EXP is proud to support the City of Perris, California in planning for a new overcrossing at Ellis Avenue to enhance mobility for the community. Ellis Avenue currently ends on either side of I-215 and does not have a bridge that crosses the freeway. As a result, traffic has to travel to the nearest interchange to get to the other side. The city plans to reconnect the communities on either side of I-215 by adding a new overcrossing at Ellis Avenue.
The project includes extending Ellis Avenue across I-215 and connecting to San Jacinto Avenue which will be widened at the intersection to accommodate future traffic demands. The purpose of the proposed project is to relieve congestion and improve traffic flow at the adjoining interchanges, local road segments and intersections by providing another east-west connection over I-215. The improvements would be designed to accommodate a 20-year design life.
The project is also expected to reduce response time for emergency vehicles as well as significantly improve local circulation within the city. In addition, it will accommodate future traffic demand due to industrial, commercial and residential developments planned in the area. It will also help improve transportation efficiency within the city by creating another east-west corridor for users to cross I-215.
EXP has completed the feasibility study for the project and determined that a new overcrossing at Ellis Avenue is a viable alternative that is supported by the city and is expected to meet the needs of the community. The City has selected EXP to complete the project approval and environmental document (PA&ED) phase of the project to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Once the PA&ED is approved, EXP will prepare plans, specifications and estimates for the new bridge and roadway.
EXP is proud to be part of a project that will improve the mobility needs of the community by enhancing the existing transportation network.
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