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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