Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Emergency Electrical Repairs Estimated Time to Return to Service 4:30 PM

Date:             July 12, 2013

District:        4 - Oakland

Contact:       Vince Jacala

Phone:         510-286-5206

                                                                                                             

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Emergency Electrical Repairs

Estimated Time to Return to Service 4:30 PM

Solano County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has suspended service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to perform emergency electrical repair. The Real McCoy II was taken out of service at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12^th. 

The estimated time to return the Real McCoy II Ferry to regular service is 4:30 p.m.

The Real McCoy II also known as the Cache Slough Ferry, provides regular service on State Route 84 between Ryer Island and the city of Rio Vista in Solano County.

Real McCoy II Ferry Detour

During this service interruption, motorists are advised to use Highway 160 and the J-Mack Ferry along Highway 220.                   

For the latest information, motorists can call the Caltrans Ryer Island Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.

You can find more information including pictures, maps and facts on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

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EXTENDED CLOSURES OF MISSION BLVD/(SR-262) CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND

Date:  July 12, 2013

District:  4 – Alameda County

Contact:   Gregory Townsend

Phone:  510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          

                                   

EXTENDED CLOSURES OF MISSION BLVD/(SR-262)
CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND

ALAMEDA – All scheduled and extended closures of Mission Boulevard westbound lanes from July 12 through July 15, 2013, in the City of Fremont have been cancelled until further notice.

The closures were planned in order to facilitate initial construction of a new railroad underpass structure.

For additional information, visit 262 Mission Boulevard /Warren Avenue Improvements http://www.vta.org/bart/missionwarren.html

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Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82 Smart Corridor Project

Date:        July 9, 2013                      

District:   District 4 –Oakland           

Phone:    (510) 286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82

Smart Corridor Project

                         

San Mateo County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following lane closures for the week of July 8, 2013, through July 12,         2013 as part of the Route 82 (El Camino Real) Smart Corridor project.

Caltrans crews will install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) system that provides traffic management tools to manage traffic on local streets and State Route 82. Improvements include, a fiber optic communication system, interconnection of local and State traffic signals, trailblazer signs, message signs, vehicle detection systems and fixed cameras. This system will run from the City of San Bruno to Redwood City.

Partners include: (C/CAG) City and County of Associated Governments of San Mateo County, US Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the following Cities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City.

Construction is expected to be completed in October, 2013. (Weather Permitting)

Monday, July 8, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Howard Avenue & Brittan Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, July 8, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Brittan Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 9, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Howard Avenue & Brittan Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 9, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Driveway. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 9, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Brittan Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 9, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday July 9, one lane closed, Westbound, Route 82 connector, between Westbound Route 380 & Northbound Route 82. 12:01am to 4:01am.

Wednesday, July 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Driveway. 8:01pm to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, July 10, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, July 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off-ramp, between, Northbound Route 101 & Eastbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 5:01am.

Thursday, July 11, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Driveway. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, July 11, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, July 11, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off-ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Eastbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01am to 5:01am.

Friday, July 12, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, July 12, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

2 lanes will remain open to traffic during construction.

Changeable message signs will be in effect to help guide motorist through construction zones. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

"Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4 for the most recent project updates."

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Emergency Hydraulic Repairs No Estimated Time to Return to Service

Date:             July 8, 2013

District:        4 - Oakland

Contact:       Vince Jacala

Phone:         510/286-5206

                                                                                                             

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Emergency Hydraulic Repairs

No Estimated Time to Return to Service

Solano County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has suspended service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to perform emergency hydraulic repairs. The Real McCoy II was taken out of service at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7^th. 

Currently, there is no estimated time to return the Real McCoy II Ferry to regular service.  Caltrans will make an announcement once a determination has been made.

The Real McCoy II also known as the Cache Slough Ferry, provides regular service on State Route 84 between Ryer Island and the city of Rio Vista in Solano County.

Real McCoy II Ferry Detour

During this service interruption, motorists are advised to use Highway 160 and the J-Mack Ferry along Highway 220.                   

For the latest information, motorists can call the Caltrans Ryer Island Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.

You can find more information including pictures, maps and facts on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

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Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82 Smart Corridor Project

Date:        June 28, 2013                      

District:   District 4 –Oakland           

Phone:    (510) 286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weekly Lane Closures for the San Mateo County Route 82

Smart Corridor Project

                         

San Mateo County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled the following lane closures for the week of July 1, 2013, through July 3,           2013 as part of the Route 82 (El Camino Real) Smart Corridor project.

Caltrans crews will install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) system that provides traffic management tools to manage traffic on local streets and State Route 82. Improvements include, a fiber optic communication system, interconnection of local and State traffic signals, trailblazer signs, message signs, vehicle detection systems and fixed cameras. This system will run from the City of San Bruno to Redwood City.

Partners include: (C/CAG) City and County of Associated Governments of San Mateo County, US Department of Transportation-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the following Cities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City.

Construction is expected to be completed in October, 2013. (Weather Permitting)

Monday, July 1, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Poplar Avenue & Hillside Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, July 1, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between San Felipe Avenue & Citation Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, July 1, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Poplar Avenue & Hillside Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, July 1, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, July 1, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Eastbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, July 1, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Southbound Route 101 & Westbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 5:01am.

Monday July 1, one lane closed, Westbound, Route 82 Connector, between Westbound Route 380 & Northbound Route 82. 12:01am to 5:01am.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Poplar Avenue & Hillside Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between San Felipe Avenue & Citation Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Hillside Drive & Poplar Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Westbound Peninsula Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Northbound Route 101 & Westbound Bayshore. 8:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, July 2, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 off ramp, between Southbound Route 101 & Westbound San Bruno Overcrossing. 11:01pm to 5:01am.

2 lanes will remain open to traffic during construction.

Changeable message signs will be in effect to help guide motorist through construction zones. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and expect delays.

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

"Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4 for the most recent project updates."

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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U.S. 101 Construction in Petaluma South Petaluma Blvd. On-Ramp to U.S. 101 to Close for Two Months

Date:              June 28, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Construction in Petaluma

South Petaluma Blvd. On-Ramp to U.S. 101 to Close for Two Months

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Caltrans is planning to close the northbound U.S. 101 on-ramp from South Petaluma Boulevard for approximately two months, beginning July 8, 2013, and continuing until at least August 30, 2013. This closure is necessary to construct temporary northbound on and off-ramps to accommodate construction of a new interchange.  

Detour: During this closure, motorists should travel north on Petaluma Boulevard South, turn right on East D. Street, turn right on Lakeville Street, continue to the U.S. 101/State Route 116 Interchange and take the northbound U.S. 101 on-ramp.

For more information about the project, please visit our website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd/. For information about current construction impacts, call the message line at (707) 781-2245. Follow us on Twitter: Caltrans District 4 @Sonoma101

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Emergency Ramp and lane Closures on Northbound Route 101 In East Palo Alto

Date:        June 28, 2013                      

District:   District 4 –Oakland           

Phone:    (510) 286-5574

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Emergency Ramp and lane Closures on Northbound Route 101

In East Palo Alto

                         

San Mateo County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the University on-ramp in East Palo Alto along with the Northbound #4 & #5 lanes on Route 101in East Palo Alto on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 10:00pm. to 5:00am.

This closure will allow work crews to repair a 4 inch utility water main that serves the Westside residents of Menlo Park. Crews will return on Tuesday or Wednesday with the same closures and same hours to complete the repair by paving.

Detour Signs will be posted to help guide motorist through the construction zone.

Motorists are strongly urged to drive cautiously through this construction zone and to

always 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.”

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Maps at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

"Follow us on Twitter @CaltransD4 for the most recent project updates."

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