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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State Route 24-Caldecott Tunnel Drill-To Be Rescheduled in 2015

State of California • Department of Transportation

NEWS ADVISORY

Date: December 17, 2014
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510-286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


State Route 24-Caldecott Tunnel

Mandatory Emergency Response Drill

To Be Rescheduled in 2015


ALAMEDA and CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES – Due to the recent severe weather in the San Francisco Bay Area, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has postponed the Mandatory Emergency Response Drill at the State Route 24 (SR-24) Caldecott Tunnel for the remainder of 2014.

Caltrans will strategize during the first part of January 2015 to select a date to include all of the coordinated participants, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), local fire districts, and first responders.

Caltrans will notify the public when a new 2015 date is finalized.

Remember, use headlights with wipers. And, drive with caution when raining.


“Move over” for Caltrans crews working on the shoulders. It’s the law.


For the latest California highway conditions, call 800-427-7623, or try Caltrans Quick Maps, and get links to the most up to date weather conditions on our Caltrans webpage at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/

You can also follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4


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