U.S. 101 Drainage Repair and Paving Project Lane Closures to Begin September 2

Date:              August 26, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Drainage Repair and Paving Project

Lane Closures to Begin September 2

SONOMA COUNTY – Caltrans has scheduled a drainage repair and paving project to begin on Tuesday night, September 2.  The project will begin with left lane and median shoulder closures on northbound and southbound U.S. 101 between the U.S. 101/State Route 128 Interchange and the Sonoma County/Mendocino County line.

Drainage Repair

• Lane closures will continue for about two weeks, beginning Tuesday night, September 2.
• One lane will remain open in each direction, but motorists should expect travel delay and allow additional time to reach their destination.

Paving

• Following the drainage installation, southbound U.S. 101 will be paved between the Sonoma County/Mendocino County line and the U.S. 101/State Route 128 Interchange
• Work will continue until the end of September.
• There will be various lane closures during this night work.  Lane closures and work will be announced as soon as the work is scheduled.

If this work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during these closures.

For more information about Caltrans projects in Sonoma County, visit the webpage at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4 and click on Sonoma County.

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U.S. 101/State Route 116 Construction Full Closures of SR 116 at U.S. 101 Planned for Falsework Installation

Date:              July 17, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101/State Route 116 Construction

Full Closures of SR 116 at U.S. 101 Planned for Falsework Installation

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Next week Caltrans will install falsework for a northbound bridge over State Route 116. Falsework is a temporary structure that supports the components of a bridge during construction. There will be full closures of State Route 116 at U.S. 101, Monday night, July 21, through Friday night, July 25.  

Closure Schedule

Monday night through Thursday night, July 21 - 24

• Eastbound SR 116 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Westbound SR 116 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Friday night, July 25

• Eastbound SR 116 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Westbound SR 116 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Detour: Traffic may detour to Caulfield Lane and S. McDowell Boulevard.

If this work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during these closures.

For more information about this Caltrans construction project, please visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd, or follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.

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Construction Begins for College Avenue Widening Project at U.S. 101 Weeknight Road Closures to Begin Wednesday Night, May 21

Date:              May 21, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          (510) 286-5445

Construction Begins for College Avenue Widening Project at U.S. 101

Weeknight Road Closures to Begin Wednesday Night, May 21

Santa Rosa –Caltrans will begin work this week to relocate sewer and water lines on College Avenue, between Cleveland Avenue and Morgan Street.

On Wednesday night, May 21, Caltrans will close College Avenue between Cleveland Avenue and the Interchange.  Vehicles will be able to reach the ARCO Gas Station and Subway restaurant adjacent to the freeway on-ramp, but through traffic will not be allowed between the southbound U.S. 101 freeway on-ramp/off-ramp and Cleveland Avenue.

• Standard closure hours of College Avenue for utility relocation:

Monday – Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• Detour: Morgan Street to 9^th Street to Cleveland Avenue.

• No closures are scheduled for Friday night, May 23.

This project will widen College Avenue at US 101 between Cleveland Avenue to the west and Morgan Avenues to the east of the interchange. Improvements include new bicycle lanes and pedestrian sidewalks in either direction, a second left-turn lane for eastbound College Avenue approach to the northbound US 101 on-ramp, and an extension of the westbound College Avenue to northbound Cleveland Avenue right-turn lane that will start at Morgan Avenue. New replacement traffic signals within project limits will provide further enhancement to the interchange.

When completed, there will be reduced congestion, improved safety, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle access, and improved traffic flow at the U.S. 101/College Avenue Interchange.

For more information about the project, visit the Department’s website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101collegeave.

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U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction Girder Installation Rescheduled

Date:              May 16, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction

Girder Installation Rescheduled

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Caltrans has rescheduled full closures of southbound U.S. 101 at the Petaluma Bridge in order to install girders for a new bridge being built between the current northbound and southbound bridges. When the crane is in operation over the river, there will be brief closures for river traffic on Tuesday night, June 10. Petaluma Boulevard South will be closed Wednesday night, June 11 and Friday night, June 13.

Southbound U.S. 101 Closure Schedule

• Tuesday night, May 27 – Thursday night, May 29 (3 nights)
  10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Friday night, May 30
  11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Crane will be moved to south side of the Petaluma River during week of June 2.

• Monday night, June 9

10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Tuesday night, June 10 – River traffic will have flagger.

10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Wednesday night, June 11 and Thursday night, June 12
  10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Friday  night, June 13

11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Detour: southbound U.S. 101 traffic will exit at State Route 116/Lakeville Highway, turn left on Lakeville Highway, continue to State Route 37, and turn right to return to U.S. 101 (detour is approximately 17 miles, or 20 minutes).

Petaluma Boulevard South Closures at U.S. 101

• Wednesday night, June 11
  9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Friday night, June 13

10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Detour: Route will vary depending on location. Please follow detour signs.

If this work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during these closures.

For more information about this Caltrans construction project, please visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd, or follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.

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U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction Closures Planned for Girder Installation

Date:              May 2, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction

Closures Planned for Girder Installation

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Caltrans is scheduling full closures of southbound U.S. 101 at the Petaluma Bridge in order to install girders for a new bridge being built between the current northbound and southbound bridges. When the crane is in operation over the river, there will be brief closures for river traffic. Petaluma Boulevard South will also be closed Monday night, June 2 and Wednesday night, June 4.

Southbound U.S. 101 Closure Schedule

• Monday night, May 19 – Thursday night, May 22
  10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Thursday night, May 29
  10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Friday night, May 30
  11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Monday night, June 2

9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Tuesday night, June 3

10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Wednesday night, June 4
  9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Detour: southbound U.S. 101 traffic will exit at State Route 116/Lakeville Highway, turn left on Lakeville Highway, continue to State Route 37, and turn right to return to U.S. 101 (detour is approximately 17 miles, or 20 minutes).

Petaluma Boulevard South Closures at U.S. 101

• Monday night, June 2 and Wednesday night, June 4
  9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Detour: Route will vary depending on location. Please follow detour signs.

Petaluma River Closures

• Monday night, June 2 – Wednesday night, June 4
  10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

If this work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during these closures.

For more information about this Caltrans construction project, please visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd, or follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.

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U.S. 101 Old Redwood Highway Interchange Improvement Project Bridge Demolition and Full Freeway Closure on Saturday Night, March 22

Date:              March 21, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Old Redwood Highway Interchange Improvement Project

Bridge Demolition and Full Freeway Closure on Saturday Night, March 22

Petaluma, Sonoma County –Caltrans has scheduled lane and ramp closures for the Old Redwood Highway Interchange Improvement project in Petaluma.

Bridge Demolition, Saturday Night / Sunday Morning, March 22 - 23

There will be a full freeway closure of U.S. 101 in the northbound and southbound directions on Saturday night / Sunday morning, March 22 - 23, for bridge demolition.

• Northbound U.S. 101 will be closed at the Old Redwood Highway Interchange Saturday night, March 22, from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday morning, March 23. Detour: Exit at Old Redwood Highway, turn right, continue to State Route 116/Gravenstein Highway in Cotati, and return to northbound U.S. 101.

• Southbound U.S. 101 will be closed at Old Redwood Highway Interchange from 11 p.m. Saturday night, March 22, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday morning, March 23. 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.

• Prior to the full closure hours, there will be one-lane freeway closures in the northbound and southbound directions from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday night.

• After the full closure hours, there will be one-lane freeway closures in the northbound and southbound directions from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday morning.

• The northbound and southbound loop on-ramps will be closed during bridge demolition.

• Demolition is a noisy activity, and residents and businesses may experience additional noise during this activity.

Bridge Demolition for Southbound Side

Caltrans will also have a full closure of southbound U.S. 101 at Redwood Highway North/Petaluma Boulevard North.  The work is expected to take place Saturday night, March 29, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This work will be scheduled when favorable weather conditions can be confirmed.

If this work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during these closures.

Additional Information

Motorists are adjusting to the new alignment of lanes at the Old Redwood Highway interchange.  However, Caltrans would like to remind drivers not to block intersections.  Please wait until the roadway is clear ahead of you before driving through an intersection. Drivers who block an intersection slow down the flow of traffic for everybody.

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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U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma Northbound U.S. 101 Traffic Shift Scheduled for Saturday Morning, January 11

Date:              January 7, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma Northbound U.S. 101 Traffic Shift Scheduled for Saturday Morning, January 11

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Construction continues for the U.S. 101/State Route 116 Interchange Project and the U.S. 101 Petaluma Boulevard South Interchange Project.

Traffic Shift for Northbound U.S. 101

Saturday morning, January 11, Caltrans has scheduled a traffic shift for northbound U.S. 101 at the State Route 116 interchange. Northbound traffic will to be shifted to the left across the median to the southbound bridge. There will be two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes sharing the same bridge. After passing over SR 116, northbound traffic will shift to the right and return to the original roadway. This traffic shift will remain in effect until late 2014 while the old northbound bridge over SR 116 is removed and replaced with a new bridge.

Northbound and southbound lanes will be separated by a concrete barrier, and the speed limit in the construction zone will reduced to 45 MPH. It is essential for the safety of motorists and construction workers that this speed limit is observed. This speed limit will be enforced by the California Highway Patrol. 

U.S. 101 Lane and Ramp Closures

• One lane of northbound U.S. 101 will be closed Wednesday night, January 8, and Thursday night, January 9, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Friday night, January 10, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

• One lane of southbound U.S. 101 will be closed Thursday night, January 9, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and Friday night, January 10, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

• The northbound U.S. 101 off-ramp to SR 116 will be closed Friday night, January 10, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• The eastbound and westbound on-ramp from State Route 116 to northbound U.S. 101 will be closed Friday night, January 10, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

For more information about the project, please visit our website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd/. Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.

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Storm Drain Inspection on Northbound U.S. 101 in San Jose

Today’s Date:          December 12, 2013                                                                                    
District:                     District 4, Oakland

Contact:                    Bernard Walik

Phone:                      510.286.5705

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Storm Drain Inspection on Northbound U.S. 101 in San Jose

Santa Clara County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will inspect underground storm drains on northbound U.S. 101 for the next four consecutive nights (except Saturday and Sunday). This work will require the closing of no more than two lanes out of five from 13^th Street to the northbound I-880 connector. Work will be conducted during the evening from 9:00 p.m. to no later than 5:00 a.m. the following day. In addition, there will be ramp and connector closures as follows:

Ramp Closure: 13^th Street on-ramp to northbound U.S.101.

Northbound Detour: Take northbound 13^th Street / Oakland Road to westbound Commercial Street / Old Bayshore Highway to the northbound U.S.101 on-ramp.

Southbound Detour: Take southbound 13^th Street / Oakland Road to westbound East Hedding Street, then turn right onto 10^th Street and turn left onto Old Bayshore Highway to northbound U.S. 101 on-ramp

Connector Closed:  I-880 northbound connector closure

Detour:  Continue to northbound U.S. 101 and take the following loop ramps to southbound I-880 to southbound U.S. 101 connector to northbound I-880.

  

Advance warning changeable message signs and detour signs are in place to assist motorists traveling in the area. Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the area and please “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma

Date:              December 10, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma

Full Closures Planned at SR 116 and U.S. 101 Kastania Overcrossing

Traffic Shift Rescheduled for Northbound U.S. 101 on Tuesday Night, December 17

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Construction continues for the U.S. 101/State Route 116 Interchange Project and the U.S. 101 Petaluma Boulevard South Interchange Project.

Full Closures of State Route 116 at U.S. 101

• State Route 116 will be closed Thursday night, December 12, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Friday night, December 13, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour: During this closure, traffic may detour to Caulfield Lane and S. McDowell Boulevard.

• Demolition of the northbound U.S. 101 bridge structure is scheduled for later in the month.  This demolition will also require a full closure of SR 116. More details regarding closure hours and detours will be forthcoming once the plan is fully established.

Traffic Shift for Northbound U.S. 101 Rescheduled

Tuesday night, December 17, Caltrans has scheduled a traffic shift for northbound U.S. 101 at the State Route 116 interchange.  Southbound U.S. 101 traffic will be shifted to the right shoulder. This shift will allow northbound traffic to be shifted to the left across the median to the southbound bridge. There will be two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes sharing the same bridge. After passing over SR 116, northbound traffic will shift to the right and return to the original roadway. This traffic shift will remain in effect until summer or fall of 2014 while the old northbound bridge over SR 116 is removed and replaced with a new bridge.

Northbound and southbound lanes will be separated by a concrete barrier, and the speed limit in the construction zone will reduced to 45 MPH. It is essential for the safety of motorists and construction workers that this speed limit is observed. This speed limit will be enforced by the California Highway Patrol. 

U.S. 101 Ramp Closures

• The northbound U.S. 101 off-ramp to SR 116 will be closed Tuesday night, December 17, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• The northbound U.S. 101 on-ramp from SR 116 will be closed Tuesday night, December 10, and Wednesday night, December 11, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Full Closure of U.S. 101 at the Kastania Overcrossing

• An additional full closure is planned for northbound and southbound U.S. 101 on Friday night, December 20 to remove falsework from the Kastania Overcrossing, just south of the Petaluma Boulevard South interchange.
• Northbound U.S. 101 will be closed at the Kastania Overcrossing Friday night, December 20, from 11:59 p.m. to 7 a.m. Detour: Traffic will exit at a temporary off-ramp to Petaluma Boulevard South and return to northbound U.S. 101 at the Petaluma Boulevard South on-ramp.
• Southbound U.S. 101 will be closed Friday, December 20, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour: Take SR 116/Lakeville Highway to SR 37 and continue to southbound U.S. 101.

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

For more information about the project, please visit our website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd/. Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101.

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U.S. 101 Airport Blvd. Interchange Project Freeway Closures for Falsework Installation Rescheduled

Date:              October 11, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Airport Blvd. Interchange Project

Freeway Closures for Falsework Installation Rescheduled

SONOMA COUNTY – In October Caltrans is planning full freeway closures of U.S. 101 at Airport Boulevard in order to install falsework to begin construction of a new bridge. Falsework is a temporary structure that will support the components of a bridge during construction.

• Southbound U.S. 101 at Airport Boulevard will be closed Wednesday night, October 23, and Thursday night, October 24, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Detour: Exit on Shiloh Road and turn left. Continue to Old Redwood Highway and turn right. Turn right on Fulton Road and continue to the southbound U.S. 101 loop on-ramp. Note: Both the southbound U.S. 101 on-ramp and off-ramp will be closed during this construction activity..

• Northbound U.S. 101 at Airport Boulevard will be closed Friday night, October 25, and Saturday night, October 26, from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour: Exit on Fulton Road and turn left to Old Redwood Highway. Turn left on Shiloh Road and continue to the Northbound U.S. 101 On-ramp. Note: the northbound loop on-ramp to Airport Boulevard will also be closed during this construction activity.

This work is weather dependent. If it is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled for a later time. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.  Please remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The California Highway Patrol will be on site during these closures.

Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma10, or for more information about the project, visit the webpage at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101airportblvd/.

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U.S. 101 Airport Blvd. Interchange Project Recommended Detour for Northbound U.S. 101 Airport Blvd. Off-Ramp

Date:              August 13, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Airport Blvd. Interchange Project

Recommended Detour for Northbound U.S. 101 Airport Blvd. Off-Ramp

SONOMA COUNTY – Caltrans has issued the following traffic advisory for airport passengers and visitors attending the Wings over Wine Country Air Show at the Charles M. Schultz-Sonoma County Airport on August 17^th and 18^th, 2013.

Approximately 10,000 visitors are expected each day for the Wings over Wine County Air Show.  Since the U.S. 101 Airport Boulevard Interchange is an active construction project, and the northbound Airport Boulevard off-ramp is closed for construction, airport passengers and air show visitors should expect delays and allow additional time to reach their destination.

Detour: Due to expected high demand on the northbound Fulton Road off-ramp, motorists are advised to detour to the Shiloh Road off-ramp, turn left, cross over the freeway, merge right onto the on-ramp for southbound U.S. 101, and proceed to the southbound Airport Boulevard off-ramp. Southbound U.S. 101 travelers can proceed to the southbound Airport Boulevard off-ramp as usual.

For more information about the U.S. 101 Airport Boulevard Interchange project, visit the webpage at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101airportblvd/. For information about ongoing construction activities, call the message line at (707) 781-2245. Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101

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