Friday, March 25, 2016

I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange-Temp Lanes-Spring 2016

State of California • Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Date: March 25, 2016
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I-80/I-680/SR-12-Interchange Project-Fairfield
Temporary Lane Switches on Green Valley Road
Spring 2016

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and its project partner the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) are nearing completion of construction of the new Green Valley Road overcrossing across Interstate-80 (I-80) in Solano County. The work is part of the Interstate-80/Interstate-680/State Route-12 (I-80/I-680/SR-12) Interchange Project.

Spring 2016-Project Updates
People traveling and living near the construction zone may encounter temporary lane switches, intermittent lane closures, and see increased heavy construction equipment as crews begin work to eventually switch all traffic onto the new Green Valley Road/I-80 overcrossing.

Temporary Travel Lanes-Northbound Green Valley Road
Northbound traffic on the Green Valley Road/I-80 overcrossing will be temporarily routed onto both lanes of the new Green Valley Road/I-80 overcrossing while crews construct new approach lanes just north and south of the new overcrossing. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

Temporary Travel Lanes-Southbound Green Valley Road
Southbound traffic on the Green Valley Road/I-80 overcrossing will be temporarily routed onto the two existing lanes on the existing overcrossing. The temporary configuration will allow crews to continue work on the new approach lanes while preparing for demolition of the existing overcrossing. All work is weather permitting.

Temporary Alignments-In Effect-Tentatively April 2016
The temporary traffic configurations are tentatively scheduled to begin in spring 2016 through fall 2016.Caltrans will make an announcement once additional details are available.

Project Schedule
Construction of Package 1 of the 80/680/12 Interchange Project started in spring 2014. The new Green Valley Road/I-80 overcrossing may be open to traffic in both directions as early as fall 2016.

Message Signs
Stationary mounted signs and changeable message signs (CMS) will be strategically placed to provide information regarding closures and detours.

Online Information
Get additional project information:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/solano8068012/

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

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.

Please be #BeWorkZoneAlert.

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SR-121 Napa County-Partial Reopening March 25 at 6PM

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 25, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 121-Between Circle Oak Drive and Wooden Valley Road
Update-Partial Reopening of Highway
Friday, March 25 at 6:00 PM

NAPA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to partially reopen State Route 121 (SR-121) in Napa County after a section of the roadway was damaged during heavy rain storms earlier this month.

The damaged section of SR-121 between Wooden Valley Road and Circle Oak Drive in rural Napa County had been closed since March 13 when heavy rains undermined the northbound SR-121 traffic lane.

Crews are scheduled to activate temporary traffic signal lights just north and south of the damaged roadway on Friday, March 25 at 6:00 PM. Temporary traffic signals will allow northbound and southbound SR-121 motorists to pass the erosion site by alternating use of the existing southbound SR-121 lane.

Motorists are required to make a complete stop when the traffic signal lights are red.

Drivers may also encounter additional flaggers and heavy construction equipment in area as permanent repairs to the northbound SR-121 lanes continue.

Please drive with caution and expect delays of up to 5-10 minutes. #BeWorkZoneAlert

For 24/7 updates check 511.org: http://traffic.511.org/
Or follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to repair the highway.





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Thursday, March 24, 2016

State Route 1-Montara-One-Way Traffic Controls Start-March 28

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 24, 2016
District: 4 – Oakland
Contact: Gidget Navarro
Phone: (510) 286-5574
gidget.navarro@dot.ca.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 1 Embankment and Drainage Repair in Montara, San Mateo County

San Mateo County- Caltrans District 4, will begin embankment and drainage repairs in San Mateo County on State Route 1 in the Town of Montara. This work is to prevent the erosion of the slope from impacting the existing roadway.

Crews will begin work on Monday, March 28 at post mile 36.2 on State Route 1 between 9th and 10th streets. Caltrans will require one-way traffic control with flaggers beginning Monday, March 28, and Tuesday, March 29. Both lanes will open to traffic as traffic will shift to the eastside of SR-1.

Construction work after Tuesday, March 29 will be conducted during the daytime weekday hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Work will take place behind the temporary barrier with no planned traffic control; however, some evening and weekend work is possible. These construction activities will continue through June, 2016.

NOTE: Speed has been reduced to 35 mph through the construction zone.

Changeable Message Signs (CMS) will be in place to assist motorists traveling through the construction area.

Please be alert for workers and “Slow for the Cone Zone.” For the latest road conditions, try Caltrans Quick Map: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

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101-Petaluma River Bridge-Emergency Lane Closure

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 24, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Allyn Amsk
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction Project
Emergency Lane Closure for Pothole Repair

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Caltrans has scheduled a lane closure for emergency pothole repair on southbound U.S. Route 101, south of the Petaluma River Bridge. The right lane will be closed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. today, March 24. Motorists are advised to expect delays and should allow additional time to reach their destination.

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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Allyn Amsk
Caltrans Public Information Officer
510.286.5445 office




Wednesday, March 23, 2016

SR-84 Real McCoy Ferry-Overnight Maintenance-March 24

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 23, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Overnight Maintenance
Starting Thursday, March 24 at 10:00 PM

SOLANO COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to perform preventive maintenance.

The Real McCoy II is scheduled to be closed Thursday, March 24 at 10:00 PM until the morning of Friday, March 25 at 4:00 AM. 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.

The delta region ferry normally runs scheduled crossings every 20 minutes, on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour.
Real McCoy II Ferry Detour

During Thursday’s overnight service interruption of the Real McCoy Ferry, motorists are advised to use the J-Mack Ferry on State Route 220 or the Miner Slough Bridge on State Route 84 to travel overnight between Ryer Island and neighboring communities in Sacramento and Solano counties.

For the latest information, call the Caltrans Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.

You can also find additional information on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

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

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the ferries.
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Nighttime Lane/Ramp Closures I-80 Carquinez/Zampa Bridges

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

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Date: March 23, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nighttime Lane/Ramp Closures Scheduled
Interstate 80 (I-80) Carquinez and Zampa Bridges

Crockett/Vallejo, Calif. – Caltrans is conducting a maintenance project to resurface Interstate 80 (I-80) across the Carquinez and Zampa Bridges between Contra Costa County and Solano County and perform other needed maintenance. Some of the work involves pavement grinding and noise, and some equipment utilizes back-up alarm safety systems. The nightly work starts Monday March 28 through August 2016, weather permitting.

The following closures are scheduled weeknights starting Monday March 21:
• I-80 EB from Crockett to Vallejo will have lane reductions between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
• The on ramp to I-80 EB at Pomona Street in Crockett will be closed intermittently for the same time period. Motorists will detour to Cummings Skyway.

The following additional closures are scheduled weeknights starting Monday March 28:
• I-80 WB from Vallejo to Crockett will have lane reductions between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
• The on ramp to I-80 WB at Maritime Academy Dr./Sonoma Blvd. in Vallejo will be closed intermittently for the same period. Motorists will detour to Magazine Street.

The following additional closure is scheduled from Thursday March 31 until Saturday April 1:
• The Carquinez Bridge Bike Path will be closed for resurfacing. Posted signs will list the toll-free number for shuttle service to transport detoured bicyclists between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

More information is available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/carquinezzampabridgesmaint/

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, March 21, 2016

SR-121 btwn Circle Oak Drive and Wooden Valley Road

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 21, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 121-Between Circle Oak Drive and Wooden Valley Road
Update-Full Highway Closure Continues
Emergency Repairs Underway

NAPA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has started emergency roadway repairs and begun installing temporary traffic signal lights on State Route 121 (SR-121) in rural Napa County. The highway was undermined during heavy rains earlier this month.

Northbound and southbound SR-121 remains closed until further notice between Wooden Valley Road and Circle Oak Drive. The highway was originally closed March 13.

Retaining Wall Work-Southbound and Northbound SR-121 lanes
On Saturday, March 19, crews started installing metal beams and constructing a retaining wall to prevent erosion of the existing southbound SR-121 traffic lanes. Workers also started installing several steel beams along the existing northbound traffic lanes to prevent further erosion and assist in the reconstruction of the damaged northbound SR-121 traffic lanes.

Temporary Traffic Signal Light Installation-SR-121
Crews have also begun installing temporary traffic signal lights just north and south of the undermined section of SR-121. The temporary one-way traffic signals are tentatively scheduled to be activated the week of March 28. Caltrans will make an announcement once additional information is available.

Temporary traffic signals will allow northbound and southbound SR-121 motorists to pass the erosion site by alternating use of the existing southbound SR-121 lane. All work is weather permitting.

At this time, the following detours remain in effect:

SR-121 Detours
Westbound SR-128 motorists headed to southbound SR-121 will be detoured to westbound SR-128 to SR-29. Motorists from Napa wanting to avoid the closure are advised to use northbound SR-29 to eastbound SR-128. Motorists from Wooden Valley Road will be detoured to southbound SR-121 to northbound SR-29, then eastbound SR-128. Local access only beyond SR-128/SR-121 intersection.

For 24/7 updates check 511.org
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Friday, March 18, 2016

SR-121 Napa County-Remains Closed-Update March 18

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 18, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 121-Between State Route 128 and Wooden Valley Road
Update-Closure Continues-Further Roadway Erosion


NAPA COUNTY– State Route 121 (SR-121) in Napa County remains closed until further notice for emergency roadway repairs. The closure is located on SR-121 between SR-128/Capell Valley Road and Wooden Valley Road. SR-121 was originally closed during last weekend’s storm on Sunday, March 13.

Since that time, the northbound SR-121 roadway has eroded further. Depending on weather and if no further roadway erosion occurs, Caltrans is tentatively scheduled to begin permanent repairs and install temporary one-way traffic signals near the site the week of March 28.

Temporary traffic signals will allow northbound and southbound SR-121 motorists to pass the erosion site by alternating use of the existing southbound SR-121 lane. Caltrans will continue to closely monitor the erosion site. At this time, the following detours remain in effect:

SR-121 Detours
Westbound SR-128 motorists headed to southbound SR-121 will be detoured to westbound SR-128 to SR-29. Motorists from Napa wanting to avoid the closure are advised to use northbound SR-29 to eastbound SR-128. Motorists from Wooden Valley Road will be detoured to southbound SR-121 to northbound SR-29, then eastbound SR-128. Local access only beyond SR-128/SR-121 intersection.

For 24/7 updates check 511.org
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

SR-121 Sarco Creek Bridge-Napa-reschedule closure March 16

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 15, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sarco Creek Bridge Project-Napa
Northbound State Route 121-Traffic Closure-
Rescheduled to Start Wednesday, March 16-Due to Wet Weather

NAPA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin brush and tree removal in preparation of the State Route 121 (SR-121) Sarco Creek Bridge Replacement Project in Napa County.

Due to this weekend’s wet weather and wet conditions, the scheduled one-week closure of northbound State Route 121 (SR-121) at the Sarco Creek Bridge originally scheduled to start March 14, 2016 is now scheduled to start Wednesday, March 16. The preliminary work is ahead of bridge construction scheduled to start in early 2017.

What to Expect
Northbound SR-121 will be closed at the Sarco Creek Bridge between Hagen Road and Trancas Street starting Wednesday, March 16 until the week of March 22, 2016 starting at 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM Monday-Friday. All work is weather and schedule permitting.

Northbound-SR-121 Closure Detour Routes
Motorists traveling on northbound SR-29 will be detoured starting at the SR-121/SR-221 interchange. Motorists will continue to travel on northbound SR-29, then eastbound onto Trancas Street, then re-enter northbound SR-121 from Trancas Street. Detour signs and Changeable Message Signs will be posted. Additional detours will be provided through W. Imola Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.

Northbound SR-121 remains open up to Hagen Road for local traffic only. Northbound traffic will not be allowed on through the bridge. Southbound SR-121 will remain open.

Additional Information
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SR-121 Emergency Closure-Storm Damage-Napa Co. March 14

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 14, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 121-Between State Route 128 and Wooden Valley Road
Closed Until Further Notice-Storm Damage

NAPA COUNTY– State Route 121 (SR-121) in Napa County will remain closed until further notice for emergency roadway repairs. The closure is located on SR-121 between SR-128/Capell Valley Road and Wooden Valley Road.

SR-121 will remain closed while crews begin repairs and determine long-term traffic plans after the roadway was undermined during this weekend’s storm. Caltrans will make an announcement as soon as additional information is available.

SR-121 Detours
Westbound SR-128 motorists headed to southbound SR-121 will be detoured to westbound SR-128 to SR-29.

Motorists from Napa wanting to avoid the closure are advised to use northbound SR-29 to eastbound SR-128.

Motorists from Wooden Valley Road will be detoured to southbound SR-121 to northbound Sr-29, then eastbound SR-128.

Latest Updates
For 24/7 updates check 511.org
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Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to repair the highway.



SR-121 roadway in Napa County damaged during weekend storm.
(Photo courtesy of Caltrans, March 14, 2006)

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Sarco Creek Bridge-Napa - NB SR-121 Closures Start- March 14

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: March 3, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sarco Creek Bridge Project-Napa
Northbound State Route 121-Traffic Closure- Starts March 14

NAPA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin brush and tree removal in preparation of the State Route 121 (SR-121) Sarco Creek Bridge Replacement Project in Napa County.

As part of this month’s preliminary work, northbound State Route 121 (SR-121) at the Sarco Creek Bridge will be closed for approximately one week starting March 14, 2016.
Construction of the replacement bridge is scheduled to start in early 2017.

What to Expect
Northbound SR-121 will be closed at the Sarco Creek Bridge between Hagen Road and Trancas Street starting Monday, March 14 until Tuesday, March 22, 2016 starting at 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM each day. All work is weather and schedule permitting.

Northbound-SR-121 Closure Detour Routes
Motorists traveling on northbound SR-29 will be detoured starting at the SR-121/SR-221 interchange. Motorists will continue to travel on northbound SR-29, then eastbound onto Trancas Street, then re-enter northbound SR-121 from Trancas Street. Detour signs and Changeable Message Signs will be posted. Additional detours will be provided through W. Imola Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.

Northbound SR-121 remains open up to Hagen Road for local traffic only. Northbound traffic will not be allowed on through the bridge. Southbound SR-121 will remain open.

Additional Information
For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
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Caltrans appreciates your patience as we maintain California’s highways and bridges. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert
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