Caltrain Closing Churchill Ave. Crossing In Palo Alto For 2 Weekends

PALO ALTO, CA – Caltrain will close the Churchill Avenue rail grade crossing in Palo Alto for the next two weekends so that the rail agency can carry out important track maintenance work, according to officials.

The first shutdown will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 and last until 4 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26. The second closure will take place from 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 until 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3.

During the closure, vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic will not be allowed to cross the tracks, and Caltrain will be single-tracking through the construction site.

Southbound passengers at the California Avenue and Palo Alto Caltrain stations should board on the northbound side over the next two weekends. Visual message signs and audio announcements will be made to help direct passengers at those stations.

Caltrain will post detour signs at the intersection for pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists to help with traffic flow. Neighbors may experience construction noise during the two weekend closures, and Caltrain apologizes for any inconvenience that may bring.

As part of the maintenance work, Caltrain will reconstruct the grade crossing with new concrete crossing panels, ballast, rails and wooden ties. Extended concrete panels will be added to the crossing, and new pavement and striping will be installed as well. These elements will provide a smoother, safer crossing for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

Local residents with questions about the project can call the Construction Outreach Hotline at 650-508-7726.

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