The Riverside County Transportation Commission and City of Lake Elsinore, in partnership with Caltrans and the Western Riverside Council of Governments is implementing the Interstate 15 Franklin Street Interchange Project.

The proposed project will improve traffic flow, reduce travel time, and address the growing needs of the area’s residents, businesses, and recreational visitors. The new Franklin Street Interchange will:

• Increase transportation options by implementing a new, four lane overcrossing
• Enhance safety and traffic flow through new auxiliary lanes to help reduce traffic back-ups
• Improve air quality by reducing the number of idling vehicles waiting to enter/exit I-15
• Expand access for the community by constructing ADA compliant pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the existing Franklin Street overcrossing
• Improve overall operation of interchange and surrounding streets
• Accommodate projected future traffic flow and movement to relieve existing traffic congestion