Yermo Flare Ditch Emergency Repair

The Yermo Flare Ditch Emergency Repair project, managed by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works in California, involves critical emergency repairs to a bridge and its appurtenant structures on Outer Highway 15 North. The project is designed to address severe erosion that has caused the roadway to sink and compromised structural support, creating an immediate public safety hazard. To prevent total bridge failure and avoid the complete closure of the road, the scope of work includes roadway excavation, the repair or replacement of damaged structural components, subgrade stabilization and compaction, and the full restoration of the roadway and associated features. The project is classified as a forecast with a posted date of September 23, 2026. Due to the urgent nature of the repairs, the county has filed a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269 and 15301 to expedite the necessary work. Primary points of contact for the project include Engineering Manager Arlene B. Chun and Public Service Employee Lacy Blackwell within the Environmental Management Division.