Wednesday, December 30, 2015

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

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Today’s Date:
December 30,2015
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 as part of a storm drain inspection project this evening (Wednesday, December 30). 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.


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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

SR 29-Channelization-Napa County-Updates wks Dec 27 & Jan 3

State of California • Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Date: December 23, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Channelization Project-Napa County
Updates Starting Sunday, December 27

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

Below is the two week update for the project.

WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 27, 2015
Site wide storm water maintenance and erosion control between Mee Lane and Charter Oak Avenue.

Hours of work are scheduled 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No lane closures are scheduled. Lanes may be shifted and widths may be reduced in certain work areas for safety. No delays to the travelling public are anticipated. No night work is scheduled this week.

WEEK STARTING JANUARY 3, 2016
• Drainage pipe and inlet installation between Stice Lane and Inglewood Avenue in the Southbound Shoulder (Delectus to Del Dotto)

Hours of work are scheduled for 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No lane closures are scheduled. Lanes may be shifted and widths may be reduced in certain work areas for safety. No delays to the travelling public are anticipated. No night work is scheduled this week.

See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/NAP29Channelization/

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

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


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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

State Route 24 Overnight Lane Closure for the Caldecott Tunnel


State of California • Department of Transportation TRAFFIC ADVISORY

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Date: December 15, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



State Route 24 Overnight Lane Closure for the Caldecott Tunnel

Contra Costa County/Alameda County – Caltrans has scheduled overnight work in Bores #3 and #4 of the Caldecott Tunnel. Two lanes of State Route 24 (SR-24) westbound will remain open to traffic during tunnel bore closures. Crews will upgrade emergency systems in Bore #3. Crews are scheduled to conduct maintenance, service the drains and complete a general inspection in Bore #4.

The lane closures are scheduled nightly Tuesday December 15 through Friday December 18, beginning at 9:30 PM and ending at 4:30 AM.

Motorists 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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SR-12-Laguna de Santa Rosa-Sonoma Co.-Closure Postpone

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 16, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 12 Laguna de Santa Rosa Project
Road Closure and Traffic Shift to New Bridge Postponed

SONOMA COUNTY –Due to weather delays and anticipated adverse weather conditions, Caltrans has cancelled the traffic shift on State Route 12 at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Bridge that was planned for Friday night, December 18. Work will be postponed over the holiday weekends. Caltrans will evaluate weather conditions in early January and reschedule the traffic shift if weather conditions allow.

Future Construction activities include:
• Traffic shift to the first half of the new bridge
• Demolition of the old bridge
• Build the second half of the new bridge

For more information about Caltrans projects in Sonoma County, visit the webpage at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4 and click on Sonoma County.

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I-780 Rehab Project-Winter Suspension-Separate Project-Dec 2015

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 16, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 780 –Rehabilitation Project
Work Resumes Spring 2016
Separate I-780 project between East 2nd & East 5th Streets

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans has temporarily suspended a major pavement repair project on Interstate 780 (I-780) in Solano County for the winter.

Crews are tentatively scheduled to resume work on the I-780 Rehabilitation Project in spring 2016. The work includes overlay and major pavement repair of seven miles of westbound and eastbound I-780 between Benicia and Vallejo.

Caltrans temporarily suspended the project due to cold and wet conditions which make it difficult to perform asphalt paving work.

Separate Caltrans project on I-780 in Benicia
Caltrans is currently performing a guardrail replacement project on I-780 in Benicia which started in late November 2015 and will conclude as early as late December 2015.

Caltrans is replacing the metal beam guardrail on westbound and eastbound I-780 between the East 5th Street undercrossing and the East 2nd Street undercrossing.

For worker and public safety, motorists should watch for intermittent night time closures of the East 5th street onramp to westbound I-780. Detour signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting.

Although no closures are scheduled at the East 2nd Street onramp to westbound I-780, motorists should drive with caution as construction vehicles enter and exit the roadway.

Work will be Mondays through Fridays at 8:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings.

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4 Please #BeWorkZoneAlert

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

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

I-680 Overnight Ramp Closures- Marina Vista-Martinez, Dec 15, 16


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

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Date: December 14, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I-680 Overnight Ramp Closures at Marina Vista in Martinez


Martinez, Contra Costa County – Caltrans will continue work to make retrofit improvements as part of the completion of the Interstate 680 (I-680) Marina Vista off-ramp in the City of Martinez, Contra Contra Costa County. The off ramp reopened with an improved radius and widened lanes on Friday, October 2, 2015. To finalize the project with striping work, the off ramp from I-680 southbound at Marina Vista Avenue/Waterfront Road will be closed during the following hours:

• Tuesday December 15 at 7:00 PM to Wednesday December 16 at 5:00 AM.
• Wednesday December 16 at 7:00 PM to Thursday December 17 at 5:00 AM.

Drivers will be detoured to the southbound off ramp from I-680 SB at Arthur Road. Motorists 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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Friday, December 11, 2015

Traffic Signalization Project-El Camino Real-Millbrae-Lane Closures on El Camino Real-Start Dec 14

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 10, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Gidget Navarro
Phone: 510-286-5574


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Traffic Signalization Project to Begin in Millbrae at Millwood Avenue and El Camino Real

San Mateo County- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin work on a Traffic Signalization Project at the intersection of El Camino Real and Millwood Avenue (post mile 17.0) in the City of Millbrae, beginning the week of December 14, 2015, (weather permitting). This work will require lane closures on El Camino Real.

The contractor will begin construction on Monday, December 14, with crews performing electrical work, drainage work and potholing. Crews will close one lane along El Camino Real between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Intermittent lane closures will be in effect on El Camino Real in the northbound and southbound direction.

This project will include a left turn lane onto Millwood Drive and (American Disabilities Act) ADA compliant improvements to pedestrian curb ramps.

Construction signs are posted to warn motorist of the construction zone.

NOTE: Residents may notice increased noise from equipment and mandatory backup alarms while the contractor is working in the construction zone. Construction could include some night work.

This project is scheduled for completion in January 2016.
Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions and/or sequencing of work.

For the latest road conditions, try Caltrans Quick Map: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov
Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve California’s highways.
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State Route 29-Channelization Project-Napa County-Weeks of Dec 13 and Dec 20

State of California • Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Date: December 11, 2015
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Channelization Project-Napa County
Updates Starting Sunday, December 13

NAPA COUNTY – Caltrans and its local stakeholders are continuing construction of the State Route 29 (SR-29) Channelization Project in and near St. Helena in Napa County.
Below is the two week update for the project.

WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 13, 2015
• Electrical work at Stice Lane and at Zinfandel Avenue in the Southbound SR-29 Shoulder
• Storm drain system work between Inglewood Avenue and Stice Lane in the Southbound SR-29 Shoulder
• Site-wide storm water maintenance

Hours of work are scheduled for 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No lane closures are scheduled. Lanes may be shifted and widths may be reduced in certain work areas for safety. No delays to the travelling public are anticipated. No night work is scheduled the week of December 13.

WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 20, 2015
No day work or night work is scheduled the week of December 20.


See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/NAP29Channelization/

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

For updates on county roads near SR-29 and maintained by the County of Napa go to:
http://www.countyofnapa.org/
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

SR-13 NB Onramp @Moraga Av Closed wk of Dec 13 & wk of Dec 21

State of California • Department of Transportation
TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 8, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Moraga Avenue Storm Damage Repair Project Starts
On-ramp Closures Planned in December

ALAMEDA COUNTY, December 8, 2015 – Caltrans will begin work on Monday December 7 for the first phase of the Moraga Avenue Storm Damage Repair Project. The project will require tree removal for construction of the storm damage repair project adjacent to the Moraga Avenue on-ramp to State Route 13 (SR-13) northbound. The site is bordered on the east by Fernwood Drive.

REVISED: No ramp closures anticipated the week of Monday December 7 through Friday December 11.

Daytime closures for the Moraga Avenue on-ramp will be required for safe placement of construction equipment. Caltrans anticipates the on-ramp to SR-13 NB at Moraga Avenue will be closed on:

 Monday December 14 through Friday December 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
 Monday December 21 through Wednesday December 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.

Detour signs will re-route drivers to alternate on-ramps. Plans subject to change due to weather. For more info:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/13storm/

Motorists 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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Monday, December 7, 2015

State Route 12-Laguna de Santa Rosa night closures start Dec 18

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 7, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 12 Laguna de Santa Rosa Project
Road Closure and Traffic Shift to New Bridge Scheduled for December 18

SONOMA COUNTY – On Friday night, December 18, Caltrans will close State Route 12 at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Bridge in order to shift traffic to the first half of the new bridge. During this work, residents may notice increased noise from construction and mandatory backup alarms.

• SR 12 at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Bridge will be closed Friday night, December 18, at 10 p.m. and reopen on Saturday morning, December 19, at 7 a.m.
• SR 12 between Morris Street and Llano Road will only be open to local traffic.
• During the full highway closure, Village Park residents will not be permitted to freely enter the highway. Flaggers will control access, and residents should expect delays.

Detour for eastbound SR 12 traffic: Go northbound on Petaluma Avenue, left on McKinley Street, right on North Main Street, left on Route 116/Healdsburg Avenue, right on eastbound Occidental Road, right on southbound Fulton Road, and return to SR 12.

Detour for westbound SR 12 traffic: turn right on Fulton Road, left on Occidental Road, left on SR 116 (North Gravenstein Highway), right on North Main Street, and return to SR 12.

If work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled. 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.

Future Construction activities include:
• Traffic shift to the first half of the new bridge
• Demolition of the old bridge
• Build the second half of the new bridge
• This work is expected to take place over two construction seasons and will not be complete until 2017.


Please check the project website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/12santarosabridge/ for more information.

For more information about Caltrans projects in Sonoma County, visit the webpage at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4 and click on Sonoma County.

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Friday, December 4, 2015

SR 29-Channelization-Napa County-Updates wks Dec 6 & Dec 12

State of California • Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Channelization Project-Napa County
Updates Starting Sunday, December 6

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

WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 6, 2015
• Roadway excavation in the nb shoulder btwn Vintage Avenue & Dowdell Lane
• Asphalt paving between Stice Lane and Dowdell Lane

Hours of work are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. No lane closures are scheduled. Lanes may be shifted in certain work areas for safety.

Night Work
• Storm drain crossings at Sulphur Springs Avenue & Mills Lane across Route 29
• Drainage pipe installation in the nb shoulder btwn Vintage Avenue and Mills Lane
• Localized asphalt paving between Stice Lane and Dowdell Lane

Hours of work are scheduled 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. One-way traffic control will be used. Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 13, 2015
• Roadway excavation in nb shoulder btwn Dowdell Ln & Charter Oak Avenue

Hours of work are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. No lane closures are scheduled. Lanes may be shifted and widths reduced in certain work areas for safety.

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

For updates on county roads near SR-29 and maintained by the County of Napa go to:
http://www.countyofnapa.org/
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Moraga Avenue-Hwy 13 Onramp Closures-Start Dec 7


State of California • Department of Transportation


TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 3, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Moraga Avenue Storm Damage Repair Project Starts,
On-ramp Closures Planned in December

ALAMEDA COUNTY, December 3, 2015 – Caltrans will begin work on Monday December 7 for the first phase of the Moraga Avenue Storm Damage Repair Project. The project will require tree removal for construction of the storm damage repair project adjacent to the Moraga Avenue on-ramp to State Route 13 (SR-13) northbound. The site is bordered on the east by Fernwood Drive.

Daytime closures for the Moraga Avenue on-ramp will be required for safe placement of construction equipment. Caltrans anticipates the on-ramp to SR-13 NB at Moraga Avenue will be closed on:

• Monday December 7 through Friday December 11 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
• Monday December 14 through Friday December 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
• Monday December 21 through Wednesday December 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.

Detour signs will re-route drivers to alternate on-ramps. Plans subject to change due to weather. For more info: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/13storm/

Motorists 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.


Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CaltransD4
Like us on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/CaltransDist4

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.
Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

State Route 1-Lantos Tunnels-Overnight Full Closure Dec 4 at 10PM

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 2, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala Contact: Bob Haus
Phone: 510-286-5206 Phone: 510-286-5576


State Route 1-Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels
Mandatory Emergency Response Drill-Overnight Tunnel Closures
Reminder-Starts-Friday, December 4 at 10:00 PM

SAN MATEO COUNTY – Caltrans will conduct its second annual mandatory emergency response drill at the State Route 1 (SR-1)-Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels.

The mandatory six-hour emergency response drill begins Friday, December 4 at 10:00PM and concludes Saturday, December 5 at 4:00 AM.

The exercise will take place either rain or shine.

For the safety of crews and the public, all northbound and southbound lanes on SR-1 through the Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels will be closed during the exercise.

Lantos Tunnel-Detour Routes:
During the tunnel closures, the following detours between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay will be in effect. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will also help direct motorists:

From Pacifica: North on SR-1 to southbound on Interstate-280 (I-280)
From Half Moon Bay: East on State Route 92 onto northbound I-280

The emergency management exercise will be a coordinated effort including the CHP, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, Pacifica Fire and Police Departments, California Office of Emergency Services, Cal-Fire, and other first responders.

During this exercise, there will be fire simulation, crash simulation, and simulated smoke.

For the latest Caltrans information, go to our District website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4

Or follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter/com/CaltransD4
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

State Route 29/Sonoma Blvd-Vallejo-Maintenance Partership-Lane Closures Dec 2

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 1, 2015
Agency: Caltrans District 4
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

Agency: City of Vallejo
Contact: Mike Schreiner
Phone: (707) 648-4319

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Caltrans and City of Vallejo Partner in Major Maintenance Effort
State Route 29/Sonoma Boulevard at Redwood Street
Lane Closures during Landscape & Litter Effort on Wednesday, December 2

SOLANO COUNTY – Caltrans and the City of Vallejo join forces in the latest phase of a key partnership to beautify main entrances and thoroughfares in Vallejo through the “Vallejo Interagency Partnership” (VIP) program.

The major landscaping maintenance and litter cleanup effort includes work on northbound and southbound State Route 29 (SR-29)/Sonoma Boulevard between Couch Street/Mississippi Street and Redwood Street. All work is weather permitting.

The major maintenance effort starts Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Crews from Caltrans and the City of Vallejo will trim-back overgrown shrubs, weed, mow, and clear-out trash, and debris along SR-29/Sonoma Boulevard.

Lane Closures on State Route 29/Sonoma Boulevard
To ensure worker and public safety, the far left lanes of northbound and southbound SR-29 between Couch Street/Mississippi and Redwood Street will be closed during the work. One traffic lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Motorists headed onto eastbound Redwood Street from northbound SR-29/Sonoma Boulevard will also be detoured to Sereno Drive and Broadway, then back onto Redwood Street.
Detour signs will be posted. Please allow extra travel time and watch for crews working in medians and shoulders. We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain our highways.

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

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