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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

SR-24-Caldecott Tunnel Overnight Lane Closures Start Nov 30


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: November 24, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 24 Overnight Lane Closures for the Caldecott Tunnel

Contra Costa County – Caltrans has scheduled overnight work in Bores #2 and #3 of the Caldecott Tunnel the week of Monday November 30 through Thursday December 3. Two lanes of SR-24 (SR-24) both eastbound and westbound will remain open to traffic while the tunnel bores are closed. The lane closures are scheduled during the following time periods:

• Monday November 30 at 9:30 PM until Tuesday December 1 at 4:30 AM.
• Tuesday December 1 at 9:30 PM until Wednesday December 2 at 4:30 AM
• Wednesday December 2 at 9:30 PM until Thursday December 3 at 4:30 AM.
• Thursday December 3 at 9:30 PM until Friday December 4 at 4:30 AM,
Bore #3 closed only.


Motorists should drive with caution through the work zone.

Get real-time traffic on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4 .

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

State Route 24 - Caldecott Tunnels-Mandatory Emergency Response Drill-Overnight Tunnel Closure-Feb 20

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: February 10, 2015
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala Contact: Bob Haus
Phone: 510/286-5206 Phone: 510/286-5576

For Immediate Release

State Route 24 - Caldecott Tunnels
Mandatory Emergency Response Drill-Overnight Tunnel Closures
Start Friday, February 20 at 10:00 PM

ALAMEDA and CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct its annual mandatory emergency response drill at the State Route 24 (SR-24) – Caldecott Tunnel (Bore #4), Westbound, between Oakland and Orinda.

The mandatory four-hour emergency response drill begins Friday, February 20 at 10:00 PM and concludes Saturday, February 21 at 4:00 AM. The exercise is weather permitting. This drill was rescheduled from December 2014 to February 2015 due to weather.

For the safety of crews and the public, Bore 4 will be closed. Traffic will be redirected to Bore 3 during the drill. Bores 1 and 2 will remain open during the exercise.

Traffic control and message signs will be provided ahead of the tunnel bores to help direct motorists.

The mandatory emergency response drill will be a coordinated effort including the CHP, Oakland Fire Department, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, and Caltrans-Tunnels & Tubes Department Staff.

During this exercise, there will be fire simulation, crash simulation, and simulated smoke. Motorists should expect delays and plan for extra travel time.

For the latest Caltrans information, go to our District website at: www.dot.ca.gov/dist4
Or visit www.caledcott-tunnel.org for additional information and updates.

You can also follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter/com/CaltransD4
Caltrans appreciates your patience as we maintain California’s highways and tunnels.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

State Route 24-Caldecott Tunnels-Overnight Closures-Mandatory Drills-Dec 12 at 10:00 PM

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: November 18, 2014
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala Contact: Bob Haus
Phone: 510/286-5206 Phone: 510/286-5576

State Route 24 - Caldecott Tunnels
Mandatory Emergency Response Drill-Overnight Tunnel Closures
Start Friday, December 12 at 10:00 PM

ALAMEDA COUNTY and CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct its annual mandatory emergency response drill at the State Route 24 (SR-24) – Caldecott Tunnels, Westbound, between Oakland and Orinda.

The mandatory six-hour emergency response drill begins Friday, December 12 at 10:00 PM and concludes Saturday, December 13 at 4:00 AM. The exercise is weather permitting.

For the safety of crews and the public, Bore 4 will be closed. Traffic will be redirected to Bore 3 during the drill. Bores 1 and 2 will remain open during the exercise.

Traffic control and message signs will be provided ahead of the tunnel bores to help direct motorists.

The emergency management exercise will be a coordinated effort including the CHP, Oakland Fire Department, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, and Caltrans-Tunnels & Tubes Department Staff.

During this exercise, there will be fire simulation, crash simulation, and simulated smoke. Motorists should expect delays and plan for extra travel time.

For the latest Caltrans information, go to our District website at: www.dot.ca.gov/dist4
Or follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter/com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we maintain California’s highways and tunnels.
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