Embarcadero/Oregon Expressway and University Ramp Closures in Palo Alto

Today’s Date:          August 30, 2012                                                                              
District:                     District 4, Oakland

Contact:                    Gidget Navarro

Phone:                      510.286.5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Embarcadero/Oregon Expressway and University Ramp Closures in Palo Alto

San Mateo County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will continue to close the eastbound and westbound Embarcadero/Oregon Expressway on-ramp to northbound Route 101 and the eastbound and westbound University on-ramp to southbound Route 101 as needed until October 19, 2012. These closures are necessary as part of the 101 Auxiliary Lane Widening Project from University Avenue to Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto.

Work being performed Monday through Friday when closed will begin at 9:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. the following day. 

Detour for eastbound/westbound University Avenue to southbound 101:

Traffic will be detoured to eastbound Middlefield Road, to eastbound Embarcadero Road, back to southbound 101.  

Detour for eastbound/westbound Embarcadero Road/Oregon Expressway to northbound 101:

Traffic will be detoured to northbound East Bayshore Road, to northbound Donohoe Street, back to northbound 101.

This project is scheduled for completion, end of October 2012, or early November 2012.

Detour signs and Changeable Message Signs will be posted to assist motorists during this ramp closure. Please drive cautiously when approaching the construction area.  

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Caltrans to Repair Interstate 80 Riverside Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing

Date:              August 28, 2012

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Caltrans to Repair Interstate 80 Riverside Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing

Night Time Lane and Ramp Closures on Westbound I-80, August 28^th – 30^th

Contra Costa County – Beginning Tuesday Night, August 28^th, and continuing through Thursday night, August 30^th, Caltrans will close up to three lanes on westbound Interstate 80 as well as the auxiliary lane at the Riverside Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing (POC), from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During this work, the westbound San Pablo Dam Road on-ramp and the westbound McBryde Avenue off-ramp will be closed. These closures are necessary in order to repair the pedestrian overcrossing (POC) just south of the San Pablo Dam Road Interchange that was damaged by a big rig hauling an excavator on August 15^th.  At least one westbound I-80 lane will remain open during this work. This schedule will be updated as work proceeds.

Residents may experience noise for several nights as crews work to remove unsound concrete from the POC. Caltrans will work with the contractor to minimize the impact to residents. The POC will remain closed until Caltrans has repaired the facility. The Department of Transportation regrets any inconvenience this construction may cause.

Detour Plan

San Pablo Dam Road On-Ramp Detour: Travel west on San Pablo Dam Road, turn left on San Pablo Avenue, left on Solano Avenue and take the westbound I-80 on-ramp; or, take Amador Street south, turn right on Solano Avenue and take the westbound I-80 on-ramp.

McBryde Avenue Off-Ramp Detour: Continue on westbound Interstate 80 and take the San Pablo Avenue/Barrett Avenue off-ramp. Turn left on San Pablo Avenue and continue to McBryde Avenue.

The California Highway Patrol will be on site during this work. Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone.

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Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled For Week of August 26th

Date:        August 24, 2012

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

 

                                             Highway 12-Jameson Canyon

      Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled For Week of August 26th  

NAPA AND SOLANO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), and the Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency (NCTPA) are continuing paving and earthwork          as crews work to widen Highway 12 through Jameson Canyon in Napa and Solano Counties.

One-Way Traffic Controls Starting Monday

To ensure worker and public safety, one-way traffic controls will be in effect on Highway 12 between Highway 29 and Red Top Road beginning Monday night, August 27th at         10 p.m. and be completed on Saturday, September 1st at 5 a.m.

Alternating lane closures will start Monday through Friday at 10 p.m. and conclude the following mornings at 5 a.m. During one-way traffic controls, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times with flaggers alternating eastbound and westbound traffic.

All work is weather permitting.                         

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will help direct motorists. Caltrans will also install

changeable message signs. Motorists should allow for extra travel time.

Additional project information is posted on the Caltrans’ Highway 12-Jameson Canyon  webpage at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/12jamesoncanyon/  

                                                                  

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Opening of Isleton Bridge re-scheduled

Date:               August 24, 2012  #12-240

District:          District 3 - Marysville, www.dot.ca.gov/dist3

                        Jody Jones, District Director

Contact:         Dennis Keaton  dennis_keaton@dot.ca.gov

Phone:            (530) 741-5474

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Opening of Isleton Bridge re-scheduled

Sacramento and Yolo - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that the re-opening of the Isleton Bridge for vehicular traffic on State Highway 160 north of Isleton and south of Courtland has been re-scheduled. The re-opening of this bridge was scheduled for  Friday, August  24 and has been changed to Saturday, August  25.

This work is part of an $8.4 million project to repaint three Sacramento Delta bridges. The Steamboat Slough Bridge south of Courtland was re-opened last fall on November 15 while the Paintersville Bridge also south of Courtland was re-opened on May 4.

Detour signs are in place. North or southbound motorists travelling on State Highway 160 are advised to plan ahead and factor in additional travel times. Unexpected weather may prolong or cause work to be rescheduled. Caltrans urges motorists to "Slow for the Cone Zone" and “Move Over” if possible. It’s the law.

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Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Overnight Maintenance Closure Scheduled Tuesday Night

Date:        August 23, 2012

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Overnight Maintenance

                                            Closure Scheduled Tuesday Night

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry Tuesday night to perform routine preventive maintenance. The Real McCoy II is scheduled to be closed Tuesday night, August 28th at 10 p.m. until the morning of Wednesday, August 29th at 4 a.m.

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 Tuesday’s overnight service interruption, motorists are advised to use Highway 160 and the J-Mack Ferry along Highway 220.                   

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

You can also find additional ferry facts, maps, schedules and pictures on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

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NIGHT DEMOLITION OF FORMER N/B I880 BRIDGE ROADWAY STRUCTURE BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 THRU MID-SEPTEMBER

Date: August 21, 2012                                                                                                                       

District: 4 – Alameda County

Contact: Gregory Townsend, Public Information Officer/510/286-6115
                RocQuel Johnson, Branch Chief, Public Affairs/510.286.4849

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NIGHT DEMOLITION OF FORMER N/B I880 BRIDGE ROADWAY STRUCTURE
  BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 THRU MID-SEPTEMBER

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Construction crews will begin nighttime demolition activities to remove the old northbound (n/b) Interstate 880 bridge roadway, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday, August 27 through Sept. 19 (subject to change), with lane closures expected in both directions during demolition construction.

Lane closures on s/b I-880 will begin at 7 p.m.; northbound I-880 lane closures will start at 8 p.m. No detours for n/b or s/b I-880 are scheduled at this time.

High Street and 42^nd Avenue will be closed to allow crews to safely conduct nighttime demolition of the bridge structure from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Local residents should anticipate some noise, due to the nature of this construction event. Please contact Gregory Townsend to address any specific concerns you may have during the demolition. Caltrans will make every effort to minimize noise and other potential disruptions during this time, while making safety our top priority.

A website is available to provide the public with the most current updates on this project. Updates on this and other Caltrans’ Alameda County projects will also be posted on Twitter at www.twitter.com/I880Corridor and at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/

Motorists should are reminded to be extremely vigilant for workers during this construction event and "Slow for the Cone Zone”. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.

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One-Way Traffic Control Begins on State Route 4 Week Nights, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Date:              August 21, 2012

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

One-Way Traffic Control Begins on State Route 4

Week Nights, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Discovery Bay, Contra Costa County –One-way traffic control for paving will begin at various locations on State Route 4 from Marsh Creek Road to the Contra Costa County/San Joaquin County line, tonight, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and continue through Friday night, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist with traffic control.

Next week night closures will resume Monday night, August 27, through Thursday night, August 30, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The Department of Transportation regrets any inconvenience this construction may cause. Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone.

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TRAFFIC SWITCH FOR NEW I-880 N/B BRIDGE THIS WEEKEND

TRAFFIC ADVISORY


Date: August 21, 2012
District: 4 – Alameda County
Contact: Gregory Townsend, Public Information Officer
Phone: 510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRAFFIC SWITCH FOR NEW I-880 N/B BRIDGE

THIS WEEKEND

ALAMEDA COUNTY – This weekend, the California Department of Transportation/Caltrans will
initiate an early morning traffic switch to divert motorists traveling on the old northbound (n/b)
Interstate 880 bridge structure onto the newly-completed bridge roadway.

Lane closures along I-880 will begin Saturday night, August 25, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 a.m.
(actual time is subject to possible traffic delays at the conclusion of Saturday’s Oakland Raiders
game at the Coliseum) Sunday morning, August 26, in order for construction crews to safely
conduct the switch to the new n/b I-880 bridge structure.

Full closure of n/b I-880 will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday morning.

DETOUR ROUTE: Changeable Message Signs will be used to direct all northbound motorists to
exit at the High Street off-ramp. After exiting, motorists will then be directed eastbound to take
Coliseum Way and re-enter n/b I-880 at the High Street/42nd Avenue on-ramp.

The work is part of the ongoing I-880 High Street Seismic Retrofit Project, in the City of
Oakland. The purpose of the traffic switch is to remove the current n/b I880 bridge structure. All
other I-880 traffic proceeding northbound or southbound will not be affected.

Our top priority is the safety of the traveling public. Caltrans will continue to inform the public of
all scheduled and unscheduled construction events and closures. A website is available to
provide the public with the most current updates on this project. Updates on this and other
Caltrans’ projects will also be posted on Twitter at www.twitter.com/I880Corridor and under
“Updates & New Releases” at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/

Motorists should are reminded to be alert for workers and "Slow for the Cone Zone”. Caltrans
appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.

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NIGHT DEMOLITION OF FORMER N/B I880 BRIDGE ROADWAY STRUCTURE BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 THRU MID-SEPTEMBER

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 21, 2012

District: 4 – Alameda County

Contact: Gregory Townsend, Public Information Officer/510/286-6115

RocQuel Johnson, Branch Chief, Public Affairs/510.286.4849

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NIGHT DEMOLITION OF FORMER N/B I880 BRIDGE ROADWAY STRUCTURE BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 THRU MID-SEPTEMBER

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Construction crews will begin nighttime demolition activities to remove the old northbound (n/b) Interstate 880 bridge roadway, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday, August 27 through Sept. 19 (subject to change), with lane closures expected in both directions during demolition construction.

Lane closures on s/b I-880 will begin at 7 p.m.; northbound I-880 lane closures will start at 8 p.m. No detours for n/b or s/b I-880 are scheduled at this time.

High Street and 42nd Avenue will be closed to allow crews to safely conduct nighttime demolition of the bridge structure from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Local residents should anticipate some noise, due to the nature of this construction event. Please contact Gregory Townsend to address any specific concerns you may have during the demolition. Caltrans will make every effort to minimize noise and other potential disruptions during this time, while making safety our top priority.

A website is available to provide the public with the most current updates on this project. Updates on this and other Caltrans’ Alameda County projects will also be posted on Twitter at www.twitter.com/I880Corridor and at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/

Motorists should are reminded to be extremely vigilant for workers during this construction event and "Slow for the Cone Zone”. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.

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Sonoma County Lane Closures for the week of August 20, 2012

Today's Date:          August 17, 2012   

District:                     4 - Oakland      

Contact:                    Adam Priest

Phone:                      (510) 286-5543

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           

Sonoma County Lane Closures for the week of August 20, 2012

State Route 121

One way traffic control on Highway 121 from Tolay Creek to Yellow Creek from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

One way traffic control on Highway 12/Broadway where Highway 12 merges into State Route 121 to just east of eighth street.

State Route 128

One way traffic control on the Geyserville Bridge from 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

U.S. Route 101

                                                                                                                  

Northbound and Southbound between Rohnert Park Expressway and Santa Rosa Avenue, one lane closed from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am Monday through Friday.

Northbound and Southbound between Corona Road and the Rohnert Park Expressway from 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday with various lanes and ramps closed.

Southbound 101 in the vicinity of the Railroad Avenue overcrossing, beginning Friday, August 24, 2012 to Monday, August 27, 2012.  Friday’s hours are 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. one lane closed, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. two lanes closed. Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. one lane closed. 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. two lanes closed. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. one lane closed. 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. two lanes closed.

Northbound and Southbound between Rohnert Park Expressway and Santa Rosa Avenue, various lanes and ramps closed between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Southbound 101, between the Highway 128 on ramp and the Citrus Fair off ramp, #2 lane closed 24/7 until October.

The section of Commerce Boulevard that runs beneath 101 in Rohnert Park is closed until mid to late August.

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