Tuesday, April 25, 2017

State Route 29/Sonoma Boulevard-Vallejo Intermittent Lane Closures-Installing New Traffic Signal Lights


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: April 25, 2017
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29/Sonoma Boulevard-Vallejo
Intermittent Lane Closures
Installation of New Traffic Signal Lights and Street Lights
April-July 2017

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has started installation of several new traffic signal lights and new and brighter street lights on State Route 29 (SR-29) which is also known as Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo.

The new traffic signal lights will be installed at four SR-29/Sonoma Boulevard intersections at Alabama, Illinois, Capitol and Ohio Streets.
Caltrans has worked closely with the City of Vallejo in implementing the new signal lights to increase safety for pedestrians and motorists along one of the busiest traffic corridors in the city.

New and brighter street lights will also be installed at 10 intersections along 2-miles of SR-29 between Illinois and Cherry Streets. Crews will also repaint crosswalks to make them more visible to motorists and pedestrians.

SR-29 Sonoma Boulevard-Alternating Lane Closures:
To ensure public and worker safety, various lanes of SR-29/Sonoma Boulevard will be closed intermittently between Illinois and Cherry Streets during the daytime installation work. The project is tentatively scheduled to be completed by July 31, 2017.

Motorists are advised to always drive with caution through construction zones.

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 California’s highways.
Please#BeWorkZoneAlert.
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Friday, April 21, 2017

SR-220 J-Mack Ferry Closed for Emergency Cable Repairs

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: April 21, 2017
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 220-J-Mack Ferry
Cable Ferry Closed Due to Emergency Repairs for Cable Break
Closed Until Further Notice

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed the J-Mack Ferry in the Delta until further notice to perform emergency repairs after the underwater cable on which it runs was damaged.

The ferry travels across Steamboat Slough between Ryer Island in Solano County and Sacramento County.

The J-Mack was closed the evening of Thursday, April 20 and will be returned to service after repairs to the boat’s underwater cable and necessary inspections are completed. Caltrans will make an announcement once an estimated return time is determined.

The J-Mack Ferry provides around the clock service on State Route 220.

During the closure, motorists are advised to use the Real McCoy Ferry, also known as the Cache Slough Ferry along State Route 84.

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

Additional information is also available on the Caltrans Delta Ferries webpage at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

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

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the J-Mack Ferry.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

SR-84 Real McCoy Ferry-Two-Day Closure Starts April 17 at 6:45AM

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: April 14, 2017
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 84-Real McCoy II Ferry
Two-Day Closure
Starts Monday, April 17 at 6:45 AM
Hydraulic Repairs and Preventive Maintenance


SOLANO COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy Ferry
on State Route 84 (SR-84).

The Real McCoy Ferry will be closed starting Monday, April 17 at 6:45 AM until 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18.
Crews will make necessary repairs to the boat’s hydraulic system and also complete other preventive maintenance work.

During the closure of the Real McCoy, motorists are advised to use either the J-Mack Ferry on State Route 220 (SR-220) or the Miner’s Slough Bridge on SR-84 as a detour when traveling between Ryer Island and Sacramento and Solano Counties.

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

You can also get 24/7 traffic updates on 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBay

Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4 Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the Delta ferries.
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

SR-12 Rio Vista Bridge-Intermittent Bridge Closures-Bridge Inspections-Thursday, April 6, 2017

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: April 4, 2017
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 12-Rio Vista Bridge
Intermittent Bridge Closures-Mandatory Inspections
Thursday, April 6, 2017

SOLANO and SACRAMENTO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform mandatory inspections of the Rio Vista Bridge on State Route 12 (SR-12) between Solano and Sacramento Counties.

The one-day inspections are scheduled starting Thursday, April 6 beginning at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM that same day. All work is weather permitting.
The inspections are part of Caltrans’ preventive maintenance plan on the bridge.

During the inspections, motorists traveling across the Rio Vista Bridge on SR-12 may experience delays as crews intermittently open the bridge deck.

Motorists should expect delays, allow for extra travel time and may see the bridge open intermittently with no boat or ship present.

For boat and ship traffic, the bridge will operate normally for any vessels passing underneath it along the Sacramento River.

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways and bridges. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY

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

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