A $60.6 million construction project on San Diego's La Media Road connecting to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry began Tuesday, with city and county leaders marking the event.
The road is part of the designated truck route for the POE. The project will raise the intersection of La Media and Airway roads to address persistent flooding.
The road will also be expanded to a six-lane primary arterial from State Route 905 to Airway Road, and a five-lane major road between Airway and Siempre Viva roads with three southbound lanes and two northbound lanes. Additional improvements include buffered bike lanes, parkway landscaping, traffic signal installation and pedestrian improvements, including curb ramps and continental crosswalks, according to a city statement.
"Widening La Media Road, between Siempre Viva Road and the designated truck route, to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, will enhance the movement of goods -- improving our local and regional economy," Vargas said."It will also lower traffic in the area and increase public safety by allowing emergency vehicles a dedicated road shoulder to travel freely."
La Media Road will be closed in both directions from SR 905 to Avenida de la Fuente during construction. All access to southbound La Media Road from both SR 905 off-ramps will remain closed while the La Media Road closure is in effect.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Media Bias Against Female Politicians Has to Stop - Women’s Media CenterBias is the gatekeeper at the door of political representation, blocking many qualified and passionate women from getting involved and running for office. And ultimately, the lack of women running for office does a disservice to our country.
Read more »
Pac-12 media rights negotiations: No deal to announce during football media dayThe conference’s preseason showcase will not focus on the existential crisis that has lasted 13 months, but a resolution could come in the next 4-6 weeks, which tracks with the Big Ten’s 2022 timel…
Read more »
Jeff Goldblum talks Mildred Snitzer Orchestra show at Segerstrom Hall in Costa MesaThe actor known for roles in movies such as “Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Fly’ brings his jazz orchestra to Orange County.
Read more »