SR-60 In The Badlands To Fully Close Westbound Again

BEAUMONT, CA — Curious as to what construction crews have been up to in the State Route 60 Truck Lanes Project in the Badlands? The Riverside County Transportation Commission is releasing weekly progress videos to show some of the action.

In the above video, you can see a bird's eye view of the work done during the week of Oct. 21.
The project is expected to be complete in 2021.

Also: a heads up to motorists. Transportation officials say both westbound lanes and one eastbound lane will be closed tonight, Oct. 25, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. You're encouraged to use Interstate 10 as an alternate route.

What's the 60 Truck Lanes Project?

The 60 Truck Lanes Project is widening a 4.5-mile section of State Route 60 between Gilman Springs Road and 1.4 miles west of Jack Rabbit Trail through Riverside County’s Badlands between Moreno Valley and Beaumont. The project lies within mountainous terrain with a curving alignment and steep grades. The project is designed to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. The new lanes are expected to open in late 2021.

Read more about the project here.