacing project on a portion of Menifee Road between Highway 74 and Rouse Road. Striping work is anticipated to be completed by the end of July. Traffic control will be in place during active work.

Holland Road Overpass – City Capital Improvement Project

The City is actively performing work related to the Holland Road Overpass project. Holland Road between Hanover Lane and Antelope Road will remain closed for the duration of the project, which is expected to last 17 months. For additional information and to sign up for project updates, please visit www.hollandoverpass.com.

SoCal Gas Company – Lazy Creek Neighborhood (Lazy Creek Road and Evans Road)

Southern California Gas Company will be installing gas line connections in the Lazy Creek neighborhood area the week of Monday, July 24. Traffic impacts are expected to be minor, with traffic control in place as needed. The project is now anticipated to be completed early by the end of July.

School Zone Signs and Marking Refresh

The City’s Public Works Street Maintenance Crew began a city-wide refresh of school zone pavement markings and crosswalks. Crews have completed refresh work at Romoland Elementary School, Harvest Elementary School, Ethan Chase Middle School, and Heritage High School. Work will be occurring in the area of Freedom Crest Elementary School the week of Monday, July 24. Traffic impacts are expected to be minor; however, motorists should avoid areas with wet paint signage. Work locations will be updated weekly throughout the summer.

Murrieta Road Improvements – City Capital Improvement Project

The City’s roadway improvement project continues on Murrieta Road. Roadway grinding and paving work will continue through Friday, July 28. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with intermittent traffic control in place along Murrieta Road from the Salt Creek channel to San Quintin Drive. Northbound and southbound traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the end of July for completion of roadway resurfacing and striping. Traffic delays should be expected in the project area through mid-September 2023.

Bradley Road at Holland Road – Storm Drain Construction Work

Sewer mainline facilities are currently being installed adjacent to Holland Road as part of the Menifee 80 residential housing tract. Work remains temporarily delayed, and updates for this project will be provided when work proceeds. Holland Road is currently open in all traffic directions at this time.

Valley Boulevard between McCall Boulevard and Ridgemoor Street

The developer of Cimarron Ridge continues installing underground improvements on Valley Boulevard between McCall Boulevard and Ridgemoor Street. Work related to the widening of Thornton Avenue between Valley Boulevard and Murrieta Road has been completed. Traffic delays should be expected in the area through July 2023.

SCE Work on Menifee Road – Newport to Holland

Southern California Edison (SCE) work will continue during daytime hours at the intersection of Newport Road and Menifee Road. Traffic control will be in place, reducing travel lanes during project work; however, driveway access to businesses in the area will remain accessible. Message boards containing contact information for the project will also be placed in the project area. Completion of work in this area is now expected to continue through mid-August 2023.

Newport Road at Murrieta Road – Nighttime Lane Closures

SCE’s underground utility lines project at the intersection of Newport Road and Murrieta Road is currently on hold. Night work will resume when paving activity is scheduled. Lane closures will be in place while this project is active.

Romoland Grid Resurfacing – Capital Improvement Project

The City has initiated the resurfacing project for roadways in the area of Jackson Avenue, Ethanac Road east of Sherman Road, and the installation of new pedestrian ramps. Lane closures and detours will be in place for the duration of the project through mid-September 2023.

Normandy Road Street Improvements – Capital Improvement Project

The City is constructing pedestrian access improvements along Normandy Road over Salt Creek. Traffic delays should be expected between La Ladera Road and Berea Road while the project is active. The project is anticipated to be completed in August 2023.

Murrieta Road and La Piedra Road – New Traffic Signal

The developer of Quartz Ranch is currently installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Murrieta Road and La Piedra Road. Lanes may be reduced to a single lane with flaggers present during construction. Detours will be posted. Traffic delays should be expected through the end of July 2023.

For questions on the project/construction updates listed, please contact Philip Southard, Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer, at 951-746-0654 or at psouthard@cityofmenifee.us.