RIVERSIDE, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) contractor crews will begin a $61M project on State Route 79 in Riverside County near Aguanga, from north of the SR-371 Junction to south of Pauba Rd. 

K-rail barriers will be placed for the duration of the project for the safety of crews and drivers. All work will be performed behind k-rail. One lane will be closed requiring traffic to be guided via flagging operations, in both directions, and temporary signals placed. All work is weather and material dependent meaning delays and changes may occur in the work schedule. 

Flagging operations continue for roadway excavation, rock removal and site inspections from Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Expected wait time per flagging side is approx. 20 minutes or less. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. Please adhere to all signage and slow your speed in the construction zone.

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