I-15/French Valley Parkway Phase II

The I-15 corridor through Temecula and Murrieta is one of the Inland Empire's most heavily traveled transportation routes, carrying significant commuter and regional traffic. To improve safety and reduce congestion, the City of Temecula and Caltrans implemented a major operational improvement project focused on northbound traffic movements.

The project addressed severe northbound I-15 congestion by constructing a two-lane northbound collector/distributor (C/D) system extending approximately 2 miles from the Winchester Road/I-15 interchange loop on-ramp to just north of the I-15/I-215 junction, including connectors to improve traffic operations for Temecula and Murrieta. The improvements also included a new connector bridge, roadway widening, drainage upgrades, retaining walls, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) upgrades, and environmental enhancement features.

FALCON, a CHA Company, provided construction management, inspection, project controls, and field support. The team employed a constructability-first approach that optimized traffic handling, construction sequencing, and paving operations. Through proactive risk management, interagency coordination, and rigorous project controls, the team helped reduce construction impacts while maintaining quality and compliance.

The completed improvements increase corridor capacity, enhance safety, and improve traffic flow between I-15 and I-215.