Riverside County Transportation Commission

Today, RCTC launched the I-15 Smart Freeway Pilot Project in Temecula, marking a major milestone for transportation in Riverside County!

As California’s first smart freeway system on northbound I-15, this pilot project reflects strong collaboration among RCTC, Caltrans, the City of Temecula, the Western Riverside Council of Governments, and our federal partners.

Thanks to our project partners, local leaders, and community members for joining us to celebrate this important milestone.

🛠️ Nighttime northbound I-15 lane reductions and connector closures will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026 for crews to safely conduct preventative maintenance. Full closure details are below:

🚧 Northbound I-15 Lane Reductions
⌚Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
📍Temecula Parkway to Rancho California Road

🚧 Northbound I-15 Lane Reductions
⌚Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
📍Winchester Road to I-15/I-215 Interchange

🚧 Northbound I-15 Lane Reductions
⌚Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
📍I-15/I-215 Interchange to Murrieta Hot Springs Road

🚧 Northbound I-15 to northbound I-215 Connector Closure
⌚Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

For more information, please visit www.rctc.org/projects/smart-fwy-pilot/




City of Temecula - City Government | City of Murrieta - City Government | Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce | Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce | Caltrans District 8 | CHP - Border Division | Southwest Sheriff's Station | CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department

Watch our Commission meeting today at 9:30 am on RivCo TV.

🖥️ rctc.org/stream

🚧 CLOSURE ALERT 🚧

Nightly closures of Ramona Expressway between Rider Street and Warren Road are scheduled Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for roadway median removal and minor concrete work.

Closure schedule:
➡️ Eastbound full closure: Monday, May 11
➡️ Eastbound & westbound full closures: Tuesday, May 12 through Thursday, May 14

Motorists should plan ahead, use posted detours, and allow extra travel time. Emergency responders and businesses will have access as needed. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph will be enforced throughout the construction zone.

📲 Text "MCP" to 855-793-2625 for updates
☎️ Project Helpline: 951-200-4650
🌐 rctc.org/mcpramona


Caltrans District 8 | City of Perris - Government | City of Hemet, CA - City Government | City of San Jacinto - City Government | CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | Riverside County Sheriff's Office | CHP - Inland Division | CHP - San Gorgonio Pass

🚧🎉 We officially broke ground on Phase II of the SR-60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Project! This achievement marks an exciting step forward for regional connectivity in Riverside County. Phase II will deliver a brand-new interchange, widen Potrero Boulevard to six lanes, and realign Western Knolls Avenue to improve traffic flow, enhance access to SR-60, and better connect the community.

Thank you to our project partners, local leaders, and community members who joined us to celebrate this important milestone. 🛣️✨

Join RCTC this Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a Traffic Relief Plan tele-town hall! This is a forum for western Riverside County residents to learn more about the TRP and ask questions about the projects planned in their community.

Take part in the tele-town hall event for western Riverside County:

🕕 Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m.
☎️ Call (855)-756-7520 Ext. 131857 #