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

Date:        August 5, 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 August 5, 2013, through August 8, 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, August 5, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Ralston Avenue Overcrossing. 8:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, August 5, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Southbound Route 101 & Westbound Holly Street overcrossing. 8:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, August 6, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Westbound Peninsula Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, August 6, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Southbound Route 101 & Westbound Millbrae Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday, August 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Eastbound Millbrae Avenue. 11:01pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday, August 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Eastbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday August 7, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Southbound Route 101 & Westbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 5:01am.

Thursday, August 8, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between, Northbound Route 101 & Eastbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 6:01am.

Thursday, August 8, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 off ramp, between, Southbound Route 101 & Westbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 5:01am.

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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