Highway 12-Jameson Canyon-Full Overnight Closure Starts Friday, August 1 at 11 p.m.

Date:        July 30, 2014

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

 

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon-Full Overnight Closure Starts Friday, August 1 at 11 p.m.

SOLANO COUNTY –Caltrans, the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), and the Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency (NCTPA) are scheduled to switch traffic from the existing roadway configuration on Highway 12-Jameson Canyon in Solano County the night of Friday, August 1.

The switch will require the movement of safety barriers and restriping of traffic lanes.  After this switch is completed, motorists will be driving on one new traffic lane eastbound and one new traffic lane westbound on a section of Highway 12 just west of Red Top Road.

Two traffic lanes inside the safety barriers will remain closed until the project nears completion in a few weeks. The temporary configuration will allow crews to complete the final concrete median work.

The entire six-mile widening project with two lanes of eastbound and two lanes of westbound traffic is tentatively scheduled to be completed sometime in September.

Full Overnight Highway Closures

To ensure worker and public safety during Friday night’s full highway closure, eastbound and westbound Highway 12 between Highway 29 and Red Top Road is scheduled to be closed Friday, August 1 at 11 p.m. until Saturday, August 2 at 5 a.m.

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Detour

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 northbound Highway 29. Local access for Jameson Canyon residents and emergency vehicles only. All work is weather permitting.

For the latest road conditions, try Caltrans Quick Map: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve California’s highways.

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Caltrans and CHP Warn Drivers of Maximum Enforcement Around Construction Work Zones

Caltrans and CHP Warn Drivers of Maximum Enforcement Around Construction Work Zones

 
SACRAMENTO – Beginning today, Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) are warning motorists statewide that the CHP is conducting maximum enforcement of traffic laws in active construction zones as part of a public safety campaign focused on work zone safety.
 
As part of this campaign, Caltrans will activate its electronic highway message signs in active construction and maintenance work zones around the state to display the following warning:

WORKERS AHEAD
CHP ON PATROL
MAX ENFORCEMENT
 

“This is about protecting the safety of California’s motorists and the men and women working along the state’s highways,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “Using our highway message signs and increasing CHP’s presence around these areas, we are reminding California drivers to do their part in reducing collisions and hazardous conditions in these work zones.”
 
Currently, there are more than 700 active projects underway worth more than $11 billion.
 
As part of the maximum enforcement effort, the CHP will have their patrol officers increase the time spent patrolling active work zones in their areas, while also conducting proactive enforcement efforts. Drivers should be aware that any traffic infraction committed within a construction work zone will result in a doubling of the usual fine.
 
“Through a combination of education and enforcement our goal is to provide the safest environment possible for highway workers,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed, watch for highway workers and safely move over a lane when passing work crews. These simple actions can mean the difference between life and death.”
 
“Without a doubt, working on a highway construction project is a dangerous job,” said Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Transportation. “For the millions of drivers on our roads each day, these signs will get the message across loud and clear - a little extra vigilance can save a life.”
 
"Highway workers are doing their part to make our roadways safe and reliable for everyone," said Director Rhonda Craft of the Office of Traffic Safety. "We need to do our part by slowing down and using extra caution around active work zones."
 
The enforcement message will be displayed July 28-August 1 and September 23-25 on any electronic highway message signs within five miles in advance of active construction work zones. The enforcement message will be activated when there are no critical emergency or traffic safety messages or Amber Alerts.
 

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Interstate-80/Interstate-680/Highway 12 Interchange Project-Fairfield Lane Reductions and Traffic Shift on Westbound I-80

Date:       July 28, 2014

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate-80/Interstate-680/Highway 12 Interchange Project-Fairfield

Lane Reductions and Traffic Shift on Westbound I-80

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has shifted the traffic configuration and reduced the number of traffic lanes on westbound Interstate-80 near the I-80/I-680/Highway 12 Interchange as part of the I-80/I-680/Highway 12 Interchange Project in Fairfield.

The changes on westbound I-80 occurred overnight on Sunday, July 27. Motorists will notice the changes during this week’s commute.

Crews have reduced the number of traffic lanes from 5 to 4 lanes on westbound I-80 in Fairfield between the I-680 connector and the Green Valley Road overcrossing. The lane reductions will remain in-effect until the new Green Valley Road overcrossing is completed in fall 2015. Motorists will also notice a slight curve on westbound I-80 through the I-80/I-680/Highway 12 construction zone.

The temporary configuration will allow crews to continue to continue work on the project behind temporary concrete safety barriers.

Motorists should expect delays, allow extra travel, and watch for crews at work.  

I-80/I-680/Highway-12 Project Improvements:

Caltrans and its project partner the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) are working on the first construction package of the I-80/I-680/Highway-12 Interchange project.

During this first phase, a new Green Valley Road overcrossing will be constructed above I-80 about 200 feet east of the existing overcrossing. The new overcrossing will have twice the number of lanes (4) as the existing overcrossing (2), along with a new on ramp to westbound I-80/Highway-12. The connector ramp from westbound I-80 to Highway-12 also will be widened from one lane to two lanes.

See our project webpage at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/solano8068012/   

Or follow Caltrans at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve California’s highways.                                                               

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Tennessee Street Ramp Closures at Westbound Interstate-80 Caltrans and City of Vallejo Collaboration Project

Date:        July 28, 2014                      

Agency:   Caltrans District 4 –Oakland            Agency: City of Vallejo

Contact:  Vince Jacala                                     Contact: Mike Schreiner  

Phone:    (510) 286-5206                                 Phone: (707) 648-4319

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tennessee Street Ramp Closures at Westbound Interstate-80

Caltrans and City of Vallejo Collaboration Project

 

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans and the City of Vallejo join forces in a partnership to beautify main entrances and thoroughfares in Vallejo through the “Vallejo Interagency Partnership” (VIP) program. The 3-day major maintenance and paving effort includes Caltrans performing landscape work at the on and off-ramps from Tennessee Street to westbound Interstate-80 and the City of Vallejo paving eastbound and westbound Tennessee Street from Mariposa Street to Admiral Callahan Lane.   

Project starts Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31. Crews will work each day at 8 a.m. and conclude work at 3 p.m. All work is weather permitting.  

Tennessee Street Ramps to and from Westbound I-80 closed/detours:

To ensure worker and public safety, the Tennessee Street on and onramps from westbound I-80 will be closed during the work. Tennessee Street will also be closed between Mariposa Street to Admiral Callahan Lane. Detour signs will be posted.

Motorists heading onto Tennessee Street from westbound I-80 will be detoured to Springs Road, then to Mariposa Street, then to Tennessee Street.  

Motorists heading onto eastbound I-80 from eastbound Tennessee St. will be detoured to Humboldt Street, then to Springs Road, then onto westbound I-80.

Motorists heading onto westbound Tennessee Street will be detoured to Mendocino Street, then Springs Road, then Solano Avenue/Springs Road onto westbound I-80.

For the very latest traffic conditions, click-on Caltrans’ Quickmap at:

http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ 

And for additional partnership information, go to our project webpage at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/VIP/ 

We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.

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Interstate 880 Emergency Lane Closure on 23rd Street Onramp In Oakland July 25

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date:              July 24, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Walter Wallace

Phone:          (510) 286-6115 office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 880 Emergency Lane Closure on 23^rd Street Onramp In Oakland

July 25

ALAMEDA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane for the Northbound 880 Onramp at 23^rd Avenue in Oakland. The emergency lane closure is scheduled Friday July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tree removal as part of the 23^rd/29^th Street Project.

During construction residents are expected to have increased levels of noise. Motorists should expect delays during closure hours and are advised to use alternative routes if possible.

 Additional project information will be regularly updated on Twitter, Facebook, and our project  webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/88023rd29thovercrossing/.

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Lisbon Avenue in Oakland to Close at East 8th Street near Interstate 880

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date:              July 24, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Walter Wallace

Phone:          (510) 286-6115 office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lisbon Avenue in Oakland to Close at East 8^th Street

ALAMEDA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close freeway access to Interstate 880 northbound at Lisbon Avenue in Oakland for three consecutive weeks beginning August 4^th. During the closure, Caltrans will complete construction of a temporary onramp on East 8^th street just north of 29^th Ave along northbound Interstate 880 freeway.

During construction, 8^th Street between Lisbon Ave. and Portwood Ave. will be restricted to Local Traffic Only.

During construction residents are expected to have increased levels of noise. Motorists should expect delays during closure hours and are advised to use alternative routes if possible.

Additional project information will be regularly updated on Twitter, Facebook, and our project  webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/88023rd29thovercrossing/.

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Interstate-80, I-780 and Highway 37-Vallejo Daytime Connector Ramp Closures-July 23 and July 24 Due to Maintenance and Landscaping Work

Date:        July 22, 2014

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate-80, I-780 and Highway 37-Vallejo

Daytime Connector Ramp Closures-July 23 and July 24

Due to Maintenance and Landscaping Work

                

SOLANO COUNTY –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing maintenance work on Interstate-80, I-780 and Highway 37 in Vallejo the week of July 23.

For public and worker safety, the following daytime connector ramp closures with detours will be in effect:

July 23, Interstate-780 connector from westbound I-80 detour:

The eastbound and westbound I-780 connector from westbound I-80 will be closed on July 23 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for tree trimming work.

Motorists headed onto eastbound and westbound I-780 from westbound I-80 will continue on westbound I-80 and be detoured to Maritime Academy Drive, then to northbound Sonoma Blvd/Highway 29, then southbound on Lemon Street, and enter I-780 from Lemon Street.

July 24, Highway-37 Wilson Avenue onramp to eastbound Highway 37 detour:

The onramp to eastbound Highway 37 from Wilson Avenue will be closed on July 24 from approximately 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for landscaping work and litter removal. Motorists headed onto eastbound Highway 37 from Wilson Avenue will be detoured under Highway 37, then onto westbound Highway 37, then exit Walnut Street, then proceed across the Highway 37 overcrossing, then enter eastbound Highway 37.

Detour signs will be posted. Please watch for crews working and allow for extra travel time. All work is weather permitting.

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

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

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

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Highway 12-Rio Vista Shoulder Widening Project Traffic Shift through Construction Zone in Effect

Date:       July 22, 2014

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Highway 12-Rio Vista

Shoulder Widening Project

Traffic Shift through Construction Zone in Effect

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing with ongoing paving work as part of a construction project to add shoulder and turn pocket lanes on eastbound and westbound Highway 12 just west of Downtown Rio Vista. The project is tentatively scheduled to be completed in January 2015.

To ensure public and worker safety, the traffic lanes on eastbound and westbound Highway 12 through the construction zone have been temporarily reconfigured. The change was made earlier this month.

Drivers should watch for the new curve on Highway 12 between Azevedo Road and Summerset Road. The curve will allow crews to continue work on the project behind the temporary concrete safety barriers.

Motorists should also observe the posted 45 mile per hour speed limit through the construction zone.

Please watch for flaggers and construction crews in the area.

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

Or follow Caltrans at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve California’s highways.

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Highway 12-Rio Vista Shoulder Widening Project Traffic Shift through Construction Zone in Effect

Date:       July 22, 2014

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Highway 12-Rio Vista

Shoulder Widening Project

Traffic Shift through Construction Zone in Effect

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing with ongoing paving work as part of a construction project to add shoulder and turn pocket lanes on eastbound and westbound Highway 12 just west of Downtown Rio Vista. The project is tentatively scheduled to be completed in January 2015.

To ensure public and worker safety, the traffic lanes on eastbound and westbound Highway 12 through the construction zone have been temporarily reconfigured. The change was made earlier this month.

Drivers should watch for the new curve on Highway 12 between Azevedo Road and Summerset Road. The curve will allow crews to continue work on the project behind the temporary concrete safety barriers.

Motorists should also observe the posted 45 mile per hour speed limit through the construction zone.

Please watch for flaggers and construction crews in the area.

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

Or follow Caltrans at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve California’s highways.

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