Public Works

Project Status & News

• The final engineering design is complete and construction is scheduled to begin March 2010.

Description

This project is the third of five phases to improve Van Buren Boulevard from the Santa Ana River north to the southerly City limit.

The project will widen the bridge over the 91 freeway to six lanes with dual left turn lanes. The westbound ramps will also be widened to three lanes. A new eastbound onramp will be constructed on Indiana Avenue. The project limits extend from Andrew Street/Primrose Avenue to the north - to Indiana Avenue to the south and about 5,000 feet along State Route 91.

These changes will make access to the 91 Freeway faster and easier. The resulting relief in congestion will ultimately save time, improve traffic safety and ease access to Arlington businesses.

In addition to traffic flow improvements, this project will also beautify the interchange by building new retaining walls and re-landscaping the surrounding area with water wise plant material.

Construction Schedule

Construction is expected to start in March 2010 and take approximately 15 months to complete.

Like the La Sierra and 91 bridge reconstruction, the Van Buren and 91 bridge will be built in two phases. Half of the existing bridge will remain open while half of the new bridge is built. Once the first section is done, traffic will be shifted to the new half of the bridge while the remaining half of the old bridge is demolished and rebuilt.

Periodic night time freeway closures and limited ramp closures should be anticipated during the duration of the project and will be publicized before they occur. Access to all property will be maintained at all times during construction.

Project Cost and Funding:

The total estimated project cost is approximately $35 million. Project funding includes: