REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION TO REMOVE LEANING OR DEAD TREES ALONG HWY 13 NORTHBOUND ROADWAY BEGINS NEXT MONDAY

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date:               March 15, 2013

District:          4 – Alameda County Contact:        Gregory Townsend 

Phone: 510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION TO REMOVE LEANING OR DEAD TREES ALONG HWY 13 NORTHBOUND ROADWAY BEGINS NEXT MONDAY

ALAMEDA COUNTY – To insure safety of freeway commuters, Caltrans will conduct tree removal construction at 9 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2013 to remove select trees along northbound State Route (SR) -13.

No lane closures are scheduled at this time.

The removal construction is crucial to maintain roadway operations. All of the trees identified for removal are leaning, dead and/or diseased. Removal will occur at various points along the northbound stretch of SR-13 between Redwood Road and the Moraga Avenue onramp.

Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) may be used along the route to notify motorists of all removal construction activities. Motorists are reminded to stay away from removal construction sites and crews during operations, which may involve large cranes and trucks, and grinding equipment.

Motorists are strongly urged to drive cautiously through this construction zone and, in the event of inclement weather, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways. Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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NORTHBOUND SR-13 ONRAMP WILL CLOSE TEMPORARILY DUE TO TREE REMOVAL

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date:               February 13, 2013

District:          4 – Alameda County Contact:                        Gregory Townsend Phone: 510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORTHBOUND SR-13 ONRAMP WILL CLOSE TEMPORARILY DUE TO TREE REMOVAL

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Caltrans will close the Broadway Terrace onramp along the northbound segment of State Route (SR) 13 on Thursday, February 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to conduct off-road tree removal maintenance.

The closure is necessary to allow maintenance crews to safely remove the ailing tree, which could potentially create a hazard along the freeway. Motorists should expect a minimal delay as maintenance crews conduct removal operations, which may involve large cranes and trucks.

Motorists are strongly urged to drive cautiously through this construction zone and, in the event of inclement weather, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways. Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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ONRAMP AND RIGHT LANE CLOSURE ON NORTHBOUND SR-13 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 P.M

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: December 20, 2012

District: 4 – Alameda County Contact: Gregory Townsend, Public Information Officer Phone: 510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ONRAMP AND RIGHT LANE CLOSURE ON NORTHBOUND SR-13 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 P.M.

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Caltrans has closed Moraga Avenue onramp and the northbound number 2 lane of State Route (SR) 13 from Moraga Avenue to Broadway Avenue to remove a damaged tree hanging over the roadway.

The lane closure will allow maintenance crews to safely remove the tree from the road as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to exercise caution as you approach all this critical maintenance operation.

The Department of Transportation apologizes for any potential disruptions and inconveniences during this time, as we continue to make safety our top priority. Be alert for workers and please "Slow for the Cone Zone”.

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