This project will add Managed Lanes and extend the freeway to improve traffic flow on SR 52 from I-15 east to SR 67. The project has two major components: SR 52 East and SR-52 West.
Benefits of the completed project will include:
- Reduced congestion on I-8, Mission Gorge Road, Mast Boulevard, and Prospect Avenue
- Reduced traffic on I-8 by as much as 20%
- Direct access to job centers from East County communities
- Flexibilty of reversing traffic with Managed Lanes
- Improved mobility by increasing roadway capacity
- Travel time reduced by 10 minutes
The SR 52 project will reduce identified environmental impacts through the preservation of plant and animal species. In addition, coordination between the project and the Lakeside River Park Conservancy will provide for the establishment of a riparian habitat adjacent to the river. The project will work around bike paths and pedestrian trails that run alongside Forester Creek, offering users a safe and scenic tour of the valley.
The SR 52 construction improvements, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2010, will cost approximately $255 million. They will be funded by state (the California voter-approved Prop. 1B Transportation Bond), local (the San Diego region’s TransNet half-cent sales tax), and federal sources.
In addition to Managed Lane improvements, Caltrans and SANDAG are preparing for a future project to widen the corridor and accommodate further expected growth along SR 52. |
SR 52 Project Map
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