Community Corner
Millbrae 101 Express Lanes Construction Update Week Of August 17
Nearby residents and travelers can expect to see crews from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
August 16, 2020
South of Whipple Avenue: This week, construction activities on U.S. 101 from San Antonio Road (in Palo Alto) to Whipple Avenue (in Redwood City) will include overhead sign work, as well as grading and paving activities. This will include work on the freeway median, shoulders and ramps, but no delays are anticipated. Short-term nighttime ramp closures are possible this week at locations south of Whipple Avenue. Planned ramp closure locations are provided below in the “Freeway Ramp Closures” section.
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North of Whipple Avenue: Construction activities on U.S. 101 from Whipple Avenue to I-380 (in South San Francisco) will include: continued work on the sound walls along Bayshore Boulevard (from Newbridge Avenue to just past Dakota Avenue, from 2nd Avenue to Dore Avenue, and from Dore Avenue to East Poplar Avenue), all within the City of San Mateo. Additional work will include installing storm drainage systems and sign foundations; storm drainage system maintenance; paving; electrical service work; and other related construction activities.
Most of the work will occur on the freeway lanes, shoulders, and ramps, while sound wall and sewer work will occur on city streets adjacent to U.S. 101. More information is provided below.
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Nighttime Work near Removed Sound Wall: Beginning the week of August 16th, construction crews will be working on U.S. 101 near the removed sound wall along Bayshore Boulevard, from Dore Avenue to East Poplar Avenue, in the City of San Mateo. Nearby residents and travelers may see construction crews during the night and early morning (from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM). This work may include noise and vibration from drilling as well as other common construction-related sounds such as back-up alarms. This work is anticipated to begin the week of August 16th and conclude the week of August 23rd. Activities are expected to be intermittent throughout the week.
Sound Wall and Sewer Work: Construction crews continue to implement one-way traffic control periodically on Bayshore Boulevard (from Newbridge Avenue to just past Dakota Avenue, from 2nd Avenue to Dore Avenue, and from Dore Avenue to East Poplar Avenue) in the City of San Mateo to facilitate work on the sound walls and sewer systems. One-way traffic control may occur from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During this time, northbound traffic will remain on Bayshore Boulevard while southbound traffic will be detoured. Watch for detour signs. After 5:00 PM, the road will be restored to two-way traffic.
Nighttime Freeway Lane Closures: Nightly freeway lane closures may occur on northbound and southbound U.S. 101 from 7:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday night to Friday morning. Due to low traffic volumes, project-related traffic delays are anticipated to be minimal. Caltrans will continue to monitor traffic delays and make adjustments, as necessary.
Freeway Ramp Closures: Temporary ramp closures may occur during the night. Ramp closures could occur in both the northbound and southbound directions of the freeway. However, consecutive interchanges for northbound and southbound ramps will not be closed at the same time.
Nighttime ramp closures: Short-term nighttime ramp closures are possible the week of August 16th (between Sunday night and Friday morning) in/near the cities of Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno, and South San Francisco at the following locations (listed from south to north). Signs near the ramps will have exact closure times and locations.
South of Whipple Avenue:
- Westbound Marsh Road On-Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound U.S. 101, Northbound/Southbound Route 84 Connector Ramp
- Northbound Route 84, Northbound U.S. 101 Connector Ramp
North of Whipple Avenue:
- Eastbound/Westbound Whipple Avenue On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Holly Street, Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off Ramp (Closures possible starting at 5:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound Holly Street Off-Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Southbound Harbor Boulevard On/Off-Ramp
- Northbound Marine Parkway On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound East Hillsdale On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Fashion Island Boulevard On-Ramp
- Northbound/Southbound U.S. 101, Eastbound/Westbound Route 92/Fashion Island Boulevard Connector Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound/Southbound U.S. 101, Westbound Route 92 Connector Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound 3rd/4th Avenue, Northbound/Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off-Ramp
- Southbound Poplar Avenue On/Off-Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound Peninsula Avenue On/Off-Ramp (Closures possible lasting until 7:00 AM at this location)
- Broadway & Old Bayshore, Northbound U.S. 101 On-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Millbrae Avenue, Northbound U.S. 101 On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Millbrae Avenue, Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off-Ramp
- Southbound San Bruno Avenue Off-Ramp
- Northbound U.S. 101, Eastbound/Westbound Route 380 Connector Ramp
Nighttime ramp closures:
- Will be displayed on changeable message signs within the construction zone
- Will begin after 7:00 PM and reopen by 6:00 AM, unless otherwise noted above
- Will have detour signs posted
City Streets: In addition to the sound wall and sewer work described above, work will occur on city streets in the cities of Redwood City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco to connect power to overhead signs and freeway lighting. Nearby residents and travelers can expect to see crews from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This work will produce intermittent low vibrations and construction vehicle noise. This work will also require temporary lane closures (one-way traffic) and will include cones and flaggers. City street work may occur near the following intersections and locations:
- Southbound U.S. 101 mainline by 201 Industrial Road in the City of San Carlos
- Veterans Boulevard and Whipple Avenue in the City of Redwood City
- South Airport Boulevard and Wondercolor Lane in the City of South San Francisco
- Terminal Court and Produce Avenue in the City of South San Francisco
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Sound Wall and Sewer Work: Construction crews continue to implement one-way traffic control periodically on Bayshore Boulevard (from Newbridge Avenue to just past Dakota Avenue, from 2nd Avenue to Dore Avenue, and from Dore Avenue to East Poplar Avenue) in the City of San Mateo to facilitate work on the sound walls and sewer systems. One-way traffic control may occur from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During this time, northbound traffic will remain on Bayshore Boulevard while southbound traffic will be detoured. Watch for detour signs. After 5:00 PM, the road will be restored to two-way traffic.
Nighttime Freeway Lane Closures: Nightly freeway lane closures may occur on northbound and southbound U.S. 101 from 7:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday night to Friday morning. Due to low traffic volumes, project-related traffic delays are anticipated to be minimal. Caltrans will continue to monitor traffic delays and make adjustments, as necessary.
Freeway Ramp Closures: Temporary ramp closures may occur during the night. Ramp closures could occur in both the northbound and southbound directions of the freeway. However, consecutive interchanges for northbound and southbound ramps will not be closed at the same time.
Nighttime ramp closures: Short-term nighttime ramp closures are possible the week of August 16th (between Sunday night and Friday morning) in/near the cities of Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno, and South San Francisco at the following locations (listed from south to north). Signs near the ramps will have exact closure times and locations.
South of Whipple Avenue:
- Westbound Marsh Road On-Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound U.S. 101, Northbound/Southbound Route 84 Connector Ramp
- Northbound Route 84, Northbound U.S. 101 Connector Ramp
North of Whipple Avenue:
- Eastbound/Westbound Whipple Avenue On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Holly Street, Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off Ramp (Closures possible starting at 5:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound Holly Street Off-Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Southbound Harbor Boulevard On/Off-Ramp
- Northbound Marine Parkway On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound East Hillsdale On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Fashion Island Boulevard On-Ramp
- Northbound/Southbound U.S. 101, Eastbound/Westbound Route 92/Fashion Island Boulevard Connector Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound/Southbound U.S. 101, Westbound Route 92 Connector Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound 3rd/4th Avenue, Northbound/Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off-Ramp
- Southbound Poplar Avenue On/Off-Ramp (Closures possible starting at 6:00 PM at this location)
- Northbound Peninsula Avenue On/Off-Ramp (Closures possible lasting until 7:00 AM at this location)
- Broadway & Old Bayshore, Northbound U.S. 101 On-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Millbrae Avenue, Northbound U.S. 101 On/Off-Ramp
- Eastbound/Westbound Millbrae Avenue, Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off-Ramp
- Southbound San Bruno Avenue Off-Ramp
- Northbound U.S. 101, Eastbound/Westbound Route 380 Connector Ramp
Nighttime ramp closures:
- Will be displayed on changeable message signs within the construction zone
- Will begin after 7:00 PM and reopen by 6:00 AM, unless otherwise noted above
- Will have detour signs posted
City Streets: In addition to the sound wall and sewer work described above, work will occur on city streets in the cities of Redwood City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco to connect power to overhead signs and freeway lighting. Nearby residents and travelers can expect to see crews from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This work will produce intermittent low vibrations and construction vehicle noise. This work will also require temporary lane closures (one-way traffic) and will include cones and flaggers. City street work may occur near the following intersections and locations:
- Southbound U.S. 101 mainline by 201 Industrial Road in the City of San Carlos
- Veterans Boulevard and Whipple Avenue in the City of Redwood City
- South Airport Boulevard and Wondercolor Lane in the City of South San Francisco
- Terminal Court and Produce Avenue in the City of South San Francisco
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This press release was produced by the City of Millbrae. The views expressed here are the author’s own.