Mission Boulevard Bridge February 2026
Eastbound View
Project Overview
A vital river crossing connecting the cities of Jurupa Valley and Riverside, the aging 70-year-old Mission Boulevard bridge was deemed seismically deficient and in need of replacement. Together, the County of Riverside and the cities of Jurupa Valley and Riverside will rebuild it to current bridge standards with improved safety and access for all users.
Construction Update
Construction Alert: Week of May 11, 2026
Nighttime lane closures continue on the Mission Boulevard bridge for northern span demolition.
Carlson Bark Park remains closed.
Santa Ana River Trail access remains open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Traffic impacts:
May 11-15 | Monday through Friday nights | 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
🔹 One lane open on the bridge during nighttime work
🔹 Flaggers and a pilot car will guide traffic through the work zone
🔹 Expect up to 10-minute delays
These closures are needed to safely demolish the northern bridge span before reconstruction begins. The southern span will remain open during this stage of construction.
Expect delays and use alternate routes when possible.
This information may change due to weather or field conditions.
Neighboring work:
The City of Riverside is underway with a median project with planned daytime lane closures east of Carlson Bark Park. For questions and details, please call 311 or use the 311 Riverside app.
For updates, sign up for email or text alerts at MissionBlvdBridge.com.
Project Benefits
- State-of-the-art design
- Improves motorist safety with raised center median and shoulders
- Safe access for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists with a separated multipurpose trail
- Seamless tie-in with the Santa Ana River trail
Project Renderings
Westbound road view
The reconstructed bridge features structural, seismic, and hydraulic state-of-the art design to meet current bridge standards. The new 1,100-foot-long bridge includes two traffic lanes with shoulders in each direction, a concrete center median, and a multi-purpose trail separated from traffic along the south side. [click image to enlarge]
River view, Looking North
The multipurpose trail provides safe access across the Santa Ana River and seamless connection to the Santa Ana River Trail, an important recreational facility in Riverside and Jurupa Valley. [click image to enlarge]
Project Map
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Construction
The bridge will be constructed in two stages, starting with the northern bridge span, then the southern span. The contractor of record is Skanksa.
Traffic Impacts
- 3 lanes of traffic will remain open
- 2 Eastbound Lanes
- 1 Westbound Lane
- Expect daytime lane closures during work hours
- No long-term bridge or road closures are currently planned.
- Expect daytime lane closures at both ends of the bridge with advance public notification.
- Weekend closures with advance public notification may be necessary for bridge work.
Stage 1 Traffic Control
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