LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Brightline West announced that they are starting field investigation work in Nevada.
Monday, the company for the high-speed rail to connect Southern Nevada and Southern California announced updates to its field investigation work. It’s happening within the proposed rail corridor within I-15 right-of-way.
Officials said field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing and land surveying.
“Work will take place primarily during daytime hours, with some work at night to minimize disruption to traffic. In some instances, short term closures of freeway shoulders will be required,” Brightline West said in a media release. “All work will be done in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and in coordination with Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation.”
Brightline West says motorists should proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits and other signage.
The full list could be seen below:
California
I-15 Baker Blvd Road to Field Road
Daytime borings scheduled in the drainage ditches near northbound and southbound exterior shoulders of I-15, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-15 Ranchero Road to Oak Hill Road
Night closure scheduled on the northbound exterior lane at Ranchero Road, Thursday, May 9, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Night closure scheduled on the southbound on-ramp exterior shoulder at Oak Hill Road, Thursday, May 9, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
I-15 Oak Hill Road to SR-215 Interchange
Daytime borings scheduled on the I-15 in the center median and shoulders from Duncan Canyon to the SR-215 Interchange, Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daytime borings scheduled in Lytle Creek under the I-15, Tuesday, May 7 through Friday, May 10, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Night closures are planned in median and shoulders on I-15 from Oak Hill through the Cajon Pass, in Devore to the SR-215, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Nevada
I-15 median north of Primm, Nevada (milepost 5-7)Geotechnical borings drilling work through Thursday, May 9, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brightline West says dates and times are subject to change. These operations are said to be weather dependent.
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