Monday, November 14, 2016

U.S. 101 Sonoma County- Petaluma Bridge Signal Activation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

State of California • Department of Transportation

Date: November 10, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Alejandro Lopez
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 101 Petaluma River Bridge Construction Project
Signal Activation and Pedestrian Crossing Signal Activation
Monday, November 14, 2016

SONOMA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will activate traffic signals at U.S. Route 101 Kastania Road/Petaluma Boulevard South Interchange. Caltrans will also activate an on-demand pedestrian crossing signal at the Caltrans Park and Ride lot located at 2100 Petaluma Blvd South.

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

If work is delayed due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled. Please drive cautiously through the construction zone, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, and please #BeWorkZoneAlert.

For more information about this Caltrans construction project, visit the website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101petalumablvd
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Thursday, November 10, 2016

I-80 Carquinez Bridge Overnight Lane Closures wk Nov 14


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

__________________________________________________________

Date: November 10, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Nighttime Lane/Ramp Closures Scheduled for Interstate 80 (I-80) Carquinez Bridge –
November 14 through November 18


Crockett/Vallejo, Calif. – Caltrans is conducting work for a project to resurface Interstate 80 (I-80) across the Carquinez and Zampa Bridges between Crockett in Contra Costa County and Vallejo in Solano County.

The following closures will impact I-80 eastbound and westbound across the Carquinez and Zampa Bridges nightly:

• There will no overnight closures the nights of Thursday November 10 and Friday November 11.

• I-80 WB will have nightly lane reductions Monday November 14 through Friday November 18 from 8:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following day.

• I-80 EB and the I-80 eastbound ramps at Pomona Street in Crockett may have lane closures intermittently during the above time periods.

More information is available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/carquinezzampabridgesmaint/

Motorists should drive with caution through the work zone. Get real-time traffic on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.

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Overnight Onramp Closure NB SR13 At Moraga Start Nov 14


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

__________________________________________________________
Date: November 10, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weeklong Full On-Ramp Closure on State Route 13 Northbound
at Moraga Avenue in Alameda County
November 14 through November 19

Oakland, Calif. – Caltrans will begin a 6-day full on-ramp closure in order to rebuild the ramp roadway pavement as part of the Storm Damage Repair Project on State Route 13 (SR-13) at Moraga Avenue in Alameda County.

The project is located east of the on ramp shoulder of northbound SR-13 (NB SR-13). The purpose of the project is to repair the slope and prevent further slide damage to the hillside. The project includes constructing earth retaining structures with a replanting project to follow construction.

The Moraga Avenue on ramp to SR-13 northbound from Thornhill Drive westbound in the Montclair neighborhood is anticipated to be closed during the following time period:

• Monday November 14 from 12:00 AM until Saturday November 19 at 12:00 PM (6 full days).

Additionally:

• SR-13 NB in the area of Moraga Avenue will be reduced to one lane intermittently from Monday November 14 through Saturday November 19 during the following non-commute hours:
 12:00 AM until 6:00 AM
 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
 8:00 PM until 11:59 PM.

Detour signs will be in place to redirect motorists towards alternate routes. Construction vehicle traffic and noise may be experienced in and near the construction area and Fernwood Drive.

More information is available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/13storm/.

Motorists should drive with caution through the work zone.

Get real-time traffic on Caltrans

Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4.

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


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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Real McCoy Ferry Closed for Overnight Maint Thurs Nov 10

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: November 8, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Real McCoy II Ferry Closed For Overnight Maintenance
Starting Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:00 PM

SOLANO COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry to perform overnight preventive maintenance.

The Real McCoy II is scheduled to be closed Thursday, November 10 at 10:00 PM until the morning of Friday, November 11 at 4:00 AM. All work is weather permitting.

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.

The delta region ferry normally runs scheduled crossings every 20 minutes, on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour.

Real McCoy II Ferry Detour
During the overnight service interruption of the Real McCoy Ferry, motorists are advised to use the J-Mack Ferry on State Route 220 or the Miner Slough Bridge on State Route 84 to travel overnight between Ryer Island and neighboring communities in Sacramento and Solano counties.

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

You can also find additional information on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/
Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaltransD4
Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the ferries.
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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Overnight Connector Closure WB I-580 to WB I-80 Nov 3


State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

__________________________________________________________

Date: November 3, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Shannon Brinias
Phone: (510) 286-5543


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



UPDATE: Overnight Connector Closure
Interstate 580 –Interstate 80 Connector in Emeryville
November 3 through November 4

Emeryville, Calif. – Caltrans is conducting work requiring overnight full closure of the Interstate 580 westbound connector to Interstate 80 eastbound in Emeryville in Alameda County to facilitate work on a structure painting project. Details of the closures are as follows:

• The connector from I-580 WB to I-80 EB will be closed to traffic from Thursday November 3 through Friday November 4 from 11:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following day.
• The on ramp to I-580 WB at MacArthur Boulevard will be closed to traffic during the same time period.
• Signage will guide motorists to detour routes around the closures.

This serves as an update to the Traffic Advisory issued on October 24th.

More information about this project can be obtained at the following website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/80580structurerehab/.

Motorists should drive with caution through the work zone.

Get real-time traffic on Caltrans Quickmaps: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Or follow Caltrans on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CaltransD4. Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert.



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SR-29 Napa County-Retro Reflective Sign Installation

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: November 3, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Phone: (510) 286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 29-Napa County
Retro Reflective Sign Installation
Overnight Ramp and Full Highway Closures
Continuing Through November 21

NAPA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has started installing new retro-reflective signs at several locations on State Route 29 (SR-29) in Napa County. The new signs will be located on SR-29 between Trower Avenue and State Route 12 (SR-12).

To ensure worker and public safety, the following highway locations and ramps and will be closed at various dates from 8:00 PM-5:00 AM on northbound SR-29 and 9:00 PM-5:00 AM on southbound SR-29 intermittently through November 21, 2016. Caltrans will make additional announcements for sign work continuing after November 21.

SR-29 Napa County-Overnight Ramp and Highway Closures
• NB - On-Ramp from North Kelly Rd.
• NB Btwn the Connector on-ramp from W Imola Ave/Rte 121 and On-ramp from First St
• NB - Between On-ramp from EB First St. and Off-ramp to Trancas St/Redwood Rd
• NB –Off and ON-Ramps to and from Lincoln Ave.
• NB - Between Airport Blvd./SR 12 and Jct. SR 221/Soscol Rd.
• NB - Between Jct. SR 12 and West Imola Ave./Rte. 121 Separation
• SB - Between Off-ramp to Trancas St/Redwood Rd. and On-ramp from Solano Ave
• SB - Connector Off-Ramp to W. Imola Ave./NB SR 121
• SB - Off-Ramp to Redwood Rd. PM 13.17
• SB - Off-ramp to First St. PM 11.56
• SB - On-Ramp from Redwood Rd.

Please follow detour signs during closures. All work is weather permitting.
The new signs are illuminated by motorists’ headlights, making them more visible than traditional signage, and don’t require electricity.

For additional information regarding retro-reflective signs, watch our Caltrans Newsflash
https://youtu.be/za_thqHA92I

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


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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

SR-12 Santa Rosa Night Highway Ramp Closures Start Nov 6


TRAFFIC ADVISORY

State of California • Department of Transportation __________________________________________________________


Date: November 2, 2016
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Alejandro Lopez
Phone: (510) 286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Route 12-Santa Rosa
Overnight Full Highway and Ramp Closures
Week of November 6 - November 11, 2016

SONOMA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has begun installing new retro-reflective signs at several locations on State Route 12 (SR-12) in Sonoma County. The work started in early October. The next phase begins November 6 and will continue for approximately 1 week.

The new signs are illuminated by motorists’ headlights, making them more visible than traditional signage, and don’t require electricity.

To ensure worker and public safety, the following locations along SR-12 will be closed overnight. Motorists should expect delays:

Overnight Full Highway Closures

Westbound SR-12
• Westbound SR-12 between Farmers Lane and Maple/Brookwood Avenue in Santa Rosa will be closed at various dates from Sunday, November 6 until Friday, November 11 starting each night at 11:00 PM until approximately 5:00 AM the following morning.

Eastbound SR-12
• Eastbound SR-12 between Fulton Road/N. Wright Road and Dutton Ave. in Santa Rosa will be closed at various dates from Sunday, November 6 until Friday, November 11 starting each night at 7:00PM until approximately 5:00 AM the following mornings.
• Eastbound SR-12 between the Connector Off-Ramp to SR-101 and the Off-Ramp to South E St. in Santa Rosa will be closed at various dates from Sunday, November 6 until Friday, November 11 starting each night at 7:00PM until approximately 5:00 AM the following mornings

Overnight Ramp Closures

Westbound SR-12
When ramp closures are necessary on westbound SR-12, ramps will be closed from 11:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings. The following ramps may be closed intermittently starting November 6 until November 11:
• Westbound SR-12 on-ramp from Farmers Lane
• Westbound SR-12 off-ramp to South E. Street (Maple/Brookwood Avenue)
• Westbound/Eastbound connector to Northbound U.S. Highway 101

Eastbound SR-12
When ramp closures are necessary on eastbound SR-12, ramps will be closed from 7:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings. The following ramps may be closed intermittently starting November 6 until November 11:

• Eastbound SR-12 connector to Northbound and Southbound U.S. Highway 101
• Eastbound SR-12 off-ramp to Stony Point Road
• Eastbound SR-12 off-ramp to South E Street (Bennett Valley Road)

Please watch for detour signs during closures.

For additional information regarding retro-reflective signs, watch our Caltrans Newsflash
https://youtu.be/za_thqHA92I

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

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