Interstate 80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project Ramp Closures Begin April 1

Date:              March 29, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project

Ramp Closures Begin April 1

Alameda County –Caltrans has scheduled ramp closures on eastbound Interstate 80 for construction activities for the Interstate 80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project.  

The eastbound I-80 Powell Street On-Ramp will be closed Monday night, April 1 through Friday night, April 5, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, work will be rescheduled. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

The I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility project will provide safety improvements for the traveling public; mobility and efficiency during commute hours; automated, integrated technology to manage traffic efficiently; real-time traffic information for travelers; with tax dollars funding SMART solutions.

Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4. Follow the project at #80ICM. For more information, please visit the webpage at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/80icm/

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Interstate 80-Vacaville-Dixon Overnight Lane Closures Monday Night

Date:        March 29, 2013

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 80-Vacaville-Dixon

Overnight Lane Closures Monday Night

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working overnight on Monday, April 1st to trim oleanders inside the median in preparation of a major paving project on eastbound and westbound Interstate 80 (I-80)  between Vacaville and Dixon.

I-80 Westbound Lane Closures

To ensure worker and public safety, the #1 lane/far left lane of westbound I-80 between Curry Road in Dixon and Midway Road in Vacaville will be closed. The closure begins Monday, April 1^st at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2^nd.

I-80 Eastbound Lane Closures

In the eastbound direction, the #1 lane/far left lane of eastbound I-80 between Midway Road in Vacaville and Curry Road in Dixon will be closed. That closure begins Monday, April 1^st at 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2^nd. All work is weather permitting.  Caltrans will install changeable message signs and motorists should allow for extra travel time.                        

Pave 80 Completion

Monday’s median work is in preparation for the I-80 Vacaville-Dixon Rehabilitation project slated to start in mid-April and be completed in 2014. As part of that project, Caltrans will pave and rehabilitate about 8 miles of westbound and eastbound I-80 between Vacaville and Dixon. The Rehabilitation project will also include ramp and shoulder reconstruction along the busy I-80 corridor in Northern Solano County. The rehab project will complete the final leg of the Pave 80 Project which involved paving        I-80 from the Bay Area to the Nevada-California state line.

For more information, go to our Caltrans District 4 website at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/    

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CALTRANS PARTNERS WITH THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO IMPROVE MOBILITY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Date:               March 28, 2013

District:          4 - Oakland

Contact:         Allyn Amsk                                                                 

Phone:            (510) 286-5445

                                               

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     

CALTRANS PARTNERS WITH THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO IMPROVE MOBILITY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) announced today that construction has begun for the Interstate 680 Auxiliary Lanes Improvement Project in Danville and San Ramon.  

I-680 will be widened approximately 12-feet in both the northbound and southbound directions between Sycamore Valley Road and Crow Canyon Road. The widening will occur on the outside of the freeway, in the shoulder area. To accommodate this widening and not impact adjacent properties, retaining walls will be constructed in areas where steep slopes exist. Lanes will be shifted to the median and the roadway restriped so that work can take place on the shoulder behind K-rail concrete barriers.

In order to shift lanes, place K-rail, and perform other construction activities, there will be various lane closures for the next few weeks, Monday night through Thursday night, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Friday night from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Other activities will take place during the day, behind the K-rail.

Full closures of the northbound I-680 on-ramp at Crow Canyon Road and the northbound I-680 off-ramp at Sycamore Valley Road are scheduled for Thursday night, March 28, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. The southbound I-680 on-ramp at Sycamore Valley Road is scheduled to be closed Tuesday night, April 2, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Please note that work is weather dependent.  If work is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled.

“Caltrans is committed to improving mobility throughout California,” said Caltrans District 4 Director Bijan Sartipi. “With this project we continue our successful partnership with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.”

The project includes reconstruction of existing soundwalls on northbound I-680 between Fostoria Way and Sycamore Valley Road. A new soundwall will be constructed on southbound I-680, approximately 600 feet north of the Greenbrook overcrossing and will extend for 1500 feet to the north. Once roadway construction is complete, landscaping will be replanted along the entire project area.

"This project serves as a strong validation for Contra Costa County voters, who passed Measure J in 2004 to pay for transportation improvements in the county,” said Randell Iwasaki, Executive Director for the Authority.

The first segment of the I-680 Auxiliary Lanes Improvement Project was constructed and opened to traffic in 2006, and created auxiliary lanes in the Town of Danville between Diablo Road and Sycamore Valley Road. In 2007, auxiliary lanes were completed in the City of San Ramon between Crow Canyon Road and Bollinger Canyon Road. This final segment of auxiliary is expected to open to traffic in 2014. Earlier this year, trees were removed from the project area in both northbound and southbound directions to facilitate construction.

The contract was awarded to Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc/Myers J.V.  With approximately 15 subcontractors and ten vendors, 100 jobs in Contra Costa County have been created as a result of this project.

For more information about this project, please visit CCTA’s website at http://www.ccta.net, or for information about other State projects in the Bay Area, please visit the Caltrans District 4 website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4.

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Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82 Smart Corridor Project

Date:        March 29, 2013                      

District:   District 4 –Oakland           

Phone:    (510) 286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82

Smart Corridor Project 

                         

San Mateo County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following lane closures for the week of April 1, 2013, through April 6, 2013 as part of the Route 82 (El Camino Real) Smart Corridor project.

Caltrans crews will install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) system that provides traffic management tools to manage traffic on local streets and State Route 82. Improvements include, a fiber optic communication system, interconnection of local and State traffic signals, trailblazer signs, message signs, vehicle detection systems and fixed cameras. This system will run from the City of San Bruno to Redwood City.

Partners include: (C/CAG) City and County of Associated Governments of San Mateo County, US Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the following Cities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City.

Construction is expected to be completed in October, 2013. (Weather Permitting)

Monday, April 1, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01pm.

Monday, April 1, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, April 2, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, April 2, one lane closed, Norththbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, April 2, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:00pm.

Tuesday, April 2, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, April 2, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, April 2, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, April 3, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday, April 3, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, April 3, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, April 3, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, April 3, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 8:01am.

Wednesday, April 3, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, April 4, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01am to 6:01am.

Thursday, April 4, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01pm to 2:30pm.

Thursday, April 4, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, April 4, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, April 4, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Thursday, April 4, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, April 5, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, April 5, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between, Bellevue Avenue, & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 6:00am.

Friday, April 5, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, April 5, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, April 5, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 10:00pm to 6:01am.

Friday, April 5, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 8:01am.

2 lanes will remain open to traffic during construction.

Changeable message signs will be in effect to help guide motorist through construction zones. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

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

"Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4 for the most recent project updates."

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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Interstate-80- Near Solano/Yolo County Line Eastbound Lanes Now Open

Date:        March 28, 2013

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                    Interstate-80- Near Solano/Yolo County Line

                                                 Eastbound Lanes Now Open

SOLANO COUNTY – All eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Old Davis Road exit near the Solano/Yolo County Line have now reopened following a fatal big rig crash. Crews expect to reopen the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 at approximately 3 p.m.

Drivers are advised to expect delays and if possible take alternate routes. Caltrans has activated its overhead message signs alerting motorists in the area.

                                                               

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Eastbound and Westbound Interstate-80- Near Old Davis Road Closed Due to Crash

Date:        March 28, 2013

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound and Westbound Interstate-80- Near Old Davis Road

                                                   Closed Due to Crash

SOLANO COUNTY – All eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Old Davis Road exit near the Solano/Yolo County Line remain closed due to a fatal big rig crash. Currently, there is no estimated time of reopening.

Drivers are advised to expect delays and if possible take alternate routes. Caltrans has activated its overhead message signs alerting motorists in the area.

                                                                

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Interstate 80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project Ramp Closures Begin April 1

Date:              March 27, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project

Ramp Closures Begin April 1

Alameda County –Caltrans has scheduled ramp closures on eastbound Interstate 80 for construction activities for the Interstate 80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project.  

The eastbound I-80 Powell Street On-Ramp will be closed Monday night, April 1 through Friday night, April 5, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, work will be rescheduled. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

The I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility project will provide safety improvements for the traveling public; mobility and efficiency during commute hours; automated, integrated technology to manage traffic efficiently; real-time traffic information for travelers; with tax dollars funding SMART solutions.

Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4. Follow the project at #80ICM.

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Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82 Smart Corridor Project

Date:        March 22, 2013                      

District:   District 4 –Oakland           

Phone:    (510) 286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82 Smart Corridor Project

                         

San Mateo County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following lane closures for the week of March 25, 2013, through March, 29, 2013 as part of the Route 82 (El Camino Real) Smart Corridor project.

Caltrans crews will install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) system that provides traffic management tools to manage traffic on local streets and State Route 82. Improvements include, a fiber optic communication system, interconnection of local and State traffic signals, trailblazer signs, message signs, vehicle detection systems and fixed cameras. This system will run from the City of San Bruno to Redwood City.

Partners include: (C/CAG) City and County of Associated Governments of San Mateo County, US Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the following Cities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City.

Construction is expected to be completed in October, 2013. (Weather Permitting)

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Howard Avenue & Britton Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Norththbound, Route 82, between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Britton Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:00pm.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, March 25, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, Howard Avenue & Britton Avenue. 8:01 am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between, Britton Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:00am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01am to 6:01am.

Tuesday, March 26, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01pm to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Howard Avenue & Brittan Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30 pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Engle Road & Hilltop Road 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between W. Poplar Avenue & Peninsula Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between, Bellevue Avenue, & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 6:00am.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Britton Avenue & Howard Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston. 10:00pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Hilltop Road & Engle Road. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 27, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Howard Avenue & Britton Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01am to 6:01am.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Engle Road & Hilltop Road. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between W. Poplar Avenue & Peninsula Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Bellevue Avenue &Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Britton Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Hilltop Road & Engle Road. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 28, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Howard  Avenue & Brittan Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Bellevue Avenue & Oak Grove Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Brittan Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 27^th Avenue & 31rst Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Oak Grove Avenue & Bellevue Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Ralston  Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 10:01pm to 8:01am.

Friday, March 29, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 8:01pm.

2 lanes will remain open to traffic during construction.

Changeable message signs will be in effect to help guide motorist through construction zones. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

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

"Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4 for the most recent project updates."

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Overnight Lane Closures For Week of March 25th

Date:        March 22, 2013

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

 

                                             Highway 12-Jameson Canyon

                         Overnight Lane Closures For Week of March 25th

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 conducting additional drainage work as they work to widen Highway 12 through Jameson Canyon in Napa and Solano Counties.

One-Way Traffic Controls

To ensure worker and public safety, one-way traffic controls will be in effect on

Highway 12 between the Napa/Solano County Line and Lynch Road in Napa County beginning Monday, March 25^th at 10 p.m. and be completed on Saturday, March 30th at 5 a.m. Lane closures will start each night Monday through Friday at 10 p.m. and conclude the following morning 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.  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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Caltrans and City of Vallejo Partner In Major Maintenance I-80 to Highway 37 Connector Work Starts Monday

Date:        March 22, 2013                      

Agency:   District 4 –Oakland          

Contact:  Vince Jacala                                    

Phone:    (510) 286-5206                               

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

               Caltrans and City of Vallejo Partner In Major Maintenance                    

                   I-80 to Highway 37 Connector Work Starts Monday

  

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of Vallejo will be working together in a joint effort to improve safety for motorists traveling the busy Interstate 80 and Highway 37 interchange in Vallejo.

The five-day major maintenance effort starts Monday, March 25th and will conclude on Friday, March 29th.  Work will start each day at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. All work is weather permitting.  

Crews from both Caltrans and the City of Vallejo will be trimming back overgrown trees, making major guardrail repair, weeding, mowing and clearing-out trash and debris along the I-80 and Highway 37 connector ramps and adjacent onramps.

This is the fourth phase of a new partnership between Caltrans and the City of Vallejo to increase maintenance efforts in the area as part of the “Vallejo Interagency Partnership” VIP program.

To ensure worker and public safety during the work, the following work will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day:

Monday, March 25th

Westbound I-80 to Highway 37 Connectors

Motorists are advised to continue to watch for crews working on highway shoulders on eastbound and westbound Highway 37 near Fairgrounds Drive. All lanes will be open.

Tuesday, March 26^th

Columbus Parkway Onramp to Highway 37

Columbus Parkway onramp to westbound Highway 37 will be closed.

Wednesday, March 27^th

Westbound I-80 Connector to Fairgrounds Drive

The #2 lane from the westbound I-80 connector to westbound Highway 37 will be closed.

Thursday, March 28^th

Crews will be working at various sites along Highway 37 near Fairgrounds Drive. All lanes and ramps will remain open.

Friday, March 29^th

All connector ramps from Highway 37 to eastbound and westbound I-80 

Sweeper trucks will have moving closures on all connector ramps from highway 37 to        I-80 at various times throughout the day. Watch for moving closures.

Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

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

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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U.S. 101 Lane and Ramp Closures at the East Washington Street Overcrossing in Petaluma

Date:              March 25, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Lane and Ramp Closures

at the East Washington Street Overcrossing in Petaluma

Petaluma, Sonoma County –This week Caltrans has scheduled lane and ramp closures on northbound U.S. 101 from just south of the East Washington Street Overcrossing to the Lynch Creek Bridge, to install a cross-freeway drainage culvert. Caltrans will close one lane Tuesday night, March 26, through Thursday night, March 28, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.  In addition, the northbound U.S. 101 off-ramp to East Washington Street will also be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.  At least one northbound lane on U.S. 101 will remain open to public traffic at all times. 

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, work will continue on Friday night, March 29, from 11:59 p.m. to 7 a.m., with the northbound U.S. 101 off-ramp closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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Traffic Shift along Westbound I-580 from Livermore to Pleasanton

Date:              March 21, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Marcus Wagner

Phone:          510-622-8758

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Traffic Shift along Westbound I-580 from Livermore to Pleasanton

Alameda County –Beginning Thursday, March 21^st, to Monday, March 25^th, Caltrans will shift all lanes towards the outside shoulder of the roadway along westbound I-580 from east of Airway Blvd to west of San Ramon/Foothill Blvd in order to accommodate the upcoming construction of a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. 

The schedule of work is as follows:

• Thursday: 7:00 pm – 5:00 am
• Friday: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
• Sunday: 7:00 pm – 5:00 am
• Monday: 7:00 pm – 5:00 am

Lane closures will be in effect and motorists are advised to expect delays and encouraged to take alternate routes if necessary and also that traffic fines are doubled in construction zones.

Please “Slow For The Cone Zone.”

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REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION TO REMOVE LEANING OR DEAD TREES ALONG HWY 13 NORTHBOUND ROADWAY BEGINS NEXT MONDAY

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date:               March 15, 2013

District:          4 – Alameda County Contact:        Gregory Townsend 

Phone: 510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION TO REMOVE LEANING OR DEAD TREES ALONG HWY 13 NORTHBOUND ROADWAY BEGINS NEXT MONDAY

ALAMEDA COUNTY – To insure safety of freeway commuters, Caltrans will conduct tree removal construction at 9 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2013 to remove select trees along northbound State Route (SR) -13.

No lane closures are scheduled at this time.

The removal construction is crucial to maintain roadway operations. All of the trees identified for removal are leaning, dead and/or diseased. Removal will occur at various points along the northbound stretch of SR-13 between Redwood Road and the Moraga Avenue onramp.

Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) may be used along the route to notify motorists of all removal construction activities. Motorists are reminded to stay away from removal construction sites and crews during operations, which may involve large cranes and trucks, and grinding equipment.

Motorists are strongly urged to drive cautiously through this construction zone and, in the event of inclement weather, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways. Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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