Construction will temporarily shut down the intersection of Base Line Road and Monte Vista Avenue next week.

The work will begin Tuesday, February 16 and is expected to be completed by Friday, February 19.

The construction will include replacing the traffic signals for westbound/eastbound traffic, creation of an additional left turn pocket for westbound cars turning south on Monte Vista and pavement resurfacing/re-striping on Base Line between the 210 Freeway and Kemper Avenue, according to a release from the city.

Base Line Road will be closed between the 210 freeway and Kemper Avenue from February 16 to 17. North and southbound traffic will be be open.

On February 18 and 19, a section of Base Line Road will be closed between Kemper Avenue and the Citrus Glen development driveway on the southwest corner of the Monte Vista intersection.

Motorists are advised to follow detour signs throughout the construction time. Drivers wanting to get into Claremont on February 16 and 17 will be redirected east, down Benson Avenue in Upland, according to City Engineer Loretta Mustafa. On February 18 and 19, motorists will be redirected to Mills Avenue to Foothill Boulevard to Claremont Boulevard.

—Matthew Bramlett

news@claremont-courier.com