Radio Road Project

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400 S. Vicentia Ave
Corona, CA 92882

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951-736-2266
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‍PublWks@CoronaCA.gov

Radio Road Railroad Grade Crossing Improvement Project

The Radio Road Railroad Grade Crossing Improvement Project (No. ST-2022-05) is a federally funded railroad crossing safety project that will enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety at the crossing. These improvements also support the City of Corona's ongoing initiative to establish railroad quiet zones throughout the community. The City's Project Team is available to discuss project details and answer questions in a focused meeting with you. Please call (951) 736-2266 if you would like to schedule a meeting.

Background:

Funded by the Section 130 Program and delivered by the City in partnership with Caltrans and the Railroad
Project aims to reduce the number and severity of accidents and to improve safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
3 railroad tracks with over 50 Trains per day (BNSF, Metrolink, and Amtrak)

Features/Improvements Added:

ADA compliant Sidewalks, Curb & Gutter, and Pedestrian Ramps
Enhanced Railroad Signals and Gates
New Advance Warning Signs and Markings
New Streetlights

Previous Council Meetings with Project Discussion:

Construction:

Anticipated Start: Spring 2027
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Duration: 8 - 12 Week Closure at tracks

Construction Detour:

Hours: Sunday - Saturday, 24 Hours
Duration: 8 - 12 Weeks

Stay Connected

For information about the project, please email Publ.Wks@CoronaCA.gov or call the Public Works Department at 951-736-2266.

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FAQs (Click to Expand)

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What are the Project Goals?

Provide safer pedestrian, bikeway, and vehicular crossing at railroad crossing.
Enhance visibility of railroad grade crossing warning devices.
Install signage and striping per the latest industry standard.

What should business/land owners expect duringconstruction?

Radio Road will be closed for 8-12 weeks at railroad crossing.
Vehicular and pedestrian access on Radio Road between Quarry Street and Sampson Avenue will be restricted for the duration of the project.
Limited vehicular and pedestrian access will be permitted to access Quarry Street from Radio Road.
The Radio Road and Sampson Avenue intersection will remain open during construction; however, the south leg of the intersection will be restricted.
Access to driveways within the project area will be restricted during construction.
There may be traffic delays; please obey all traffic signs posted and detours.

How is the project funded?

The project is part of the Section 130 Railroad-Highway Crossings Program (RHCP). The Caltrans RHCP is a collaborative effort led by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and implemented by Caltrans in cooperation with the City and the Railroad. CPUC identified the Radio Road grade crossing as a priority funding project to reduce the number of and severity of highway accidents and to improve safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians at existing at-grade railroad crossings.

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