Big win for San Jacinto, Hemet, and Perris!
Thanks to years of advocacy, $63 million was secured to improve the Ramona Expressway, including a new bridge over the San Jacinto River, bike lanes in both directions, and a new wildlife crossing.
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) is leading an ambitious $63 million project to rebuild and widen an 8.6-mile segment of the Ramona Expressway between Rider Street and Warren Road. This segment is part of the Mid County Parkway corridor and is funded through California's Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) using SB 1 gas tax dollars.
Project Highlights:
- Widening from one lane to two in each direction
- New bridge over the San Jacinto River
- 10-foot bike lanes in both directions
- Raised median for added safety
- Four signalized intersections (three upgraded, one new)
- Wildlife crossing and over 177 acres of habitat mitigation
- Environmental protections under the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
These upgrades aim to reduce crashes, improve traffic flow, expand multimodal access, and protect the region's ecosystems.
Ramona Expressway on the Road to Safety:
- Final Design Began: September 2022
- Funding Secured: June 2025
- Construction Start: Early 2026
- Duration: Approximately 2 years
For detailed maps and the latest updates, visit the RCTC website. To stay informed on I-215 improvements, subscribe to receive my quarterly updates.
This stretch of Ramona Expressway has a history of serious collisions. The upcoming upgrades will improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians while preserving critical wildlife corridors. The project also supports better regional connectivity to I-215, Metrolink, and local bus routes.
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