After a 55-hour closure from Feb. 27 to early March 2, the new diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 215 is now open to commuters. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has posted a video (above) to help drivers navigate the new interchange.

However, since construction is not yet complete, students, faculty and staff should still allow for extra travel time, or consider alternate routes, to reach Cal State San Bernardino and destinations in the area. Construction is expected to continue through April.

Construction activities may include pavement work, traffic shifts, and nighttime lane and ramp closures. Motorists are urged to use caution throughout the corridor, where workers and heavy equipment will be present.

Regular construction alerts will be available to inform commuters about detours and closures, including when and where they will occur.

For the most up-to-date project and closure information, visit the project’s Google Map.

The work is being done by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the city of San Bernardino, in cooperation with Caltrans District 8, and is aimed at decreasing traffic congestion, reducing delays and improving freeway access to Interstate 215 at University Parkway.

To receive more information and to sign up for the construction alert, visit the SCBTA Plan. Build. Move webpage. Also, follow the Caltrans8 Instagram page for updates.

More information about funding, planning, design and construction can be found at the SBCTA website for the I-215 University Parkway project.

The SBCTA team is available by phone (877-55-SBCTA) or email (info@goSBCTA.com) and is committed to responding within 24 hours. On campus, you may also email Jennifer Sorenson, senior associate vice president for Facilities Planning & Management, at Jennifer.Sorenson@csusb.edu.