Millbrae 101 Express Lanes Construction Update – Week Of August 2

Press release from the City of Millbrae:

August 2, 2020

Construction activities on U.S. 101 will include: extended weekend ramp closures beginning Saturday, August 1st, in/near the cities of San Carlos, Foster City, and San Mateo; and 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; demolishing and removing concrete barriers; and other related construction activities.

Most of the work will occur on the freeway lanes, shoulders, and ramps, while the sound wall and sewer work will occur on city streets adjacent to U.S. 101.

Extended Weekend Ramp Closures 8/01- 8/03

Beginning Saturday, August 1st, extended weekend ramp closures may occur at ramps in/near the cities of San Carlos, Foster City, and San Mateo as noted below, in order to facilitate drainage system construction. Closures are scheduled to begin after 7:00 AM on Sunday morning and end by 7:00 AM on Monday morning. Detour signs will be posted. In addition, changeable message signs will indicate exact closure times and locations. Extended weekend ramp closures may occur at the following locations:

• Southbound Holly Street On-Ramp/Brittan Avenue Off-Ramp Collector-Distributor Road
• Northbound Hillsdale Boulevard Off-Ramp

In addition to the ramps mentioned above, there are additional locations in/near the cities of San Carlos, Foster City, and San Mateo that will eventually require extended weekend closures at a future time. These are:

• Southbound Hillsdale Boulevard Diagonal On-Ramp
• Northbound 3rd/4th Avenue Off-Ramp
• Southbound Poplar Avenue On-Ramp

Sound Wall/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 – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During this time, northbound traffic will remain on Bayshore Boulevard while southbound traffic will be detoured. After 5:00 PM, the road will be restored to two-way traffic.

Sound Wall/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 – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During this time, northbound traffic will remain on Bayshore Boulevard while southbound traffic will be detoured. 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 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 2nd (between Sunday night and Friday morning) in/near the cities of Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, and Millbrae at the following locations (listed from south to north). Check changeable messages near the ramp for exact closure times and locations.

Nighttime ramp closures: Short-term nighttime ramp closures are possible the week of August 2nd (between Sunday night and Friday morning) in/near the cities of Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, and Millbrae at the following locations (listed from south to north). Check changeable messages near the ramp for exact closure times and locations.

• Northbound Whipple Avenue Off-Ramp
• Eastbound/Westbound Whipple Avenue Off-Ramp
• Eastbound/Westbound Holly Street, Southbound U.S. 101 On/Off Ramp
• Southbound Harbor Avenue On-Ramp (Closures are possible lasting until 6:00 AM at this location)
• Eastbound/Westbound Harbor Avenue On-Ramp
• Eastbound/Westbound Ralston Avenue On-Ramp
• Eastbound/Westbound East Hillsdale Boulevard, Northbound U.S. 101 Off-Ramp (Closures are possible lasting until 7:00 AM at this location)

• Eastbound/Westbound 3rd/4th Avenue, Southbound U.S. 101 On-Ramp
• Northbound Dore Avenue Off-Ramp
• Northbound Peninsula Avenue Off-Ramp (Closures are possible starting at 6:00 PM and lasting until 7:00 AM at this location)
• Eastbound/Westbound Broadway & Old Bayshore, Southbound U.S. 101 Off-Ramp
• Northbound Broadway & Old Bayshore Off-Ramp
• Eastbound/Westbound Millbrae Avenue, Northboundtren U.S. 101 Off-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

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, electrical service work will occur on city streets in the cities of Redwood City 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 at the following intersections:

• Terminal Court and Produce Avenue in the City of South San Francisco
• South Airport Boulevard and Wondercolor Lane in the City of South San Francisco
• Veterans Boulevard and Whipple Avenue in the City of Redwood City

City Streets: In addition to the sound wall and sewer work described above, electrical service work will occur on city streets in the cities of Redwood City 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 at the following intersections:

• Terminal Court and Produce Avenue in the City of South San Francisco
• South Airport Boulevard and Wondercolor Lane in the City of South San Francisco
• Veterans Boulevard and Whipple Avenue in the City of Redwood City

Upcoming Construction: Future construction activities for the next few weeks will include: continued work on removed sound walls in the City of San Mateo; installing sign foundations and storm drainage systems; storm drainage system maintenance; paving; electrical service work; and other related construction activities.

Upcoming Construction: Future construction activities for the next few weeks will include: continued work on removed sound walls in the City of San Mateo; installing sign foundations and storm drainage systems; storm drainage system maintenance; paving; electrical service work; and other related construction activities.

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This press release was produced by the City of Millbrae. The views expressed here are the author’s own.