Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Expect Delays throughout Holiday Weekend Eastbound Lane Reductions Start Monday, December 2nd

Date:        November 27, 2013

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Expect Delays throughout Holiday Weekend Eastbound Lane Reductions Start Monday, December 2nd

NAPA and SOLANO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will implement ongoing paving work as part of the Highway 12 Jameson Canyon widening project in Napa and Solano Counties.

The paving will require approximately a 2-week period of morning lane reductions on eastbound Highway 12 between Kelly Road and Lynch Road in Napa County. Crews will reduce eastbound traffic on Highway 12 from two to one lane in the area.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday, December 2nd and be completed on Friday, December 13^th. The lane reduction will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.  All work is weather permitting.  No work is scheduled on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28^th and Friday, November 29^th.

The scope of construction may cause some motorists to travel at slower speeds during this phase of work.  

However, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and flaggers will help direct motorists. Caltrans will also install changeable message signs. Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra travel times.                        

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Alternative Route   

To avoid delays, motorists may consider using Highway 37 as an alternative route. Eastbound Highway 12 motorists are advised to use southbound Highway 29 to eastbound Highway 37 to eastbound Interstate 80. Westbound Highway 12 motorists should use westbound Interstate 80 to westbound Highway 37 to nb Highway 29.

For more information, go to:  http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/12jamesoncanyon/

Or follow us on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/JamesonCanyon12 

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highway.

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I-80 Ramp Closures-Detours Oliver Road-Fairfield Two Nights Paving Work Starts Monday, December 2nd

Date:             November 25, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Vince Jacala

Phone:          (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I-80 Ramp Closures-Detours Oliver Road-Fairfield

Two Nights Paving Work Starts Monday, December 2nd

  

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing pavement repair work on Oliver Road between westbound Interstate 80 at the Oliver Road/West Texas Street Exit and Rockville Road in Fairfield.

Two nights of work are scheduled starting Monday, December 2^nd at 9 p.m.

To ensure worker and public safety, the work will require the overnight closure of a portion of Oliver Road with detours and the closure of two exit ramps.

WB I-80, Oliver Road/West Texas Street, Exit Closed

The westbound I-80 exit to Oliver Road/West Texas Street in Fairfield will be closed each night Monday, December 2^nd and Tuesday, December 3^rd starting at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. As a detour, motorists are advised to proceed on westbound I-80, then exit Abernathy Road, then enter eastbound I-80, and exit either West Texas Street or Travis Boulevard. 

EB Oliver Road Closed

Eastbound Oliver Road will be closed between Hartford Ave and Rockville Road each night Monday, December 2^nd and Tuesday, December 3^rd starting at 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. As a detour, motorists are advised to proceed on Holiday Lane to westbound I-80, then exit Abernathy and continue on eastbound I-80 to West Texas Street.

WB West Texas Street to Oliver Road Detour

Westbound Oliver Road will be closed between Rockville Road and Hartford Avenue each night Monday, December 2^nd and Tuesday, December 3^rd starting at 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. As a detour, motorists are advised to proceed on westbound I-80, then exit Abernathy and continue on eastbound I-80 to Travis Boulevard.

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Detour signs will be posted to direct motorists during the exit ramp closures. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays. All work is weather permitting.  

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

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain our highways.  

                                                           

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U.S. 101 Construction in Petaluma Full Freeway Closures Planned for Old Redwood Highway Interchange Project

Date:              November 21, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Construction in Petaluma

Full Freeway Closures Planned for Old Redwood Highway Interchange Project

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Friday night, November 22, Caltrans has scheduled temporary ramp and full freeway closures for the U.S. 101 construction project at the Old Redwood Highway Interchange. There will be several closures on northbound and southbound U.S. 101 that will last approximately 15 minutes. During the closures traffic will be detoured while workers adjust falsework for the new bridge. Falsework is a temporary structure that will support the components of a bridge during construction.

Old Redwood Highway Interchange

• Northbound U.S. 101 will be closed at various times at the Old Redwood Highway Interchange Friday night, November 22, between 11:59 p.m. and  6 a.m. Detour: Exit at Old Redwood Highway, turn right, continue to State Route 116/Gravenstein Highway, and return to northbound U.S. 101.
• The northbound loop on-ramp from eastbound Old Redwood Highway will be closed at various times Friday night, November 22, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Southbound U.S. 101 will be closed at Old Redwood Highway Interchange at various time on Wednesday night, November 22, between 11:00 p.m. and  6 a.m. Detour: Exit at Petaluma Boulevard N, turn right and continue to E. Washington Street. Turn left on E. Washington Street and continue to southbound U.S. 101.
• The southbound loop on-ramp from westbound Old Redwood Highway will also be closed at various times Friday night, November 22, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

For information about other projects in Sonoma County, visit the Department’s website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4 or follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101

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Real McCoy II Ferry Overnight Closure For Regular Preventive Maintenance Thursday, November 21st

Date:             November 19, 2013

District:        4 - Oakland

Contact:       Vince Jacala

Phone:         510/286-5206

                                                                                                             

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Overnight Closure

                   For Regular Preventive Maintenance Thursday, November 21st

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to make scheduled repairs to the landing apron starting Thursday, November 21st at 10 p.m.  

The Real McCoy II will be taken out of service Thursday, November 21st at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Friday, November 22nd. All work is weather permitting.    

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.

Real McCoy II Ferry Detour

During this 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 find additional pictures, maps and facts on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

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

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at:

https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4 

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the ferries.

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STATE ROUTE 82 (EL CAMINO REAL) AT FLORIBUNDA AVENUE INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

STATE ROUTE 82 (EL CAMINO REAL) AT FLORIBUNDA AVENUE

INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

 

Public Scoping Meeting – Please join us!
November 19, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Burlingame Main Library, Lane Community Room

PROJECT LOCATION

MEETING LOCATION BURLINGAME MAIN LIBRARY LANE COMMUNITY ROOM

San Mateo County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold a public scoping meeting to present a proposed safety improvement project on State Route 82 at Floribunda Avenue, in the City of Burlingame and Town of Hillsborough. The purpose of the project is to improve safety by reducing the potential for collisions and improve traffic operations.

Caltrans, as owner and operator of State Route 82, has filed a Notice of Preparation with the California State Clearinghouse to prepare an Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA).

Map data: Google 2013

The scoping meeting will be held to provide the public an opportunity to view the scope of the project and provide comments on potential relevant environmental issues that should be considered during the preparation of the EIR/EA.  Caltrans has identified the following as being potentially affected: Cultural Resources, Biological Resources, Utilities, and Visual/Aesthetics.

Written comments on the Notice of Preparation will be accepted until December 21, 2013. Please send comments to:  Yolanda Rivas, District Branch Chief, Office of Environmental Analysis, California Department of Transportation, 111 Grand Avenue, Mail Station 8B, Oakland, CA 94623-0660; by Fax: 510-286-5600; or by E-mail: Yolanda_Rivas@dot.ca.gov.

The City of Burlingame and the Town of Hillsborough will also be in attendance.

WHAT:                       Public Scoping Meeting for the State Route 82 (El Camino Real) at Floribunda Avenue Intersection Safety Improvement Project

WHEN:                       Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:                     Burlingame Main Library, Lane Community Room, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 [Note: This event is not sponsored by the Library]

CONTACT:                For more information about the meeting, please contact Gidget Navarro, Public Information Officer, at (510) 286-5574. Individuals who require documents in alternative formats are requested to contact the District 4 Public Affairs Office at (510) 286-6445.   

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Westbound Interstate-80-Near Waterman Blvd-Fairfield Three Lanes Closed Due to Crash

Date:        November 18, 2013

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westbound Interstate-80-Near Waterman Blvd-Fairfield

Three Lanes Closed Due to Crash

SOLANO COUNTY – Three of five lanes of westbound Interstate 80 just east of Waterman Boulevard in Fairfield remain blocked as of 8:30 a.m. due to a multiple vehicle accident. The estimated time of reopening the lanes is approximately 10:15 a.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.

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

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4

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I-80 Ramp Closures in Fairfield and Vacaville Four Nights of Paving Work Starts Sunday, November 17th

Date:             November 14, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Vince Jacala

Phone:          (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I-80 Ramp Closures in Fairfield and Vacaville

Four Nights of Paving Work Starts Sunday, November 17th   

           

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing pavement repair work on eastbound and westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield and Vacaville and northbound I-680 in Fairfield during four nights starting on Sunday, November 17th. To ensure worker and public safety, the work will require the overnight closure of three exit ramps and some lane closures.  

WB I-80, Pena Adobe Road, Exit Closed-Starts Sunday, November 17^th

The westbound I-80 exit to Pena Adobe Road in Vacaville will be closed Sunday, November 17^th at 8 p.m. until Monday, November 18^th at 5 a.m. Motorists should proceed on westbound I-80, exit at Lagoon Valley Road, then take the frontage road.

EB I-80, Pena Adobe Road, Exit Closed-Starts Sunday, November 17^th

The eastbound I-80 exit to Pena Adobe Road in Vacaville will be closed on Sunday, November 17th at 8 p.m. until Monday, November 18^th at 5 a.m. Motorists should proceed on eastbound I-80, exit Alamo Drive, proceed across the overcrossing, then enter westbound I-80, and exit Pena Adobe from westbound I-80.

WB I-80, Abernathy Road, Exit Closed-Starts Monday, November 18^th

The westbound I-80 exit to Abernathy Road in Fairfield will be closed on Monday, November 18^th at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, November 19^th at 5 a.m. Motorists should proceed on westbound I-80, then exit Green Valley Road, then proceed southbound on Suisun Valley Road, across the overcrossing, then enter eastbound I-80.

NB I-680 at the Cordelia Road Overcrossing-Starts Tuesday, November 19^th

The #2 lane of northbound I-680 near the Cordelia Road Overcrossing in Fairfield will be closed on Tuesday, November 19^th at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, November 20^th at 5 a.m. The #1 lane will remain open.

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NB I-680 at the Cordelia Road Overcrossing-Starts Wednesday, November 20^th

The #1 lane of northbound I-680 near the Cordelia Road Overcrossing in Fairfield will be closed on Wednesday, November 20^th at 8 p.m. until Thursday, November 21^st at 5 a.m. The #2 lane will remain open.

Detour signs will be posted to direct motorists during the exit ramp closures. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays. All work is weather permitting.  

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

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain our highways.  

                                                            

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Real McCoy II Ferry Overnight Closure For Regular Preventive Maintenance Thursday, November 14th

State of California • Department of Transportation

Commuter Advisory

Date:             November 14, 2013

District:        4 - Oakland

Contact:       Vince Jacala

Phone:         510/286-5206

                                                                                                             

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Overnight Closure

For Regular Preventive Maintenance Thursday, November 14th

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry for regular preventive maintenance starting Thursday, November 14th at 10 p.m. 

The Real McCoy II will be taken out of service Thursday, November 14th at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Friday, November 15th. All work is weather permitting.   

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.

Real McCoy II Ferry Detour

During this 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 find additional pictures, maps and facts on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

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

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at:

https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4 

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the ferries.

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Nighttime Roadway Work (November 12- November 17) State Route 24/Caldecott Tunnel Plan for Delays

State of California • Department of Transportation

Commuter Advisory

Date: November 13, 2013              

Caltrans:  District 4                               

Contact:   Ivy Morrison: 510-333-4742;

      Leah Robinson-Leach: 510-715-6730                       

Immediately: Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Nighttime Roadway Work (November 12- November 17)

 State Route 24/Caldecott Tunnel

Plan for Delays

(Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) -  

Oakland - In preparation for the opening of the new Caldecott Fourth Bore, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be implementing the following closures, as listed below.  Roadway work entails restriping and pavement marking changes. Motorists are advised to expect delays.

Please note that work schedule is weather dependent, and subject to change.

Nighttime Roadway Work:

Wednesday, November 13

-          The westbound Fish Ranch Road on-ramp and westbound Caldecott Lane Off-ramp will be closed from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

-          There will be one bore (only) open in each direction between the hours of 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Beginning Thursday Night and Continuing for Approximately One Week, or Longer:

-          In addition to the closures listed above, the Fish Ranch Road Westbound On-Ramp will be closed to reconstruct it at a higher elevation for its new merge onto westbound State Route 24.  Detour signs will be posted directing motorists to eastbound State Route 24 (Wilder Ranch) for westbound access.  This work is weather-dependent and the schedule is subject to change.

Other Motorist Information:

-          Fire drills of the Fourth Bore’s Fire &Life Safety System will continue during the week.

-          The drills entail realistic emergency scenarios in the Fourth Bore (and Third Bore during a nighttime closure). 

-          The drills are being performed to test the tunnel’s fire-and-life-safety and traffic control systems.  These drills also provide first responders and Caltrans tunnel operators with the ability to test emergency response procedures and plans.  Caltrans and the State Fire

Marshal, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Moraga Orinda Fire District, the Oakland Fire District, and other local and regional jurisdictions are participating in the drills.

-          Motorists may see flashing lights and fire trucks near the Fourth Bore during the drills

-          Motorists should not be alarmed and are asked to please stay focused on traffic

Weekend Work:

Nightly 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Roadway work at the Caldecott Tunnel will be performed in two phases and longer-than-usual nighttime closures are required to successfully complete them.

This work entails restriping to accommodate the new tunnel and the realignment of the approach to the middle bore (bore #2) to permanently accommodate eastbound traffic, as well as the realignment and straightening of the approach to bore #3.

What Motorists Can Expect Over the Weekend:

-          The first phase of work will entail shifting traffic to the south to restripe approaches to the northern bores.

-          When this work has been completed, traffic will be shifted to the north to facilitate the restriping of approaches to bores #1 and #2.

-          Motorists should expect 20-30 minute delays during this period. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. 

-          The work schedule is weather dependent, and subject to change.

-          Orange safety cones will delineate closures.  Motorists are urged to “follow the cones” and drive with additional caution during these closures.  Workers will be within close proximity, and on foot, throughout the work area during these closures.

The $417 million Caldecott Fourth Bore Project is currently under construction in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.  The purpose of the Fourth Bore is to alleviate traffic congestion in the off-peak direction, and to add greater predictability and reliability for motorists.  The new tunnel features state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems that are integrated with a new Operations & Maintenance Control (OMC) building, which will serve as the nerve center for the four Caldecott Tunnels when the Fourth Bore opens to traffic later this month.

Please visit www.caldecott-tunnel.org for additional information and updates.

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MARIN SONOMA NARROWS TO OPEN ADDITIONAL CARPOOL LANES

Today’s Date:          November 13, 2013

District:                     4-Oakland

Contact:                    Steve Williams   

Phone:                      (510) 286-6195

           

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   

 

MARIN SONOMA NARROWS TO OPEN ADDITIONAL CARPOOL LANES

NOVATO - Caltrans, the Transportation Authority of Marin, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission are pleased to announce that on Thursday morning, November 14^th, a new southbound US 101 HOV lane will open between De Long Avenue and the Rowland Boulevard Overcrossing.

“Caltrans and our transportation partners continue to bring much-needed improvements to the U.S. Route 101 corridor in the North Bay,” said Caltrans District 4 Director Bijan Sartipi. “This project in Marin County will help reduce travel delay and congestion, and will improve mobility along the 101 corridor.”

The approximately $4 million project was funded by Proposition 1B. In 2006, California voters approved Proposition 1B, investing $19.9 billion in roads, bridges, ports and transit. In total, nearly $17 billion ($16.6) in Proposition 1B funds have been put to work statewide for transportation purposes

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