Major Infrastructure Project Along Cajalco Road To Impact Traffic

MEAD VALLEY, CA — Motorists who use Cajalco Road to commute between the 15 and 215 freeways in Riverside County are asked to drive with extra caution along the corridor in the weeks and months ahead as crews begin work on a massive infrastructure project.

Work is set to start early next month on the Cajalco Corridor Sewer Project in Mead Valley. The project, spearheaded by the Eastern Municipal Water District, involves installing 11,500 feet of sewer between Carpinus Drive and Carroll Street to accommodate future growth in the region.

The first construction phase will occur along Cajalco Road between Clark and Carroll streets, with construction hours between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Alternate lane alignments will be used to accommodate traffic and ensure construction crews have a safety buffer while working.

Once the first phase is completed, crews will move to Carpinus Drive and work east toward Clark Street.

Some portions of the project will involve night work, during which time traffic will be reduced to one direction at a time using flag crews.

Later construction phases will necessitate daytime detour routes through residential neighborhoods for eastbound traffic, according to EMWD.

Commercial trucks will not be permitted on Cajalco Road during night work or when daytime detours are in effect. EMWD has contracted with the California Highway Patrol to provide enforcement.

Electronic message boards on Cajalco Road will inform motorists of any changes to working hours, locations and traffic flow.

The Cajalco Corridor Sewer Project is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2026.

According to EMWD, the project cost is approximately $10.5 million, with $2.9 million funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

For more information about the construction phases and detours, visit www.emwd.org/cajalco.