Atkinson to Lead I-15/I-215 Devore Interchange Improvements
January 4, 2013
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has awarded Atkinson Construction a $208 million contract for the I-15/I-215 Devore Interchange Improvements project in San Bernardino County. Atkinson is part of a design-build team that includes architect URS Corporation.
The Atkinson team will redesign the I-15/I-215 Devore Interchange to restore continuity of Route 66 to I-15. The project team will add two general purpose and two auxiliary lanes to I-15’s existing three-lanes passing through the Devore Interchange. One of the additional lanes will continue through the interchange, while the other will be constructed as a truck by-pass lane; both will help to alleviate heavy congestion on I-15.
To improve the safety of the interchange, braided ramps will be added eliminating non-standard weaving sections merging onto the interstate. These ramps will include auxiliary lanes to help facilitate merging and diverging traffic on I-15 and I-215. The scope of work also includes reconnecting Route 66/Cajon Road to the area, which will divert traffic from I-15, eliminating traffic on the Devore Interchange.
Design is underway and project completion is scheduled for February 2016.