Cherry Hills Blvd. Landscaping Project Nears Completion

Workers plant trees and shrubbery on a section of median on Cherry Hills Boulevard.

Press release from the City of Menifee:

MENIFEE -- Landscaping work began this week on the Cherry Hills Boulevard median just east of Sun City Boulevard and west of Bradley Road. This is the third of multiple median areas on Cherry Hills Boulevard to be renovated and beautified. The first two median areas were completed in March of 2014.

Contractors will be adding drought tolerant trees and shrubs, along with decorative boulders, to beautify the median landscape. A point-to-point drip irrigation system will be installed to conserve water and avoid run off.

The eastbound lane next to the median on Cherry Hills Boulevard will be closed during construction, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speeds limits will be reduced while lanes are closed.

The second eastbound lane along with both westbound lanes will be open to through traffic. All lanes will remain open during the weekends.

Traffic delays are not expected but motorists may choose to use Sun City Boulevard or Bradley Road as alternate options to access the Sun City Shopping Center.

"The city is simultaneously beautifying the median while conserving water with a new irrigation system and drought tolerant plants and shrubs," said Community Services Director Robert Lennox. "Menifee continues to invest in maintenance and beautification projects like this that improve residents’ quality of life while building pride in our community."

The landscaping project is scheduled to be completed by November 2014. For more information, contact the city’s Community Services Department at 951-672-6777.