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Four key points from the meeting.
- Walmart
- Palomar Road Widening
- Bundy Canyon West
- Wildomat Trail/I-15
The Walmart Buzz
Though it's a done deal on paper, and it would be a real head scratcher if Walmart actually were playing some form of a Jedi Mind Trick here, there was still more hedging than I would have imagined.
Go check out that part of the video; it was fun. lol
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The Director noted that the city is working closely with the developer to ensure that if the project moves forward, once the wobbling stops, and the earth begins being moved, it's said to take about 18 months before they'd be open for business.
That will include Monte Vista being upgraded, including a signal on Monte Vista for one of their entrances.
Intersection Update: Palomar & Gruwell
There is light at the end of the tunnel for the Palomar Street and Gruwell Street intersection. Final paving is said to be in April, while Wildomar Elementary is on school break.
While utility hurdles have been a headache, the Public Works Director gave a firm update that construction is in the home stretch.
The goal is to have the intersection open to traffic this April. For those of you currently navigating the Como Street detour, hang in there just a little longer.
I asked that the city please water Como St during the detour. For those of you who aren't familiar with Como St (that section of it anyway), it's a dirt road that more resembles a motocross track, complete with whoopdeedoos (at least, that's what it feels like when driving a Honda Fit).
I also suggested that we consider applying some TLC (intentionally vague because I don't know the scope involved) for the "private" roads nearest the construction area once it's done.
There was some caution suggested that we don't want to set a precedent.
My reply was for us to count how many times we've inconvenienced a private street (which are nearly all substandard to begin with), and if it's something that happens infrequently (which "infrequently" is still an overstatement when juxtaposed with the facts), let's keep that in mind, and not leave the areas in question high and dry.
Roadwork: Bundy Canyon
Don't forget that the section of Bundy Canyon west of the freeway is also slated for a much-needed resurfacing.
This project is separate from the widening further east and is strictly aimed at fixing the deteriorating pavement to give us a smoother ride through that corridor.
Initially, it'll go from Angels Lane to Mission Trail. The part to the east of Angels Lane, to the freeway, will be the second part of the project. The portion nearest the overpass may need to be done at night to comply with Caltrans guidelines.
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| Some of the roughest surfaces out there, but soon it'll be a thing of the past. |
Wildomar Trail Road Widening Saga
The Public Works team is currently in the "hopeful" stage regarding the potential widening of Wildomar Trail at the freeway. The city is actively lobbying for a collaborative widening project that would improve the flow of traffic near the I-15 interchange.
We've been asking about this since Kaiser opened its doors. Now you know why the Bundy west resurfacing isn't waiting around for Caltrans's approvals before doing the parts we have complete control over.
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| A rare daytime view when no cars are backed up at the stop sign heading east. |
I asked the Public Works Director to let us know when he hears back from Caltrans, whether it's a thumbs up or a thumbs down. It's a state agency, and often, there is no rhyme or reason when it comes to their actions.
