HWY 13 NORTHBOUND ONRAMP CLOSED DURING LEANING & DEAD TREE REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION ALONG ROADWAY FROM APRIL 8 THRU 10

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date:               April 5, 2013

District:          4 – Alameda County Contact:        GregoryTownsend                     

Phone:           510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HWY 13 NORTHBOUND ONRAMP CLOSED DURING LEANING & DEAD TREE REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION ALONG ROADWAY FROM APRIL 8 THRU 10

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Caltrans will close Moraga Avenue onramp on northbound SR-

13 on Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10, 2013, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to facilitate the safe removal of leaning, dead and/or diseased trees along this route.

ATTENTION: The onramp will be fully closed and unusable to all traffic – including emergency personnel.

DETOUR ROUTE: All Moraga Avenue-bound traffic should consider taking Mountain

Boulevard, Florence Terrace, Duncan Way to the Broadway Terrace onramp.

Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) may be used along the route to notify motorists of all removal construction activities. Motorists are reminded to stay away from removal construction sites and crews during operations, which may involve large cranes and trucks, and grinding equipment.

Motorists are strongly urged to drive cautiously through this construction zone and, in the event of inclement weather, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways. Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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