Thursday, May 31, 2018

SR-121 Sarco Creek Bridge 3-Day Weekend Bridge Closure Starts June 8, 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 31, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206
vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State Route 121-Sarco Creek Bridge in Napa
3-Day Weekend Bridge Closure
Starts Friday, June 8, 2018

NAPA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the State Route 121 (SR-121) Sarco Creek Bridge in Napa continuously for three days starting Friday, June 8, 2018 to resurface the bridge deck roadway.

The new SR-121 Sarco Creek Bridge was opened to traffic in November 2017 with a temporary roadway surface due to the cold and wet winter conditions.

The permanent bridge deck roadway will be applied during this month’s warmer weather and is designed to last longer and be more durable than the temporary driving surface.

The bridge will be closed Friday, June 8 at 9:00 AM until Sunday June 10 at 7:00 PM.

Northbound-SR-121 and Southbound-SR-121 Bridge Closure Detour Routes
Northbound SR-121 will be closed at the Sarco Creek Bridge between Hagen Road and Trancas Street. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists traveling on northbound SR-121 will be detoured starting at the Lincoln Avenue intersection. Motorists will continue on Lincoln Avenue. to northbound Soscol Avenue, 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 Lincoln Avenue.

Motorists traveling on southbound SR-121 will be detoured starting at Monticello Road/Trancas Street intersection. Motorist will continue to travel on westbound Trancas St. to southbound Soscol Avenue, then eastbound onto Lincoln Avenue, then re-enter southbound SR-121 at the Lincoln Avenue intersection.

Northbound SR-121 will remain 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 up to Monticello Rd/ Trancas St. for local traffic only. Southbound traffic will not be allowed on through the bridge.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caltransd4
Or get 24/7 traffic updates on 511.org: https://511.org/
Caltrans appreciates your patience as we maintain California’s highways and bridges.

Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

SR-29 Napa River Bridge in Calistoga watch for traffic switch

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Date: May 29, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Napa River Bridge in Calistoga
New Southside Section of Bridge and Pedestrian View Area
Watch for Temporary Traffic Lane Alignment
May 2018

NAPA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently switched traffic lanes onto the new southside section of the State Route 29 (SR-29) Napa River Bridge in Calistoga, opened a new pedestrian view area on the bridge and started construction of the new bridge’s northside section.
Motorists should drive with caution as traffic lanes on SR-29 are routed through a temporary alignment onto the southside section of the bridge.

Construction of the new SR-29 Napa River Bridge also known as the Lincoln Avenue Bridge started in July 2017.
New southside section of SR-29 Napa River Bridge opened while construction continues on northside section. View of new belvedere on bridge where pedestrians can stop and see the Napa River below. (Photo by Caltrans Photographer, John Huseby May 18, 2018)

Overview of new bridge constructed in stages

Overlooking view of SR-29 Napa River Bridge with new sidewalk, belvedere and temporary traffic alignment. (Photo by Caltrans Photographer, John Huseby, May 18, 2018)
The new SR-29 Napa River Bridge is being built in stages allowing motorists to travel on the bridge during construction. The new bridge replaces the old Napa River Bridge which is being replaced after its foundation was scoured due to constant river current.
The new bridge will include traffic lanes, pedestrian sidewalks and a new bridge belvedere which is a pedestrian pull-out with a view of the Napa River below.
Once construction is completed, traffic will be routed onto both sides of the new bridge.
Construction of the new SR-29 Napa River Bridge in Calistoga could be completed as early as winter 2018.
Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
For additional information:
See our project webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/29bridgecalistoga/
Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates the community’s patience as we work to construct the new
SR-29 Napa River Bridge.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

SB-1 Funded Improvements I-80 Striping in Solano Co Starts May 29


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 22, 2018
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SB-1 Funded Improvements Coming
I-80-Between Vallejo and Fairfield
Lane Striping/Painting Project
Starts Tuesday, May 29, 2018

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will repaint and refresh highway lane lines on eastbound and westbound Interstate-80 (I-80) in Solano County.

The $3.4 million project is a Senate Bill (SB-1) funded project which enhances safety for motorists by applying new wet-night-visibility paint to the lanes.

The project also replaces the old standard 4-inch-wide traffic stripes with the new and brighter 6-inch-wide traffic stripes.
Work starts Tuesday, May 29 and will be completed by mid-August 2018. Work is each night Monday-Friday, except holidays, starting at 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings.

During this first phase of work, crews will stripe traffic lanes on eastbound and westbound I-80 between Tennessee Street in Vallejo and Air Base Parkway in Fairfield.

A second phase will stripe I-80 in Vacaville.

Motorists may encounter various overnight lane closures when painting-striping crews are present. CHP will assist with directing motorists. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert

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

Get 24/7 traffic updates on 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBay

Any additional information, go to our project website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/80stripingproject/

For more information on SB 1 visit: www.rebuildingca.ca.gov
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Friday, May 18, 2018

SR-237 Mathilda AV Offramp Closed Overnight Starting May 28 for Undercrossing Repairs

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY



Date: May 17, 2018
District: 4- Oakland
Contact: Victor Gauthier
victor.gauthier@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route - 237 Sunnyvale
Undercrossing Girder Repair
Overnight Lane Closures
Starts Week of May 28, 2018

SANTA CLARA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform girder repair of the existing undercrossing at N. Mathilda Avenue on State Route-237 (SR-237), in the City of Sunnyvale. During night time work, all lanes on WB Mathilda Ave and Mathilda Ave off-ramp from WB SR-237 will be closed and traffic will be detoured. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of May 28, and continue through June 2018.

Work hours: Monday-Friday from 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM
Ramp closure, and detour signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting

Detour:
From WB-237 exit Maude Ave, to EB-237 on-ramp, exit N-Mathilda Ave, off-ramp.

During this work, residents may notice increased temporary construction noise. Motorist may experience delays as crews work to repair SR-237 with overnight lane closures. All work is weather permitting.


More information is available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/projects. Motorists should drive with caution through the work zone and please #BeWorkZoneAlert.

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


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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

SR-61 NB/SB at Bay Farm Island Bridge in Oakland-Alameda Overnight Full Closures May 14-19, 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 14, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Chiconda.davis@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-1227

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Full Closure on State Route 61 Northbound/Southbound
At Bay Farm Island Bridge in Oakland/Alameda
May 14 – May 19, 2018

OAKLAND/ALAMEDA, Alameda County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct a nightly full closure of State Route 61 (SR-61), Bay Farm Island Bridge starting Monday night May 14, 2018, at 11:00 PM through Friday morning at 5:00 AM, and Friday night at 12:00 midnight until Saturday morning at 7:00 AM.

Closure schedule is as follows:
 Nightly Closure: Monday night through Friday Morning: May 14, 2018, at 11:00 PM until Friday morning May 18, 2018, at 5:00 AM;
 Friday night through Saturday morning: May 18, 2018, at 12:00 midnight until Saturday morning May 19, 2018, at 7:00 AM

Detour Details of the closures are as follows:
• NB SR-61 Bay Farm Island Bridge: traffic traveling NB on SR-61 Doolittle Drive turn left on Hegenberger Road; enter NB I-880 on-ramp and exit at High Street off-ramp; left on High Street; right on Howard Street; left on Alameda Avenue; left on Fruitvale Avenue; Left on Broadway; and left on Otis Drive

• SB SR-61 Bay Farm Island Bridge: traffic traveling SB on Otis Drive turn left on Broadway; right on Tilden Way; travel on Tilden Way/Fruitvale Avenue; right on Alameda Avenue; right on Howard Street; left on High Street; right on Oakport Street; enter SB I-880 on-ramp and exit at Hegenberger Road off-ramp; right on Doolittle Drive

• Traffic from SB Fernside Boulevard: right on Otis Drive; right on Broadway; right on Tilden Way; travel on Tilden Way/Fruitvale Avenue; right on Alameda Avenue; right on Howard Street; left on High Street; right Oakport Street; enter SB I-880 on-ramp and exit at Hegenberger Road off-ramp; right on Hegenberger Road; right on NB SR-61 Doolittle Drive

Advance warning changeable message signs, detour signs and construction crew flaggers will be in place to assist motorists traveling in the area.

This work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if necessary. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Please drive with caution through the construction zone, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, and Slow for the Cone Zone.

California Highway Patrol will be on site during night closures.
For more information about this Caltrans construction project, visit the website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/bridgerailingreplacement/.

Closure information and real-time traffic maybe found on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Follow us on Twitter: @CaltransD4. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

SR-29 Between Napa and St. Helena -Nighttime One-Way Traffic Controls-Paving Work Begins May 21, 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 10, 2018
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29 Between Napa and St. Helena
Overnight One-Way Traffic Controls
Paving Work Begins
Monday, May 21, 2018-Fall 2018

NAPA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin major roadway pavement work on State Route 29 (SR-29) in Napa County.

This is part of a long-term project to repair the pavement on State Route 29 (SR-29) between Napa and just south of St. Helena. Preliminary drainage work started in March 2018.

The valley temperatures are now warm enough for crews to begin paving 12-miles of SR-29 between north of Trancas Street in Napa and Mee Lane in the County of Napa.

Overnight Work Starts May 21, 2018
Paving work starts Monday, May 21 until fall 2018. Work is scheduled Mondays-Fridays starting at 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings. All work is weather permitting

No work is scheduled on the following holiday/regional event dates:
• May 25-May 28, 2018……………...Memorial Day/Bottle Rock
• July 2-July 8, 2018………………… Independence Day
• August 31-September 3, 2018….... Labor Day/Harvest

One-Way Traffic Controls-Expect Delays
To ensure worker and public safety, one-way traffic controls will be in effect during the work on SR-29. Crews will alternate lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions. Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel time.

For more, go to our new project website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/29napavalleypavement/
24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY
Real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

SR-128-Napa/Sonoma Co Line Overnight One-Way Traffic Controls Starts Thursday, May 10, 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 8, 2018
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 128-Napa/Sonoma County Line
Overnight One-Way Traffic Controls
Roadway Repair Work
Two Consecutive Nights Start Thursday, May 10, 2018

NAPA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform pavement repair work on State Route 128 (SR-128) near the Napa/Sonoma county line.

The work will repair a section of SR-128 affected by last October’s Wine Country Fires.

One-Way Traffic Controls on SR-128
To ensure public and worker safety, one-way traffic controls will be in effect on SR-128 between the Napa/Sonoma county line and approximately ½ mile just east of the county line.

Crews will alternate lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions. This will allow one traffic lane on SR-128 to remain open during the work.

The work will be performed on SR-128 on Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11. Work will start each night at 6:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following mornings. Flaggers will help direct traffic.

All work is weather permitting.

Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel time.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY
Click on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter/com/CaltransD4

Or watch Caltrans News Flash #161 about our Napa-Sonoma Fire Recovery efforts:
https://goo.gl/kS2kec

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways.
Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
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SR-237 Mountain View Median Work Intermittent Alternating Lane Closures Starts Wk of May 21

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY


Date: May 8, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Victor Gauthier
victor.gauthier@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route - 237 Mountain View
Widen Existing Westbound Shoulder and Modify Median Island
Intermittent Lane Closures
Starts Week of May 21, 2018

SANTA CLARA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform widening of the existing westbound (WB) shoulder and modify median island on State Route-237 (SR-237) between Centre Street and Church Street in the City of Mountain View. Construction is scheduled to begin May 21, and continue through Summer 2018. The project will also include drainage upgrades to SR-237 between of Centre Street and Church Street.

Work hours:
Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM
With intermittent alternating lane closures

During this work, residents may notice increased temporary construction noise. Motorist may experience delays as crews work to repave SR-237 with intermittent alternating lane closures. Ramp closures, and detours signs will be posted. All work is weather permitting.


Please drive cautiously through the construction zone, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, and please #BeWorkZoneAlert.

More information is available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/projects. Motorists should drive with caution through the work zone. Get real-time traffic on Caltrans QuickMaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or follow us on Twitter: @CaltransD4.



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


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Victor Gauthier
Public Information Officer
Santa Clara County
Caltrans | District 4
510.286.6115

Friday, May 4, 2018

SR-12 Santa Rosa-Temporary Lane Shift During Barrier Installation May 2018-October 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 4, 2018
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Alejandro Lopez
alejandro.lopez@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 12-Santa Rosa
Concrete Median Installation Project
Watch For Restriped Lanes and Temporary Lane Shift
May 2018 Until October 2018

SONOMA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has started a long-term project on State Route-12 (SR-12) in Santa Rosa to install concrete median barriers, repave the roadway, replace culverts and repair and replace multiple traffic signal lights.

The project is located on SR-12 between Farmers Lane and Brush Creek Road.

Work started Thursday, May 3, 2018 and is scheduled to be completed by October 2018.

Crews will work Monday-Friday starting each night at 8:00 PM until 7:00 AM the following mornings. All work is weather permitting.

The first stage of the project will involve installing a concrete median barrier on SR-12 starting in May, 2018 which will be completed as early as June 2018.

The second stage will include work on the right shoulder of eastbound SR-12. The shoulder work will start in mid-June 2018 and be completed as early as October 2018.

Motorists should drive with caution in the construction zone and watch for restriped lanes and a temporary lane shift which will be in effect until the project is completed. Temporary concrete safety barriers will be installed at night in the median of SR-12 starting the week of May 6.

Nearby businesses and residents may temporarily experience increased noise levels during construction. Crews will work to complete the work in a safe and timely manner.

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

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY
Or follow up on Twitter: https://twitter/com/CaltransD4
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Thursday, May 3, 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 3, 2018
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Calistoga to Napa/Lake County Line
Daytime One-Way Traffic Controls
Fire Recovery Work
Until June 2018

NAPA COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing repair work on sections of State Route 29 (SR-29) in Napa County affected by last October’s Wine Country Fires. The repairs could be completed as early as mid-June 2018.

The work includes drainage work, ditch clean-up and guardrail repair on northbound and southbound SR-29 between Calistoga and Lake County.

One-Way Traffic Controls on SR-29
To ensure public and worker safety, one-way traffic controls will be in effect during the work on various sections of SR-29 between Tubbs Lane in Calistoga and the Napa/Lake county line.

Crews will alternate lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions. This will allow one traffic lane on SR-29 to remain open during the work. The daytime work will be performed on SR-29 north of Calistoga. Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM each day. Flaggers will help direct traffic.

All work is weather permitting.

Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel time.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY
Click on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter/com/CaltransD4

Or watch Caltrans News Flash #161 about our Napa-Sonoma Fire Recovery efforts:
https://goo.gl/kS2kec

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