NIGHT LANE CLOSURES THIS WEEK ON I880 IN CITY OF OAKLAND: OAK AND WASHINGTON STREETS, POSEY/WEBSTER TUBE & WEBSTER ST. UNDERCROSSING AS MEDIAN BARRIER CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Date:              January 16, 2014

District:         4 - Oakland

Contact:        Gregory Townsend

Phone:          (510) 286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NIGHT LANE CLOSURES THIS WEEK ON I880 IN CITY OF OAKLAND:
OAK AND WASHINGTON STREETS, POSEY/WEBSTER TUBE & WEBSTER ST. UNDERCROSSING AS MEDIAN BARRIER CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

HAYWARD – Caltrans will close the number 1 and 2 lanes of northbound Interstate 880 (I880) and the number 1 lane of southbound I880, tonight, Thursday, January 16, 2014, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., as crews begin construction to safely replace a freeway median barrier.

The Posey Tube closure will also take place tonight, from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Webster St. undercrossing, and entrance to Webster Tube closure from 1:30 a.m. until 5 a.m. (Friday morning). Webster Place (and connecting parking lots) will be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Additional closures this week include:

·         Friday, Jan. 17: Number 1 and 2 southbound lanes of I880; the number 1 and 2 northbound lanes of I880 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

No ramp closures are scheduled at this time.

Motorists should drive cautiously through all construction zone and 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 and remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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

Date:        January 14, 2014                      

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 January 13, 2014, through January 19, 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, 2014. (Weather Permitting)

Monday, January 13, one lane closed Eastbound, Route 82 between Route 82 & Route 101 Overcrossing. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Monday, January 13, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing. 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Tuesday, January 14, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 82, at Route 101 & Route 82. 9:01pm to 6:01am.

Tuesday, January 14 one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing. 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Wednesday, January 15, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 101, at Route 82 & Route 101. 9:01pm to 6:01am

Wednesday, January 15, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Thursday, January 16, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 82, at Route 82 & Route 101 9:01pm to 5:01am.

Thursday, January 16, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 101, between Maple Street Overcrossing & University Avenue Overcrossing 7:01pm to 5:01am.

Friday, January 17, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 82, at Route 82 & Route 101 9:01pm to 8:01am.

Saturday, January 18, one lane closed, Eastbound, Route 82, at Route 82 & Route 101 9:01pm to 10:01am.

Sunday, January 19, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Route 82 & Route 101 8:01pm to 6:01pm.

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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Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Overnight Closures Scheduled For Week of January 13th

Date:        January 10, 2014

District:   4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

 

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon

Overnight Closures Scheduled For Week of January 13^th

NAPA AND SOLANO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will place safety barriers and stripe new sections of roadway as crews work to widen Highway 12 through Jameson Canyon in Napa and Solano Counties during the week of January 13^th.

The work is in preparation of a major traffic switch near the Napa/Solano County Line which could on or after January 16th. The switch will put existing traffic on a new section of future westbound Highway 12. The work will also allow crews to complete this latest phase of construction which includes the final retaining wall.

Full Overnight Highway Closures-Starting Monday, January 13th

For the safety of crews and the motoring public, three nights of full highway closures on Highway 12 between Highway 29 and Red Top Road are scheduled starting January 13th. The full highway closures are scheduled to start on Monday, January 13^th until the morning of Thursday, January 16^th at 5 a.m. Closures will start each night Monday through Wednesday at 11 p.m. and conclude the following mornings at 5 a.m. All work is weather permitting.

Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Detour

During the overnight highway closures, eastbound Highway 12 motorists are advised to use southbound Highway 29 to eastbound Highway 37 to eastbound Interstate 80. Westbound Highway 12 motorists should use westbound Interstate 80 to westbound Highway 37 to northbound Highway 29.

Local access is available for Jameson Canyon residents and emergency vehicles only. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will help direct motorists. Caltrans will also install changeable message signs. Motorists should allow for extra travel time. Weather permitting the entire project could be completed as early as summer 2014.

Additional project information is posted on the Caltrans’ Highway 12-Jameson Canyon webpage at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/12jamesoncanyon/

Or follow us on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/JamesonCanyon12 

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve our highways.                                                                          

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Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Widening Project Major Traffic Switch Preview Media Tour-January 14, 2014

Date:        January 10, 2014

District:   District 4 - Oakland

Contact:  Vince Jacala

Phone:    (510) 286-5206

               

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Widening Project

                  Major Traffic Switch Preview

                        

                                Media Tour-January 14, 2014

                                        

WHAT: Media tour of the Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Widening Project in Napa and Solano Counties.  

Attendees will view latest construction progress involving 6-miles of major safety improvements on Highway 12 between the Napa Valley and the Solano I-80 Corridor.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Caltrans Construction Office, 324 Campus Lane, Suite P, Fairfield, CA.

WHO: Caltrans Public Affairs and Construction staff.

WHY:  Caltrans and its project partners are widening Highway 12-Jameson Canyon from two to four lanes between Napa and Solano Counties. The work will also add a concrete wall along the 6-mile project route. Construction began in spring 2012 with completion scheduled as early as summer 2014. Tour includes on-site look at the project prior to a major traffic switch near the Napa/Solano County Line as major work nears completion. Attendees will get an up-close preview of traffic lane switch route, paving, and major excavation, and drainage work through the canyon.

The approximate one-and-a-half-hour tour will include a safety briefing prior to the construction site visit. Caltrans will provide hard hats, safety vests, and transportation from the office to the construction site. Please dress appropriately.

Space is limited. Media must RSVP with Caltrans Public Information Officer, Vince Jacala at office 510-286-5206 or cell 510-385-7069 prior to attending.

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Safety Improvement Project

Today’s Date:          January 13, 2014                                                                            
District:                     District 4, Oakland

Contact:                    Bernard Walik

Phone:                      510.286.5705

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                          Safety Improvement  Project

Santa Clara County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin removing trees as part of a roadway safety improvement project on portions of State Route 152 from .2 mile north of Bella Vista Lane to .2 mile east of Watsonville Road  in Santa Clara County. This project is in advance of the Hecker Pass safety improvement project which will start in early summer 2014.

The proposed roadway improvements are designed to improve sight distance on this segment of the highway, thereby reducing the potential for cross-centerline accidents due to poor visibility. The tree removal process will be conducted during the daytime on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and should be completed by the middle of February 2014.

Most of the work will be conducted on the shoulders; however, some sections of roadway near Bella Vista Lane will require single lane closures and one way traffic control.

Signs will be posted and flaggers will be present to assist motorists during this ramp closure. Please drive cautiously when approaching the construction area.  

U.S. 101 / State Route 116 Construction in Petaluma Northbound U.S. 101 Traffic Shift Rescheduled for Monday Night, January 13

Date:              January 13, 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 Rescheduled for Monday Night, January 13

Petaluma, Sonoma County – Due to cold, foggy weather which prevented paving Friday night, Caltrans has rescheduled the northbound U.S. 101 traffic shift for Monday night, January 13.  Additional work at the northbound U.S. 101 off-ramp to State Route 116 is scheduled for Tuesday night, January 14.

Traffic Shift for Northbound U.S. 101

Monday night, January 13, Caltrans will shift traffic 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. Note: the northbound off-ramp to State Route 116 will be reconfigured on Tuesday night, January 14.  Drivers should alert for changed driving conditions if they are exiting to SR 116.

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 Monday night, January 13, Tuesday night, January 14, and Wednesday night, January 15, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane will remain open during this work.

• One lane of southbound U.S. 101 will be closed Monday night, January 13, and Tuesday night, January 14, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. One lane will remain open during this work.

• The northbound U.S. 101 off-ramp to SR 116 will be closed Monday night, January 13, and Tuesday night, January 14, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour: exit at Petaluma Boulevard South or at E. Washington Street.

• The northbound U.S. 101 on-ramp from SR 116 will be closed Wednesday night, January 15, 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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FULL FREEWAY NIGHT CLOSURES ON N/B AND S/B LANES OF I-880 AT DAVIS STREET BRIDGE NEXT WEEK

Date:  January 10, 2014

District:  4 – Alameda County

Contact:   Gregory Townsend

Phone:  510/286-6115

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FULL FREEWAY NIGHT CLOSURES ON N/B AND S/B LANES
OF I-880 AT DAVIS STREET BRIDGE NEXT WEEK

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Caltrans will conduct full freeway night closures of the southbound and northbound lanes of Interstate 880 (I-880) at the Davis Street Bridge to safely remove falsework underneath the bridge, in the City of San Leandro.

The first closure will take place on the southbound lanes at midnight Monday, January 13, 2014, from 12:01 A.M. to 4 A.M.  All northbound lanes will reopen Monday morning by 5 A.M. 

The second closure will take place on the southbound lanes at midnight Tuesday, January 14, 2014, from 12:01 A.M. to 4 A.M.  All southbound lanes will reopen Tuesday morning by 5 A.M. 

The third closure will take place on the northbound lanes at midnight Wednesday, January 15, 2014, from 12:01 A.M. to 4 A.M.  All northbound lanes will reopen Wednesday morning by 5 A.M

The fourth closure will take place on the northbound lanes at midnight Thursday, January 16, 2014, from 12:01 A.M. to 4 A.M.  All northbound lanes will reopen Thursday morning by 5 A.M

All southbound traffic will be detoured at Davis St. offramp, and directed right back onto the freeway at Davis St. onramp.  Northbound traffic will be directed at Davis St. offramp and back onto the freeway at Davis St. onramp.

Flaggers will be posted at the construction zone to assist motorists detouring on and off the freeway.  Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to improve the highways.  Please remember to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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