Smart Corridor Project Will Slow Traffic on El Camino Real

As part of the Smart Corridor project, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin installing new traffic management tools this week along Route 82 (El Camino Real). The project will require lane closures along El Camino Real, including Belmont, starting Monday morning.

Caltrans crews will be installing 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.

The lane closure times and locations for the rest of the week are as follows:

Wednesday, March 20, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Road. 8:00am to 2:30pm.

Wednesday, March 20, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82, at Country Club Drive. 8:00am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 21, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82, between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Road. 8:00am to 2:30pm.

Thursday, March 21, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 at Country Club Drive. 8:00am to 2:30pm.

Friday, March 22, one lane closed, Northbound, Route 82 between Citation Avenue & Ponderosa Road.

Friday, March 22, one lane closed, Southbound, Route 82 at Country Club Drive. 8:00am to 2:30pm.

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