Monday, December 30, 2013

CALTRANS HIGHLIGHTS KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS OF 2013


Date:        December 30, 2013
District:   Headquarters
Contact: Mark Dinger
Phone:    (916) 657-5060

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       

CALTRANS HIGHLIGHTS KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS OF 2013

SACRAMENTO – As 2013 comes to a close, Caltrans is highlighting a few transportation infrastructure projects completed this year to help improve mobility, safety and sustainability throughout California’s transportation system.

“From opening new tunnels and bridges to repairing structures damaged by catastrophic fire, Caltrans helped strengthen and preserve California’s great transportation infrastructure,” said California State Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly. “With this work and the emerging active transportation program, Caltrans will remain committed to safety, mobility and sustainability in our transportation system as it heads into the new year.”

Caltrans made nearly $2.5 billion of improvements to the state highway system through 542 completed contracts in 2013 while also awarding 433 major highway construction contracts with a value of more than $2.7 billion. Caltrans also continued to restore, upgrade and protect infrastructure statewide, including more than 88,000 miles of striping on state highways and 155,000 cubic yards of litter and debris removal.

“As 2013 comes to a close, Caltrans is highlighting a small sample of the hundreds of completed infrastructure projects that improved transportation for millions of Californians,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “In 2014, Caltrans will build on this momentum and continue delivering a safer, more mobile and sustainable transportation system for California.”

Thirteen of the notable 2013 transportation infrastructure projects in California, organized by region, included:

SAN DIEGO

·         Otay Mesa East Port of Entry: Caltrans and its partners recently broke ground on the first of three segments of the $717 million State Route 11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry (POE) Project. Once completed, the four-lane highway will connect about 2.5 miles from SR-905 south to the proposed Otay Mesa East POE at the U.S.-Mexico border. The new freeway will reduce the frequent wait times for commercial trucks at the Otay Mesa POE and for vehicles at the San Ysidro POE.

LOS ANGELES

·        Interstate 5/State Route 14 Carpool Connector: Caltrans broke ground on four major highway widening projects on Interstate 5 in 2013 as part of a $1.8 billion effort that will expand this crucial California commerce corridor from six to ten lanes, including a carpool lane in each direction. The new I-5/SR-14 carpool connector reduced travel time for Los Angeles area motorists who can now transition between I-5 and SR-14 without leaving the carpool lane.

·        Interstate 5/State Route 2 Tanker Fire Repair: Caltrans worked around the clock to shore up the tunnel at the Interstate 5/State Route 2 interchange in July after a tanker fire caused extensive damage to pavement, walls, support columns, drainage and lighting. Caltrans proceeded with $16.5 million worth of repairs and improvements to fix the damage and increase safety while improving visibility with bright paint and LED lights.

INLAND EMPIRE

·         Colton Crossing Project: Caltrans and its partners delivered this rail improvement in Colton south of Interstate 10 eight months earlier than its scheduled 2014 completion and $109 million below the estimated $202 million cost. The concrete overpass speeds up cargo and cuts diesel emissions from waiting trains. The project will save $241 million in travel time and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 34,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

·        Interstate 80 Improvement from Auburn to Nevada: In October, Caltrans finished rebuilding 90 miles of Interstate 80 between Auburn and the Nevada state line. Infrastructure improvements also included rebuilding seven bridges, improving lighting and drainage and adding new traffic monitoring systems. One of California’s critical economic arteries as well as one of the nation’s three continuous coast-to-coast highways, this interstate moves $4.7 million worth of commerce closer to its destination every hour.

·        State Route 99 Elverta Road: In the Sacramento area, Caltrans and the County of Sacramento constructed a new interchange at State Route 99 and Elverta Road, which optimized traffic flow and safety for motorists by eliminating the last traffic signal along the 40-mile route between Yuba City and Sacramento.

·        Rim Fire Repairs to State Route 120: Caltrans employees worked around the clock to reopen State Route 120 into Yosemite National Park after the Rim Fire burned approximately 257,000 acres in late summer. In just 18 days, crews removed more than 1,800 damaged trees, repaired almost 800 guardrail posts and replaced numerous signs to reconnect visitors with this vital link to Yosemite National Park.

CENTRAL VALLEY

·        Philip S. Raine Safety Roadside Rest Area: As part of its effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save taxpayer money, Caltrans received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification—the highest possible environmental rating—by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the Philip S. Raine Roadside Rest Area on State Route 99 in Tulare County. The Raine facility, one of 233 buildings in California to achieve this milestone, is one hour south of Fresno near Tipton and serves more than four million visitors annually. Caltrans has previously earned LEED Gold certification for its Los Angeles office and LEED Silver certification for the district office in Marysville.

·        State Route 99 Madera Rehabilitation: Among the 26 Proposition 1B projects in the State Route 99 Corridor Program, this was Caltrans’ first to use of the “design build” project delivery method that combined design and construction into one contract. Opened on time and on budget, the $37 million project was funded entirely by Proposition 1B and benefits 65,000 commuters, tourists and truckers daily in this critical corridor.

CENTRAL COAST

·         State Route 1 Pitkins Curve Bridge and Rockshed Project: In December, a $39 million a permanent slide repair project on State Route 1 along the Big Sur coast in Monterey County was completed to install a bridge and rock shed at Pitkins curve, one of the toughest highway maintenance challenges along California’s central coast. Extensive landslides had occurred on the route, often severing travel on the highway for weeks at a time.

BAY AREA

·        Devil’s Slide Tunnels Construction: In March, Caltrans opened the first new highway tunnels in California in nearly 50 years when it cut the ribbon on the Tom Lantos Tunnels, popularly known as the Devil’s Slide Project, which are now the longest tunnels in California. The $439 million project features two 4,200-foot-long tunnels, 32 jet-powered fans for ventilation and 10 fireproof shelters between the tunnels to protect the public.

·        San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge: In September, Caltrans opened the new San-Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, which is designed to withstand the strongest earthquake estimated by seismologists to occur over a 1,500-year period. The new span also includes a bike and pedestrian path that will be extended onto Treasure Island after the old eastern span is removed.

·        Fourth Bore of the Caldecott Tunnel: In November, Caltrans opened the new fourth bore of the world-class Caldecott Tunnel on State Route 24, providing two dedicated tunnels in each direction to aid more than 160,000 commuters daily and ending the 50-year-old process of manually reversing the flow of traffic twice per day along the middle bore. The fourth bore has been designated as a regional lifeline structure and is designed to reopen to emergency traffic within 72 hours of a major earthquake.

In addition to these regional achievements, Caltrans reported a decade-high 84 percent pavement health rating in 2013, out of the 50,000 lane miles it maintains. While Caltrans typically receives just 17 percent of the funding needed to keep pavement in good condition, one-time contributions from the voter-approved 2006 Proposition 1B transportation bond and the 2009 Recovery Act made more projects possible.

Caltrans also sold nearly $22 million worth of excess property originally acquired for transportation projects, which was more than $4 million higher than the properties’ estimated market value.

This year, Caltrans also furthered its goal of building a more sustainable transportation system. During the 2012-13 fiscal year, ridership rose to a record 5.6 million passengers on three intercity passenger rail lines funded by the state, and over the past ten years ticket revenues from the three lines have skyrocketed from $44 million to $102 million. Caltrans also released the California State Rail Plan, which lays out a long-term vision for freight and passenger rail. In 2014, Caltrans will build on this momentum by implementing the new Active Transportation Program to fund human-powered transportation projects and programs. The new program is the nation’s largest state commitment to bicycling, walking and other active transportation.


For photos, videos, and more information, visit  http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/paffairs/news/Accomplish2013/index.htm

For a comprehensive overview of activities undertaken by Caltrans statewide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, visit





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Nighttime Closures Set for Highway 160 for Work on Three Mile Slough Bridge

Date:               December 27, 2013  #13-350
District:          District 3 - Marysville, www.dot.ca.gov/dist3
                        Jody Jones, District Director                       
Contact:         Steve Nelson  steve.nelson@dot.ca.gov
Phone:            (530) 741-4566; (530) 701-9459


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nighttime Closures Set for Highway 160 for Work on Three Mile Slough Bridge

SACRAMENTO COUNTY The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is advising motorists of nighttime closures of State Highway 160 between Rio Vista and Antioch scheduled for the week of January 6.

The closure is required for bridge deck and control house rehabilitation at Three Mile Slough Bridge. The highway will be closed at Wilbur Avenue, south of the Antioch Toll Bridge, and at the junction with State Highway 12 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. January 6-10.

Roadside message boards will be used to alert motorists of the closures and signed detours will be in place, but some commuters may need to drive as much as an additional 80 miles to reach their destination.


For the latest highway traffic news, follow Caltrans District 3 on Twitter or like us on Facebook

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Eastbound Highway 12 Connector to Eastbound I-80 Ramp Closure and Detour Rescheduled to Thurs, Dec 19th Emergency Pavement Repair


Date:              December 17, 2013
District:         4 - Oakland
Contact:        Vince Jacala
Phone:          (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound Highway 12 Connector to Eastbound I-80 Ramp Closure and Detour Rescheduled to Thurs, Dec 19th Emergency Pavement Repair

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has rescheduled the emergency pavement repairs to traffic lanes on the eastbound Highway 12 connector ramp to eastbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield. The work is now scheduled to start Thursday, December 19th at 9 a.m. The work originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th has been canceled and rescheduled due to an equipment malfunction.   

To ensure worker and public safety during the work, the eastbound Highway 12 connector ramp to eastbound I-80 will be closed starting Thursday, December 19th at
9 a.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. that same day. Detour signs will be posted to direct motorists during the closures.

Eastbound Highway 12 Connector to Eastbound I-80 Detour
Motorists headed onto eastbound I-80 from eastbound Highway 12 will be detoured onto Red Top Road. Motorists will then enter either eastbound or westbound I-80 from Red Top Road.

Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or follow us on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4  

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain our highways.

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U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma Full Closures of U.S. 101 at Kastania Overcrossing Northbound U.S. 101 Traffic Shift Rescheduled

Date:              December 17, 2013
District:         4 - Oakland
Contact:        Allyn Amsk
Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma
Full Closures of U.S. 101 at Kastania Overcrossing
Northbound U.S. 101 Traffic Shift Rescheduled

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Construction continues for the U.S. 101/State Route 116 Interchange Project and the U.S. 101 Petaluma Boulevard South Interchange Project.

Full Closure of U.S. 101 at the Kastania Overcrossing
  • A full closure of northbound and southbound U.S. 101 is scheduled for Friday night, December 20, to remove falsework from the Kastania Overcrossing, just south of the Petaluma Boulevard South interchange.

  • Northbound U.S. 101 will be closed at the Kastania Overcrossing Friday night, December 20, from 11:59 p.m. to 7 a.m. Detour: Traffic will exit at a temporary off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South and return to northbound U.S. 101 at the Petaluma Boulevard South on-ramp.

  • Southbound U.S. 101 will be closed Friday, December 20, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour: Take SR 116/Lakeville Highway to SR 37 and continue to southbound U.S. 101.

Closures for January 2014
  • Demolition of the northbound U.S. 101 bridge structure will be rescheduled in January 2014.  This demolition will require a full closure of SR 116. More details regarding closure hours and detours will be forthcoming once the plan is fully established.

  • Due to cold weather that prevents paving at night, Caltrans has cancelled a traffic shift this week for northbound U.S. 101 at the State Route 116 interchange.  This traffic shift will be rescheduled in January 2014. More details regarding closure hours and detours will be forthcoming once the plan is fully established.

    • This shift will move northbound traffic to the left across the median to the southbound bridge. There will be two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes sharing the same bridge. After passing over SR 116, northbound traffic will shift to the right and return to the original roadway. This traffic shift will remain in effect until summer or fall of 2014 while the old northbound bridge over SR 116 is removed and replaced with a new bridge.

    • Northbound and southbound lanes will be separated by a concrete barrier, and the speed limit in the construction zone will reduced to 45 MPH. It is essential for the safety of motorists and construction workers that this speed limit is observed. This speed limit will be enforced by the California Highway Patrol. 

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

For more information about the project, please visit our website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd/. Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.


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Real McCoy II Ferry Overnight Closure For Regular Preventive Maintenance Wednesday, December 18th

Date:             December 17, 2013
District:        4 - Oakland
Contact:       Vince Jacala
Phone:         510/286-5206
                                                                                                             
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Overnight Closure
For Regular Preventive Maintenance Wednesday, December 18th
SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to conduct regular preventive maintenance starting Wednesday, December 18th at 10 p.m.  
The Real McCoy II will be taken out of service Wednesday, December 18th at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Thursday, December 19th. All work is weather permitting.    
The Real McCoy II also known as the Cache Slough Ferry, provides regular service on State Route 84 between Ryer Island and the city of Rio Vista in Solano County.
Real McCoy II Ferry Detour
During this service interruption, motorists are advised to use Highway 160 and the J-Mack Ferry along Highway 220.                   
For the latest information, motorists can call the Caltrans Ryer Island Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.
You can find additional pictures, maps and facts on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at:
Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the ferries.
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Final Construction Activities Continue for U.S. 101 E. Washington Street Interchange Improvement Project

Date:              December 16, 2013
District:         4 - Oakland
Contact:        Allyn Amsk
Phone:          510/286-5445
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Final Construction Activities Continue for
U.S. 101 E. Washington Street Interchange Improvement Project

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Caltrans continues construction activities for the U.S 101 E. Washington Street Interchange Improvement project in the City of Petaluma.

Electricians are working at the corner of E. Washington Street and McDowell Boulevard.  One lane of eastbound and one lane of westbound E. Washington Street will be closed between the southbound U.S. 101 ramps and McDowell Boulevard, Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists on eastbound E. Washington Street should expect delays.

This work is weather dependent. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you and “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.


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Monday, December 16, 2013

Eastbound Highway 12 Connector to Eastbound I-80 Ramp Closure and Detour Scheduled Tuesday, December 17th Emergency Pavement Repair


Date:              December 16, 2013
District:         4 - Oakland
Contact:        Vince Jacala
Phone:          (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound Highway 12 Connector to Eastbound I-80
Ramp Closure and Detour Scheduled Tuesday, December 17th  Emergency Pavement Repair

  

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be making emergency pavement repairs to traffic lanes on the eastbound Highway 12 connector ramp to eastbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield starting Tuesday, December 17th at 9 a.m.  

To ensure worker and public safety during the work, the eastbound Highway 12 connector ramp to eastbound I-80 will be closed starting Tuesday, December 17th at
9 a.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. that same day. Detour signs will be posted to direct motorists during the closures.

Eastbound Highway 12 Connector to Eastbound I-80 Detour
Motorists headed onto eastbound I-80 from eastbound Highway 12 will be detoured onto Red Top Road. Motorists will then enter either eastbound or westbound I-80 from Red Top Road.


Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or follow us on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4  

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain our highways.

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Has road design changed much since the 1950's, when our modern highway system was first being built?

Has road design changed much since the 1950's, when our modern highway system was first being built? 


Generally speaking the answer is “yes” roadway design has become more sophisticated. We are using computer software to optimize the roadway design.  We are implementing higher quality control in the procedures and materials we use.  The pavement is thicker now because there are more heavy trucks using the roadways.  We are now re-using more of the existing pavement for the roadway base and adding rubber from used tires in asphalt pavement, where appropriate, to conserve the environment.  Furthermore, the rubber makes the roadway surface more durable.
Where it has not changed significantly is the type of material used.  We still use primarily two types of pavements, hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement which is a flexible pavement and Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement which is a rigid pavement.
When HMA is selected as the roadway surface, Caltrans considers incorporating rubber from old used tires into the design. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, paving is sometimes allowed only at nights due to heavy traffic during the day and closing a traffic lane for paving is not practical.  Rubberized HMA pavement does not hold up well to traffic when the paving operation is done at an air temperature below 55 degrees.  Therefore, it might not be practical to use rubberized HMA when the air temperature cannot be met. A bill was passed by the California Legislature requires Caltrans, on a statewide average, to use rubber in at least 20% of its flexible pavement beginning in 2007, 25% beginning in 2010 and 35% beginning this year.  So far, we have been successful in exceeding the mandated requirements.  Also, Caltrans often places “Open Graded HMA” at locations with roadway surface drainage problems.  The aggregates in the HMA are more uniform in size creating a more porous surface than regular HMA.  The porous surface helps drain surface water and improves tire contact with the roadway surface in wet weather.                     

PCC slabs are typically 12 feet wide and 12 to 15 feet long with steel dowel bars keeping the slabs together.  However in 2011, Continuous Reinforced Concrete pavement (CRCP) was installed at the new Presidio Parkway tunnel area on Route 101 in San Francisco. A significant amount of steel reinforcement bars were placed within the pavement section.  PCC was poured over the steel reinforcement bars into one massively long slab of approximately 1000 feet long (see attached photos). The pavement ride is smoother since there are no pavement joints.  It is expected this pavement will have less major cracks over time than conventional PCC pavement, and thus less maintenance.  

Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82 Smart Corridor Project

Date:        December 13, 2013                      
District:   District 4 –Oakland           
Phone:    (510) 286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82
Smart Corridor Project
                         
San Mateo County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following lane closures for the week of December 15, 2013, through December 21, 2013 as part of the Route 82 (El Camino Real) Smart Corridor project.

Caltrans crews will install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) system that provides traffic management tools to manage traffic on local streets and State Route 82. Improvements include, a fiber optic communication system, interconnection of local and State traffic signals, trailblazer signs, message signs, vehicle detection systems and fixed cameras. This system will run from the City of San Bruno to Redwood City.

Partners include: (C/CAG) City and County of Associated Governments of San Mateo County, US Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the following Cities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City.

Construction is expected to be completed in October, 2014. (Weather Permitting)

Sunday, December 15, one lane closed, Eastbound Route 84 between Marsh Road & University Avenue. 7:01pm to 2:01pm.

Sunday, December 15, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing. 6:01pm to 5:01am.

Monday, December 16, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 84, between Marsh Road & University Avenue. 9:01pm to 2:01pm.

Monday, December 16 one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing. 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Tuesday, December 17, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 84, between Marsh Road & University Avenue. 9:01pm to 2:01pm

Tuesday, December 17, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Wednesday, December 18, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 84, between Marsh Road University Avenue 9:01pm to 2:01pm.

Wednesday, December 18, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Thursday, December 19, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 84, between Marsh Road & University Avenue 9:01pm to 1:01pm.

Thursday, December 19, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101 between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Friday, December 20, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 101 between Marsh Road & University Avenue 9:01pm to 2:01pm.

Friday, December 20, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101 between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing 7:01pm to 10:01am.

Friday, December 20, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 101 between Marsh Road & University Avenue 7:01pm to 2:01pm.

Friday, December 20, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101 between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing 7:01pm to 12:01pm.

2 lanes will remain open to traffic during construction.

Changeable message signs will be in effect to help guide motorist through construction zones. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

"Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4 for the most recent project updates."

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”


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Maintenance Work For The Tunnel Of Elms State Route 12-St. Helena

                         

Today’s Date:  December 13, 2013        
District:             4 - Oakland          
Contact:           Adam Priest          
Phone:             (510) 286-5543
                        

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       

 


Maintenance Work For The Tunnel Of Elms
State Route 12-St. Helena

NAPA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation, (Caltrans), is scheduled to provide routine maintenance for the Tunnel of Elms located on State Route 29 in St. Helena.  The maintenance work will include: removal of six structurally weakened elm trees, trimming of trees to provide vertical and horizontal safety clearance for traffic, and additional routine maintenance work. 

The maintenance work will begin, if weather permits, on Monday, December 16th, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm through Friday, December 20th. One-way traffic control will be in place with the use of flaggers. Motorists are advised to expect delays and encouraged to take alternate routes if necessary.

Changeable message signs will be placed along State Route 29 (St. Helena Highway) to advise motorists of the time and location of the maintenance work being performed.

Follow us on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/JamesonCanyon12 

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highway.
Remember to “Slow For The Cone Zone.”

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Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Expect Delays due to Paving Work Eastbound Lane Reductions Extended Week of Mon, Dec 16th

Date:        December 13, 2013
District:   4 - Oakland
Contact:  Vince Jacala
Phone:    (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Expect Delays due to Paving Work Eastbound Lane Reductions Extended Week of Mon, Dec 16th

NAPA and SOLANO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will implement ongoing paving work as part of the Highway 12 Jameson Canyon widening project in Napa and Solano Counties.

The paving will require an additional week-long period of daytime lane reductions on eastbound Highway 12 between Kelly Road and Lynch Road in Napa County. Crews will reduce eastbound traffic on Highway 12 from two to one lane in the area.

Some paving days scheduled earlier this month were postponed due to cold weather.

This latest phase of work is scheduled to start on Monday, December 16th and be completed Tuesday, December 24thth. Eastbound lane reductions will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.  All work is weather permitting

The scope of construction may cause some motorists to travel at slower speeds during this phase of work. However, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and flaggers will help direct motorists. Caltrans will also install changeable message signs. Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel times.                         

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Alternative Route   
To avoid delays, motorists may consider using Highway 37 as an alternative route. Eastbound Highway 12 motorists are advised to use southbound Highway 29 to eastbound Highway 37 to eastbound Interstate 80. Westbound Highway 12 motorists should use westbound Interstate 80 to westbound Highway 37 to nb Highway 29.

For more information, go to:  http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/12jamesoncanyon/

Or follow us on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/JamesonCanyon12 

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highway.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Storm Drain Inspection on Northbound U.S. 101 in San Jose

Today’s Date:          December 12, 2013                                                                                    
District:                     District 4, Oakland
Contact:                    Bernard Walik
Phone:                      510.286.5705

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Storm Drain Inspection on Northbound U.S. 101 in San Jose

Santa Clara County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will inspect underground storm drains on northbound U.S. 101 for the next four consecutive nights (except Saturday and Sunday). This work will require the closing of no more than two lanes out of five from 13th Street to the northbound I-880 connector. Work will be conducted during the evening from 9:00 p.m. to no later than 5:00 a.m. the following day. In addition, there will be ramp and connector closures as follows:

Ramp Closure: 13th Street on-ramp to northbound U.S.101.

Northbound Detour: Take northbound 13th Street / Oakland Road to westbound Commercial Street / Old Bayshore Highway to the northbound U.S.101 on-ramp.

Southbound Detour: Take southbound 13th Street / Oakland Road to westbound East Hedding Street, then turn right onto 10th Street and turn left onto Old Bayshore Highway to northbound U.S. 101 on-ramp

Connector Closed:  I-880 northbound connector closure

Detour:  Continue to northbound U.S. 101 and take the following loop ramps to southbound I-880 to southbound U.S. 101 connector to northbound I-880.
  
Advance warning changeable message signs and detour signs are in place to assist motorists traveling in the area. Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the area and please “Slow for the Cone Zone.”


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