Caltrans maintenance crews discovered bridge damage late last week on Interstate 215 (I-215) on the McCall Blvd. overcrossing in Sun City. They suspect that a "high hit load", or a vehicle taller than the bridge, caused the damage to some girders along the underpass of the bridge.





Caltrans Structures has been on scene and an emergency contract in the amount of $1.5 million has been established to make the repairs to the bridge. Sema Construction has been awarded the contract and started work last night. The work schedule is undetermined at this time.

The following traffic handling plan is in place, and will be updated more information is released...

• K-rail is in place on southbound I-215 at McCall Blvd on the shoulder and in the median. There are no lane restrictions at this time on I-215.



• The eastbound #2 lane on McCall Blvd overpass is closed until further notice and there is a possibility that the westbound #2 lane will close. One lane in each direction is available to traffic on McCall Blvd. overpass.

Bridge false work, or support apparatus, will be placed under the bridge to alleviate pressure while the repairs take place.

Full closure of I-215 is anticipated as the project progresses.

The bridge has been determined safe for travel and is open to motorists. The work schedule and extent of the damage is preliminary at this time.

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