Construction Progresses for the Future Bridge

September 22, 2023

Crews will be installing steel beams and falsework to support bridge construction next week. This work requires a full closure of McKinley Street between the eastbound 91 off-ramp and Estelle Street. During these closures, Sampson Avenue and Estelle Street will remain open to through traffic.

During daytime hours, one lane will be maintained in each direction on McKinley Street from SR-91 to Magnolia Avenue.

Date/Time

Closure and Location

Nightly, Monday, September 25 – Wednesday, September 27

9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.

Full Closure of McKinley Street between the eastbound 91 off-ramp and Estelle Street

Please use the detour routes shown on the map and detailed below to avoid the closures on McKinley Street. Plan ahead for extra travel time and always follow the posted speed limits.

Promenade Avenue

This detour can be used as a primary north/south connector to avoid McKinley Street during construction. Promenade Avenue can be accessed through the following:

I-15 / Hidden Valley

Use Hidden Valley from the I-15 / Hidden Valley interchange to connect to Promenade Avenue at the McKinley Street / Promenade Avenue intersection just north of State Route 91.

I-15 / Magnolia

Use Magnolia Ave from the I-15 / Magnolia interchange to connect to Promenade Avenue at the Magnolia Avenue / Promenade Avenue intersection.

Magnolia Avenue

Magnolia Avenue has a direct connection with Promenade Avenue approximately 1.2 miles west of the McKinley Street / Magnolia Avenue intersection.

Sampson Avenue

Use Sampson Avenue to connect to Promenade through Mariah Circle and Melissa Court.

These detours, live lane closures, and progress photos are available to view on our interactive map at McKinleyUpdates.com

Interactive Map

Stay up to date and receive construction alerts directly to your cell phone by texting MCKINLEY to 844-518-1409.

*Please note: Construction activity is dependent upon many variables and is subject to change.

Project Update Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Mark your calendars!

The City of Corona is hosting a hybrid Project Update Meeting in person at Corona City Hall and virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Join us to learn about recent construction progress, upcoming activities and to ask questions for the project team.

To attend virtually, please register at McKinleyUpdates.com or scan the QR square.

Project Overview

The McKinley Street Grade Separation Project is set to change the way you travel through McKinley Street.

City of Corona residents and commuters experience significant traffic congestion daily on McKinley Street. To improve this, a suspension bridge will be built elevating McKinley Street over the BNSF railroad tracks and Arlington Channel. Construction will extend from State Route 91 on the north side to Magnolia Avenue on the south side.

Once complete, the project will relieve traffic congestion, improve mobility and safety for both motorists and pedestrians, as well as improve emergency response times, air quality and noise. Expected project completion is mid 2024.

Neighboring Projects

15/91 Express Lanes Connector: RCTC, in partnership with Caltrans, is building the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector, which will link the 15 Express Lanes to the 91 Express Lanes.

71/91 Interchange Project: In partnership with Caltrans, RCTC is reconstructing the 71/91 Interchange in Corona. Construction will take place until 2025.