I-215 Closure Scheduled for Murrieta

Motorists are advised that Interstate 215 at Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta will be closed in both directions between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. two nights this week: Thursday, April 28  and Friday, April 29.

The closures are part of the City of Murrieta's continuing construction of the new $12.6-million interchange at the interchange, said Shelli Lombardo, spokesperson for Caltrans.

A detour will be clearly marked, according to Lombardo.

"Freeway traffic will utilize the ramps at Clinton Keith as a detour around the work zone. The bridge will be closed and no turns will be permitted from the flow of (detoured freeway) traffic," she said.

Motorists and residents were advised to use other local exits from Interstate 215 to reach their destinations. Clinton Keith Road will closed from McElwain on the west  to Whitewood on the east; local traffic use Linnel Lane, Lomardo said.

Work on the bridge and lane widening on Clinton Keith Road is expected to be completed near the end of May, City Engineer Pat Thomas said during a recent update about the project.

Thomas said crews worked feverishly over spring break to make progress on road construction near Vista Murrieta High School, where Clinton Keith Road is being widened to six lanes.

Questions can be directed to the City of Murrieta at 951-304-2489.