Friday, August 28, 2015

State Route 29- Channelization- Napa Co. -Updates Aug 28-Sept 4

State of California • Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Date: August 28, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29 - Channelization Project - Napa County
Updates August 28 until September 4

NAPA COUNTY – Caltrans and local stakeholders are continuing construction of the State Route 29 (SR-29) Channelization Project in and near St. Helena in Napa County.

Daytime work - starting Friday August 28
Crews are scheduled to perform limited work for the week starting August 28 until September 4.

Daytime operations will consist of PG&E performing re-striping work on State Route 29 (SR-29) on Wednesday, September 2. Hours of work are scheduled starting at 6:00AM until 6:00PM. Work will be performed under a lane shift.

*A lane shift occurs when crews slightly shift the location of a traffic lane to perform work in an existing lane. Watch for shifts in the route which are clearly marked.

Railroad signal relocation operations will be performed at the following railroad crossings: Whitehall, Zinfandel, and Stice. Hours of work are scheduled starting at 7:00AM until 5:00PM. Work will be performed with shoulder closures only.

Site maintenance work will be performed from 7:00AM until 3:30PM from Mee Lane to Stice Lane. This work will not require any type of closures. No nighttime work is scheduled starting August 28 until September 4.

*Major roadwork requiring lane closures will be restricted during the harvest season period starting August 15 and ending October 15. PG&E, railroad signal relocation work and maintenance and site cleanup work will continue throughout this period.

See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/NAP29Channelization/
Or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

For information on county roads near SR-29 & maintained by the County of Napa go to:
http://www.countyofnapa.org/publicworks/
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I-780 Pave Repair Project-Benicia-Vallejo- Updates Aug 28-Sept 5

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 28, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 780 – Major Pavement Repair Project
Between Benicia and Vallejo-Updates August 28 – September 5

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans continues a major pavement repair project on Interstate 780 (I-780) in Solano County. The work includes overlay and major pavement repair of seven miles of westbound and eastbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo.

Although no full highway closures are scheduled at this time, motorists may experience delays as crews work on I-780 with intermittent, overnight, alternating ramp and lane closures. Specific ramp closure and detour signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting. Project will be completed as early as November 2015.

I-780 Construction – Friday, August 28 until Saturday, September 5
Starting Friday August 28 until Saturday September 5 crews are scheduled to perform drainage work on various sections of the project on I-780. To ensure worker and public safety, one of the two traffic lanes on eastbound I-780 and one of the two traffic lanes on westbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo will be closed nightly, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings.

I-780 Overcrossing Work – Alternating Lane Closures
Crews will also perform joint seal replacement work at the following locations:

Rose Drive I-780 Overcrossing, Benicia
August 31 at 9:00PM until 6:00 AM the following morning.

Glen Cove Road I-780 Overcrossing, Vallejo
September 1 and September 2 starting at 9:00PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings.

The overcrossing work requires overnight alternating one-way traffic controls. At least one lane across the overcrossings will remain open at all times. Watch for flaggers. Motorists may experience delays.

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4 Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert

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Sarco Creek Bridge-Napa- Northbound SR121-Detours Start Sept 14

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 28, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sarco Creek Bridge Project- Napa
Northbound State Route 121- Detours Start September 14, 2015

NAPA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is working closely with PG&E and other local utility providers to relocate utilities during preliminary work on the State Route 121 (SR-121) Sarco Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Construction of the replacement bridge is scheduled to start in early 2017.

PG&E will underground gas utility lines on and near the SR-121 Sarco Creek Bridge. The bridge is located in Napa County just south of Rose Drive near the Napa City Limit.

To ensure public and worker safety, full bridge closure of northbound SR-121 is necessary and scheduled to go into effect starting Monday, September 14 at 8:00 AM until Friday, October 1. All work is subject to weather conditions.

Northbound SR-121 Sarco Creek Bridge Detour Route
During the northbound bridge closure, motorists are advised to use the following detours: Motorists traveling on northbound SR-29 will be detoured starting at the SR-121/SR-221 interchange. Motorists will need to travel on northbound SR-29, then eastbound onto Trancas St., then re-enter northbound SR-121 from Trancas St. Detours signs and changeable message signs will be posted.

Northbound SR-121 will remain open up to the point of the Sarco Creek Bridge for local traffic only. Northbound traffic will not be allowed onto the bridge during the work. Southbound SR-121 will remain open.

Detours Hours
The northbound SR-121 closure will be in effect from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM each day starting September 14 until September 26. After September 26, the northbound SR-121 closure will be in effect 24 hours a day until October 1.

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

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

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain our bridges and highways.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

State Route 128- Night Closures Start Wed, Aug 26 - Sonoma Co.

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 25, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PROJECT UPDATE
State Route 128 Night Closures begin Wednesday, August 26 at 11 p.m.

SONOMA COUNTY – On Wednesday night, August 26, Caltrans will begin full closures of State Route 128 in order to place piles for a retaining wall project approximately 1.4 miles west of the three-way intersection of North Cloverdale Boulevard, North Redwood Highway, and Oat Valley Road, and approximately 2.4 miles east of the Mendocino County line.

Closure Schedule
State Route 128 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following days:
• Wednesday night, August 26, and Thursday night, August 27.
• Sunday night, August 30, through Thursday night, September 3
• No work during Labor Day Weekend
• Tuesday night, September 8, through Thursday night, September 10

Detour: Motorists will be detoured to State Route 253. When traveling from Cloverdale to Boonville, the detour adds approximately 16 miles and 20 minutes of additional travel time.

For all other hours, one-way reversing traffic control will continue until the project is complete in mid-October 2015, and motorists should expect delays when traveling through the construction zone.

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

For more information, visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/128oatvalleyroad


Friday, August 14, 2015

I-680 Ramp Meter Activation- Santa Clara County- Aug 18

COMMUTER ADVISORY


Today’s Date: August 13, 2015
District: 04-Oakland
Contact: Bernard Walik
Phone: (510) 286- 5705


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Caltrans to Activate Ramp Meters on Interstate 680
Santa Clara County

SANTA CLARA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will activate 20 on-ramp meters on Interstate 680 between U.S. 101 / I-680 separation in San Jose and Scott Creek Road undercrossing in Alameda County. The implementation of ramp metering systems is an effective traffic management strategy to improve vehicle on-ramp merging safety, reduce travel time, and improve the overall mobility of motorists traveling through the corridor during peak commute hours.

Metering lights in the southbound direction will be activated for the p.m. peak commute hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18. During this time, the lights will be set to solid green for one week then begin metering on August 25 during the p.m. peak hours.

Metering lights in the northbound direction will be activated for the a.m. peak commute hours from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on August 25. During this time, the lights will be set to solid green for one week then begin metering on September 1 during the a.m. peak hours.

Newly activated ramp locations could experience delays during the first few days. Caltrans will monitor the metered on-ramps and make adjustments as we fine-tune the metering operations. The ramp metering information line phone number is 510-286-4531.

More information related to this project as well as updates can be viewed on the following website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/680rampmetering/

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I-780 - Pavement Repair Project -Vallejo/Benicia Update Aug 14-22

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 14, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 780 – Major Pavement Repair Project
Between Benicia and Vallejo
Work for August 14 – August 22

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans continues a major pavement repair project on Interstate 780 (I-780) in Solano County. The work includes overlay and major pavement repair of seven miles of westbound and eastbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo.

Although no full highway closures are scheduled at this time, motorists may experience delays as crews work on I-780 with intermittent, overnight, alternating ramp and lane closures. Specific ramp closure and detour signs will be posted.

All work is weather permitting. Project will be completed as early as November 2015.

I-780 Construction – Friday, August 14 until Saturday, August 22
Starting Friday August 14 until Saturday August 22 crews are scheduled to replace roadway asphalt surfacing as part of the project’s pre-paving operation. Work will occur on eastbound and westbound I-780 nightly, Mondays through Fridays, between Benicia and Vallejo.

To ensure worker and public safety, one of the two traffic lanes on eastbound I-780 and one of the two traffic lanes on westbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo will be closed nightly, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings.

Motorist should drive with caution through the work zone.

Get real-time traffic on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.
Please #BeWorkZoneAlert
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I-680 Solano Rehab Project - Fairfield/Benicia - Update Aug 14-21

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 14, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 680 - Rehabilitation Project
Between Fairfield and Benicia-Update August 14 – August 21

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans is continuing construction of the Interstate 680 (I-680) Rehabilitation Project in Solano County which will rehabilitate and repave approximately 13 miles of northbound and southbound I-680 between Fairfield and Benicia.

Although no full highway closures are scheduled at this time, motorists may experience delays as crews work to repave I-680 with intermittent, overnight, alternating ramp and lane closures. Specific ramp closure and detour signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting. The project will be completed as early as spring 2016.

I-680 Construction - Friday August 14 until Friday August 21
Starting Friday August 14 until Friday August 21 crews are scheduled to resume paving work on southbound I-680 nightly, Mondays through Fridays, between Fairfield and Benicia. This is the second phase of paving on southbound I-680.

Motorists should drive with caution as they may encounter some uneven sections of roadway as construction continues.

To ensure worker and public safety, one of the two traffic lanes on southbound
I-680 between Fairfield & Benicia will be closed nightly, Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 PM until 4:00 AM the following mornings.

Paving work on northbound I-680 will resume at a later date.

See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/680solanorehab
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Please #BeWorkZoneAlert
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State Route 12- Intermittent Closures near Rio Vista - Start Aug 18

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 14, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 12-Center Divider Work
Intermittent Closures near Rio Vista
Three Consecutive Days Starting Tuesday, August 18

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin replacing damaged or missing center divider posts called channelizers, on State Route 12 (SR-12) between Rio Vista and Suisun City.

The channelizers have become worn and damaged over time. The three-day project starts Tuesday, August 18 and will be completed by Thursday, August 20.

Weather permitting, work will start each day Tuesday, August 18, Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20 starting at 9:00 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM.

Intermittent State Route-12 Closures:
To ensure public and worker safety, intermittent closures of State Route 12 (SR-12) between Drouin Drive in Rio Vista and Denverton Road near Suisun City are scheduled.

Crews will close the highway in both directions for 10 minutes at a time then reopen the highway to release traffic. CHP will help direct motorists in both eastbound and westbound directions. Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel time.

Please drive cautiously and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

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

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

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

Please #BeWorkZoneAlert

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State Route 29- St. Helena - Traffic Shift - Aug 14

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 13, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29 - Channelization Project - Napa County
Utility Work-Traffic Shift - Expect Delays
Friday, August 14
6:00 AM - 8:30 PM

NAPA COUNTY – Caltrans and its local stakeholders are working closely with local utility companies on the construction of the State Route 29 (SR-29) Channelization Project in and near St. Helena in Napa County.

As part of the preliminary work on the project, utility gas line relocation is scheduled on Friday, August 14 starting at 6:00 AM until 8:30 PM. The undergrounding of the gas lines along SR-29 will conducted by PG&E.

Temporary Traffic Shift - August 14
For worker and public safety during the work, traffic lanes on northbound and southbound SR-29 will be slightly shifted near SR-29 at Inglewood Avenue, and SR-29 at Charter Oak Avenue on Friday, August 14.

The northbound SR-29 traffic lane and southbound SR-29 traffic lane will remain open. However, motorists may encounter delays while flaggers intermittently slow traffic for local access at various locations during the temporary traffic shift.

All work is weather permitting. Motorists should drive with caution, watch for flaggers, and expect delays.

See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/NAP29Channelization/
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

For information on county roads near SR-29 & maintained by the County of Napa go to:
http://www.countyofnapa.org/publicworks/

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to improve California’s highways.
Please #BeWorkZoneAlert
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Thursday, August 13, 2015

EB I-80 to SB I-680 Connector Closure - Aug 13 - Girders Installed

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 13, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound I-80 Connector to Southbound I-680-Fairfield
Overnight Closure – Continues Nighttime Thursday, August 13
Girders Installed

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) are continuing work on the Interstate-80/Interstate-680/State Route-12 (I-80/I-680/SR-12) Interchange Project in Fairfield.

On Monday, August 10 crews began installing five giant girders at the I-80/I-680 interchange. The girders will form the main horizontal support for the new Green Valley Road overcrossing above the I-680 connector. Crews are now continuing with bridge-deck installation work related to the overcrossing.

Eastbound I-80 to southbound I-680-Overnight Connector Closure
To ensure worker and public safety, the eastbound I-80 connector to southbound I-680 closures will will be closed starting Thursday, August 13 at 9:00 PM until Friday, August 14 at 5:00 AM.

During the closure, the following detour will be in effect: Motorists will be detoured onto southbound Lopes Road, then left on Gold Hill Road, then enter southbound I-680 from Gold Hill Road. Detour signs will be posted.

Motorists should expect delays. All work is weather permitting.
Please remember to #BeWorkZoneAlert

I-80/I-680/Highway-12 Project Improvements:
A new Green Valley Road overcrossing is being constructed just east of the existing overcrossing. It will have twice the number of lanes (4) as the existing overcrossing (2), along with a new on ramp to westbound I-80/SR-12. The connector ramp from westbound I-80 to westbound SR-12 also will be widened from one to two lanes.

For additional information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/solano8068012/

Or follow Caltrans at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge- SB 101 Traffic Shift Aug 12

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 11, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction Project
Southbound U.S. Route 101 Traffic Shift and Ramp Closure Begins Tomorrow Night

Petaluma, Sonoma County – On Wednesday night, August 12, Caltrans will shift southbound U.S. Route101 traffic to the center lanes over the Petaluma River. The southbound traffic shift will begin at 10 p.m. Wednesday night and be complete by Thursday morning at 5 a.m. Due to the traffic shift, the southbound off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South will close at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, August 12, and remain closed for about six weeks while the contractor raises the grade of the old roadway to match the new height and constructs a new southbound off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South.
• Detour for the Closure of Southbound Off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South: Exit at State Route 116 in Petaluma. Turn right on Lakeville Street, left on D Street, left on Petaluma Boulevard South, and continue to your destination.
• Alternate Detour: Continue on southbound U.S. Route 101, exit at Redwood Landfill, cross over the freeway and return to northbound U.S. Route 101. Exit at Petaluma Boulevard South.
• This work is weather dependent. If work is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled.
• The speed limit for southbound U.S. Route 101 will be reduced to 45 MPH in the construction zone.
Please drive cautiously through the construction zone, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, and Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during closures.

For more information about this Caltrans construction project, visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd.

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Friday, August 7, 2015

State Route 29 - Channelization Project - Updates August 7-14

State of California • Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Date: August 7, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29 - Channelization Project - Napa County
Updates Friday August 7 until Friday August 14

NAPA COUNTY – Caltrans and local stakeholders are continuing construction of the State Route 29 (SR-29) Channelization Project in and near St. Helena in Napa County.

Daytime work - starting Friday August 7
Starting Friday August 7 until Friday August 14, crews are scheduled to continue daytime concrete paving work, waterline utility work and storm water pollution prevention installation on the highway shoulder of northbound and southbound SR-29 between Whitehall Lane and Stice Lane. Daytime operations will occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM. No lane closures are scheduled for daytime work.

In addition, work to relocate railroad signal gates will occur on Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13. Work hours are 7:00am until 5:00PM. Delays may be encountered at county road intersections.

Utility companies will also continue with daytime work in the area related to the project.

Nighttime work - starting Friday August 7
No nighttime work is scheduled starting Friday August 7 through Friday August 14.

*Major roadwork requiring lane closures or lane shift will be restricted during the harvest season period starting August 15 and ending October 15. PG&E, railroad signal relocation work and maintenance and site cleanup work will continue throughout this period.

See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/NAP29Channelization/
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

For information on county roads near SR-29 & maintained by the County of Napa go to:
http://www.countyofnapa.org/publicworks/

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I-780 - Major Pavement Repair- Benicia Vallejo -Update Aug 7-15

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 7, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 780 – Major Pavement Repair Project
Between Benicia and Vallejo
Work for August 7 – August 15

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans continues major pavement repair project on Interstate 780 (I-780) in Solano County. The work includes overlay and major pavement repair of seven miles of westbound and eastbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo.

Although no full highway closures are scheduled at this time, motorists may experience delays as crews work on I-780 with intermittent, overnight, alternating ramp and lane closures. Specific ramp closure and detour signs will be posted.

All work is weather permitting. Project will be completed as early as November 2015.

I-780 Construction – Friday, August 7 until Saturday, August 15
Starting Friday August 7 until Saturday August 15 crews are scheduled to continue roadway crack sealing repair in preparation of overlay paving, and start pre-paving work. Construction will occur on eastbound and westbound I-780 nightly, Mondays through Fridays, between Benicia and Vallejo.

To ensure worker and public safety, one of the two traffic lanes on eastbound I-780 and one of the two traffic lanes on westbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo will be closed nightly, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings.

Motorist should drive with caution through the work zone.

Get real-time traffic on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.
Please #BeWorkZoneAlert

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I-680 Rehab Project - Fairfield-Benicia - Updates wk August 7-14

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 7, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 680 - Rehabilitation Project
Between Fairfield and Benicia-Update August 7 – August 14

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans is continuing construction of the Interstate 680 (I-680) Rehabilitation Project in Solano County which will rehabilitate and repave approximately 13 miles of northbound and southbound I-680 between Fairfield and Benicia.

Although no full highway closures are scheduled at this time, motorists may experience delays as crews work to repave I-680 with intermittent, overnight, alternating ramp and lane closures. Specific ramp closure and detour signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting. The project will be completed as early as spring 2016.

I-680 Construction - Friday August 7 until Friday August 14
Starting Friday August 7 until Friday August 14 crews are scheduled to continue median guardrail work on southbound and northbound I-680 nightly, Mondays through Fridays, between Fairfield and Benicia.

Paving crews are now scheduled to return in mid-August to complete the second phase of paving northbound and southbound I-680. Motorists should drive with caution as they may encounter some uneven sections of roadway as construction continues.

To ensure worker and public safety, one of the two traffic lanes on southbound
I-680 between Fairfield & Benicia will be closed nightly, Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 PM until 4:00 AM the following mornings.

Caltrans will also continue to close one of the two traffic lanes on northbound I-680 between Fairfield and Benicia nightly, Mondays through Fridays, from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings.

See our NEW project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/680solanorehab
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Please #BeWorkZoneAlert
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Thursday, August 6, 2015

EB I-80 Connector to SB I-680 Night Closures-Start Aug 10

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 6, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound I-80 Connector to Southbound I-680-Fairfield
Overnight Closure-Starts Monday, August 10 at 7:00PM

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and its project partner the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) are continuing work on the Interstate-80/Interstate-680/State Route-12 (I-80/I-680/SR-12) Interchange Project in Fairfield.
Starting the night of Monday, August 10 crews will install giant girders at the I-80/I-680 interchange. The girders will form the main horizontal support for the new Green Valley Road overcrossing above the I-680 connector.

Eastbound I-80 to southbound I-680-Overnight Connector Closure
To ensure worker and public safety, the eastbound I-80 connector to southbound I-680 will be closed Monday, August 10 thru Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings.

During the closure, the following detour will be in effect:
Motorists will be detoured onto southbound Lopes Road, then left on Gold Hill Road, then enter southbound I-680 from Gold Hill Road. Detour signs will be posted.

Motorists should expect delays. All work is weather permitting. The posted speed limit through the construction zone on I-80 in Fairfield is 55 miles per hour. Please remember to #BeWorkZoneAlert

I-80/I-680/Highway-12 Project Improvements:
A new Green Valley Road overcrossing is being constructed just east of the existing overcrossing. It will have twice the number of lanes (4) as the existing overcrossing (2), along with a new on ramp to westbound I-80/SR-12. The connector ramp from westbound I-80 to westbound SR-12 also will be widened from one to two lanes.

For additional information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/solano8068012/ Or follow Caltrans at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

State Route 128- Sonoma Co. - Night Closures Start August 24


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 5, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 128 Slope Protection Project
Night Closures begin August 24 at 11 p.m.

SONOMA COUNTY – On Monday night, August 24, Caltrans will begin full closures of State Route 128 in order to place piles for a retaining wall project approximately 1.4 miles west of the three-way intersection of North Cloverdale Boulevard, North Redwood Highway, and Oat Valley Road, and approximately 2.4 miles east of the Mendocino County line.

Closure Schedule
State Route 128 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following days:
• Monday night, August 24, through Thursday night, August 27.
• Sunday night, August 30, through Thursday night, September 3
• No work during Labor Day Weekend
• Tuesday night, September 8, through Thursday night, September 10

Detour: Motorists will be detoured to State Route 253. When traveling from Cloverdale to Boonville, the detour adds approximately 16 miles and 20 minutes of additional travel time.

For all other hours, one-way reversing traffic control will continue until the project is complete in mid-October 2015, and motorists should expect delays when traveling through the construction zone.

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

For more information, visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/128oatvalleyroad


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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge-Long-Term Ramp Closure Aug 12

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 4, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction Project
Northbound and Southbound Traffic Shifts Planned at the Petaluma River
Long Term Off-Ramp Closure to Begin Wednesday Night, August 12, 2015

Petaluma, Sonoma County – On Friday night, August 7, Caltrans will shift northbound U.S. Route 101 traffic to the new bridge over the Petaluma River and the new bridge over State Route 116. The northbound traffic shift will be complete by 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Motorists should be alert for the new traffic configuration and drive with caution through the construction zone. After the traffic shift, the speed limit for northbound U.S. Route 101 will be raised to 55 MPH.

Southbound Traffic Shift and Long-term Closure of the Off-Ramp to Petaluma Blvd. South Begins Wednesday Night, August 12
On Wednesday night, August 12, Caltrans will shift southbound traffic to the center lanes over the Petaluma River. The southbound traffic shift will be complete by Thursday morning at 5 a.m. After the southbound traffic shift, the southbound off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South will be closed for about six weeks while the contractor raises the grade of the old roadway to match the new height and constructs a new southbound off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South.
• Detour for the Closure of Southbound Off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South: Exit at State Route 116 in Petaluma. Turn right on Lakeville Street, left on D Street, left on Petaluma Boulevard South, and continue to your destination.
• Alternate Detour: Continue on southbound U.S. Route 101, exit at Redwood Landfill, cross over the freeway and return to northbound U.S. Route 101. Exit at Petaluma Boulevard South.
• This work is weather dependent. If work is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled.
• The speed limit for southbound U.S. Route 101 will be reduced to 45 MPH in the construction zone.
Please drive cautiously through the construction zone, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, and Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during closures.

For more information about this Caltrans construction project, visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd.

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Monday, August 3, 2015

State Route 1-Pacifica - Paving August 4

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 3, 2015
District 4 - Oakland
Contact: Gidget Navarro
Phone: 510-286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lane Closure on State Route 1 in Pacifica Post Mile 42.290 to 42.133

San Mateo County- Caltrans maintenance crews will continue a paving operation, Tuesday, August 4, on State Route 1, in the northbound direction, at Post Mile 42. 290 to 42.133, between Fassler Avenue and Reina Del Mar Avenue in the city of Pacifica.

Paving will take place from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

This paving operation started on August 3, and will be completed on August 4.

Motorist can expect a minimal delay. One lane will remain open to motorists during this operation. Please drive carefully and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

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

You can also 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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I-680 Rehab Project - Fairfield-Benicia Wk of July 31-August 7

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: July 31, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 680 - Rehabilitation Project
Between Fairfield and Benicia-Update July 31 – August 7

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans is continuing construction of the Interstate 680 (I-680) Rehabilitation Project in Solano County which will rehabilitate and repave approximately 13 miles of northbound and southbound I-680 between Fairfield and Benicia.

Although no full highway closures are scheduled at this time, motorists may experience delays as crews work to repave I-680 with intermittent, overnight, alternating ramp and lane closures. Specific ramp closure and detour signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting. The project will be completed as early as spring 2016.

I-680 Construction - Friday July 31 until Friday August 7
Starting Friday July 31 until Friday August 7 crews are scheduled to continue electrical and median guardrail work on southbound and northbound I-680 nightly, Mondays through Fridays, between Fairfield and Benicia.

Paving crews are now scheduled to return in mid-August to complete the second phase of paving northbound and southbound I-680. Motorists should drive with caution as they may encounter some uneven sections of roadway as construction continues.

To ensure worker and public safety, one of the two traffic lanes on southbound
I-680 between Fairfield & Benicia will be closed nightly, Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 PM until 4:00 AM the following mornings.

Caltrans will also continue to close one of the two traffic lanes on northbound I-680 between Fairfield and Benicia nightly, Mondays through Fridays, from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings.

See our NEW project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/680solanorehab
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4

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