Real McCoy II Ferry Scheduled For Preventive Maintenance Overnight Closure Thursday, May 9th

Date:        May 7, 2013

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

For Immediate Release

Real McCoy II Ferry Scheduled For Preventive Maintenance

Overnight Closure Thursday, May 9th

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily suspend service of the Real McCoy II Ferry overnight on Thursday,               May 9^th to perform regular preventive maintenance.

The Real McCoy II is scheduled to be closed Thursday, May 9th at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Friday, May 10th. 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 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 also find additional ferry facts, maps, schedules and pictures on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage at:

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

Caltrans appreciates your patience as crews perform this necessary maintenance.

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Westbound Highway 37-Near I-80 Interchange-Vallejo Two Lanes Closed Due to Crash

Date:        May 6, 2013

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westbound Highway 37-Near I-80 Interchange-Vallejo

Two Lanes Closed Due to Crash

SOLANO COUNTY – Two left lanes of westbound Highway 37 just east of Fairgrounds Drive near the I-80/Highway 37 interchange in Vallejo are blocked due to an injury crash and an emergency helicopter landing in the vicinity.  

There is no estimated time of reopening the lanes at this time.  

Caltrans has activated its electronic message signs alerting motorists in the area. Drivers are advised to expect delays and if possible take alternate routes.  

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

Date:        May 3, 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 May 6, 2013, through May 10, 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, May 6, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Howard Avenue & Britton Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Poplar Avenue & Floribunda Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Drive. 8:01am to 2:03pm.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Brittan Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, May 6, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Howard Avenue & Brittan Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Poplar Avenue & Floribunda Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Brittan Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, May 7, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:01pm to 2:30pm.

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

Wednesday, May 8, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 3rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Wednesday, May 8, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, May 8, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Poplar Avenue & Floribunda Avenue 8:01am to 2:30pm.

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

Wednesday, May 8 one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, between, Britton Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, May 8, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue 10:01pm to 6:01am.

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

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

Thursday, May 9, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Thursday, May 9, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, May 9, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Poplar Avenue & Floribunda Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

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

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

Thursday, May 9, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 10:01pm to 6:01am.

Thursday, May 9, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 at Country Club Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Howard Avenue & Brittan Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between 43^rd Avenue & 27^th Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30am.

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Poplar Avenue & Floribunda Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Drive. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between Brittan Avenue & Howard Avenue. 8:01am to 2:30pm.

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

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Ralston Avenue & 3^rd Avenue. 10:01pm to 8:01am.

Friday, May 10, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 between 3^rd Avenue & Ralston Avenue. 10:01pm to 8:01am.

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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Rolling Block Freeway Closure in Livermore

Date:              May 3, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Marcus Wagner

Phone:          510-622-8758

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rolling Block Freeway Closure in Livermore

Alameda County – Sunday, May 3^rd California Highway Patrol (CHP) will assist Caltrans contractors to conduct two seven minute, rolling block closures along eastbound I-580 and westbound I-580 at the N. Livermore Avenue Undercrossing. Each brief closure will occur between 6:00 am and 7:00 am.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and encouraged to take alternate routes if necessary and also that traffic fines are doubled in construction zones.

Please “Slow For The Cone Zone.”

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U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma Next Week Caltrans to Close SR 116 at Night Caltrans to Begin Night Work at Old Redwood Highway Interchange

Date:              May 2, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Next Week Caltrans to Close SR 116 at Night

Caltrans to Begin Night Work at Old Redwood Highway Interchange

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Caltrans has scheduled a full closure of State Route 116 from Tuesday night, May 7 through Thursday night, May 9, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and on Friday night, May 10, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Eastbound and westbound directions will be closed to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. This closure is necessary for the demolition of a portion of the southbound U.S. 101 bridge. Detour: During this work, traffic should detour to Caulfield Lane and S. McDowell Boulevard.

In addition, construction is beginning for the Old Redwood Highway Interchange Improvement project. There will be lane closures on northbound and southbound U.S. 101 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The northbound off and on-ramps will be closed Monday night, May 6, while the contractor restripes the roadway. The southbound on and off-ramps will be closed Tuesday night, May 7 for similar work.

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.”

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Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive Bridge Decks Replacement Project

Date:              May 2, 2013

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Allyn Amsk

Phone:          510/286-5445

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive

Bridge Decks Replacement Project

Lane Closures Continue

Message Line Added for Public Outreach

Contra Costa County – Construction continues for the Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive Bridge Decks Replacement Project. Lane closures are scheduled for westbound and eastbound Interstate 580, in the vicinity of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Toll Plaza. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Drivers should expect delays and allow extra time in their daily commute.

• Tonight Caltrans will restripe the westbound lanes so that the three lanes are merged to two lanes prior to the westbound I-580 Richmond Parkway on-ramp. The restriping should help with merging at the Richmond Parkway on-ramp.

• In general, at night, due to construction activities, lanes will be reduced to one lane. If you are travelling on eastbound I-580, week night closures begin at 7 p.m. If you are travelling westbound, week night closures begin at 9 p.m.

·         In early May there will be structural work as well as roadway excavation as Caltrans begins to build the crossover in the median.

·         The long term, 90-day closure of the eastbound Western Drive on-ramp will begin in June 2013.  There will be brief closures prior to that date when the contractor is working in the area.  However, they intend to use a flagger and allow vehicles through the work area, when possible.

This work is weather dependent.  If it is delayed due to weather conditions, work 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.”

Caltrans plans to begin replacement of the westbound bridge decks in early June 2013. During construction of the westbound bridge decks, the eastbound Western Drive on-ramp will be closed for approximately 90 days. Passenger vehicles that are 3/4 ton or less will use the existing bicycle facility that runs underneath I-580.  During the hours between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., there will be a flagger at the entrance of the bicycle path, and a pilot vehicle will lead vehicles to eastbound I-580.  The pilot vehicle will then return to the entrance to the bike facility where the flagger is stationed.  Larger vehicles and trucks, however, will travel westbound across the Richmond-San Rafael bridge, exit at the San Quentin interchange, turn left at the end of the off-ramp, and turn left at the on-ramp to eastbound I-580.  The detour across the bridge and back is about 9 miles long, and the extra travel time will be about 10 minutes, regardless of the time of day. 

Caltrans plans additional outreach to the Point Molate Community Advisory Committee, the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council, and residents on Western Drive. 

For more information about the project, please call our message line at (510) 286-5820 or visit the Caltrans webpage at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/580scofieldave/ 

Below is a photo of the signs installed with information about the bike shuttle.

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Lynch Road-Temporary Closures Start Tonight

Date:        May 2, 2013

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

 

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon

Lynch Road-Temporary Closures Start Tonight

NAPA AND SOLANO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin a key phase of the Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Widening Project which will require the four to six month closure of Lynch Road in Napa County.

Lynch Road between Highway 12 and Polson Road will be closed starting tonight, Thursday, May 2nd at 10 p.m.  The Lynch Road closure is temporary with the possibility of it reopening as early as four months.

During the closure, crews will need to complete four phases of major work on Lynch Road. The work includes:

1.    Realigning Lynch Road with the new widened section of Highway 12

2.    Completing median work on Highway12 near Lynch Road

3.    Building a drainage crossing under Highway 12 and over Fagan Creek

4.    Widening Highway 12 eastbound and westbound near Lynch Road

Local Lynch Road Detour:

Residents and local traffic should exit Highway 12 at Kirkland Ranch Road and access Lynch Road from Kirkland Ranch Road.

One-Way Traffic Controls-Highway 12

To ensure worker and public safety, one-way traffic controls will also be in effect on Highway 12 between the Napa/Solano County Line and Lynch Road beginning Thursday, May 2nd at 10 p.m. and be completed on Friday, May 3rd at 5 a.m.    

During one-way traffic controls, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times with flaggers alternating eastbound and westbound traffic. All work is weather permitting.

You can find more information including maps, pictures and a Lynch Road Closure Flyer on our Highway 12-Jameson Canyon webpage and Twitter:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/12jamesoncanyon/

http://twitter.com/JamesonCanyon12

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highway.

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