I-80 Meridian Bridge in Vacaville Reopens Aug 15 and I-80 Midway Bridge in Dixon Closes Sept 6

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: August 15, 2017
District: 4-Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Meridian Bridge At I-80 in Vacaville Reopens
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Midway Bridge At I-80 in Dixon Closes
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Overnight I-80 Full Highway Closures During Midway Bridge Demolition

SOLANO COUNTY— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has completed its retrofit work on the Interstate-80 (I-80) Meridian Road Bridge and is scheduled to reopen the Meridian Bridge at approximately 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

After reopening the Meridian Bridge, Caltrans will shift work to the I-80 Midway Road Bridge and start the long-term closure of the Midway Bridge on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Both bridges are located above eastbound and westbound I-80 in and near the cities of Vacaville and Dixon in rural Solano County.

Midway Bridge To Close For Demolition and Rebuild -Starting September 6, 2017
Caltrans will completely CLOSE the I-80 Midway Road Bridge starting the morning of September 6 in preparation of its demolition and rebuild. Caltrans will release a more specific closure time as soon as additional information is available. The Midway Bridge will remain CLOSED until the new Midway Bridge is completed as early as spring 2018.

Project Benefits
This project retrofits the existing Meridian Road Bridge and will demolish and rebuild the Midway Road Bridge. The work seismically retrofits these bridges and brings them up to the latest seismic safety standards.

Midway Road Bridge Closure-Detour Routes
Shortly after the Meridian Road Bridge is reopened, Midway Road Bridge across I-80 will be closed continuously until spring-summer 2018. During the construction of the new Midway Road Bridge, the Meridian Road Bridge above I-80 and just west of the Midway Road Bridge will remain OPEN and serve as a general detour.


I-80 Overnight Full Highway Closure-Overnight September 9, 2017
During the demolition of the Midway Road Bridge starting the night of September 9, 2017 until the morning of September 10, 2017, eastbound and westbound I-80 will be closed overnight at Midway Road. A short detour onto frontage roads near the bridge will be in effect. Caltrans will release more detailed times as soon as additional information is available.

All work is weather dependent.

Motorists should expect delays and watch for detours signs and flaggers. The CHP will assist with traffic controls.

Construction Zone Activity
Residents and businesses near the Midway Bridge may temporarily experience increased construction noise.

Get additional project information:
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Caltrans

Get 24/7 traffic updates on 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY

Or see our Caltrans I-80 Meridian/Midway Road Bridges Project website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/80midwaymeridianbridge/

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways and bridges.

Please #BeWorkZoneAlert
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Meridian Road Bridge AT I-80 Vacaville Long-Term Closure Starts May 19

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: May 16, 2017
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Meridian Road Bridge at I-80-Vacaville
Long-Term Bridge Closure
Starts 6:30 AM Friday, May 19, 2017
Overnight Closures on I-80
This Weekend

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the Interstate-80 (I-80) Meridian Road Bridge (Bridge #23-0147) continuously for approximately four months starting on Friday, May 19 at 6:30 AM. The bridge is located above westbound and eastbound I-80 in Vacaville.

The closure will allow Caltrans to perform bridge retrofit work which is scheduled to be completed in approximately four months. All work is weather permitting.

Long-Term Meridian Bridge Closure with Detours
During the long-term closure of the I-80 Meridian Road Bridge, nearby residents and businesses are advised to use the I-80 Midway Road Bridge just east of the Meridian Bridge as a general detour.

Westbound I-80 Overnight Closure and Detours
Saturday May 21-Sunday May 22
To ensure public and worker safety, during the one-night, partial demolition of the Meridian Bridge, a full overnight closure of westbound and eastbound I-80 between Meridian Road and Midway Road will be in effect Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 PM until Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 AM.

A short detour onto frontage roads near the bridge will be in effect. Detour signs will be posted. CHP will assist with traffic controls. \

Project Benefits
This project will retrofit the existing Meridian Road Bridge and will eventually demolish and rebuild the Midway Road Bridge. The work will seismically retrofit these bridges and bring them up to the latest seismic safety standards.

Online Information
For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/caltransd4

Or for additional information regarding our Caltrans I-80 Meridian Road Bridge and Midway Road Bridge Project, go to our project website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/80midwaymeridianbridge/index.html

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways and bridges. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.
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