BREAKING NEWS AND UPDATES

Emergency Closure of Northbound CA-13 in Berkeley (1/7/09 10:35 a.m.)
Caltrans has closed northbound Hwy 13 (Tunnel Road) between Hiller Drive and Oak Ridge Road for emergency repair of a water main break. A detour that takes motorists westbound on Hwy 24 to Telegraph Avenue and back to Hwy 13(Ashby Avenue) is in effect until further notice. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area.

Full Closure of Southbound I-880 at CA-92 Interchange (1/7/09 9:10 a.m.)
Due to Caltrans construction, all lanes of southbound I-880 will be closed on Thursday, January 8th from 12:01am to 4:00am. Traffic will be diverted around construction areas at Hwy 92 and will re-enter the freeway at the same interchange. Motorists should expect a brief delay and proceed with caution through the construction area.

Northbound Hwy 101 Freeway Closure in San Mateo County (1/7/09 9:09 a.m.)
Due to construction of the Peninsula Avenue over-crossing in San Mateo County, Caltrans will close northbound Hwy 101, between Third Avenue in San Mateo and Broadway Avenue in Burlingame, between the early morning hours of midnight and 5:00am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 8 through January 10. Motorists will be detoured off at the Third Avenue exit to turn right at Humboldt Street, Peninsula Avenue and back to northbound Hwy 101. Motorists are advised to expect delays during this closure. Click here for more information.

I-80 Hilltop Drive Bridge Replacemet Project (1/7/09 6:03 a.m.)
Caltrans is replacing the eastbound Hilltop Drive bridge that spans I-80 in Richmond beginning January 5, 2009. Various lanes of both directions of I-80 will be closed for this project to shift traffic to the right for lane restriping and placement of concrete barriers at the median. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays during the closures. Click here for more info.

Real McCoy Ferry Scheduled for Dry-dock Service (1/7/09 6:02 a.m.)
Beginning on January 12, 2009, Caltrans will suspend service for the Real McCoy Ferry (Cache Slough Ferry) for 30 days to effect dry-dock repairs on the vessel. The ferry provides non-stop service from Hwy 84 in Rio Vista to the farming and resort community on Ryer Island. During this period, the J-Mack Ferry (Steamboat Slough Ferry) will remain in service as alternate access to the island. Motorists may also access Ryer Island via the Miners Slough Bridge. Click here for details.

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION AND EVENTS

Are Chains Required on the Way to Reno or Lake Tahoe? (1/7/09 6:09 a.m.)
Are chains required on your route through the mountains? You can check current highway conditions on any California road by clicking here, or dialing 1-800-427-7623.

New Ramp-Metering Lights on Hwy 85 and Hwy 87 in Santa Clara County (1/7/09 6:06 a.m.)
On December 29, 2008, Caltrans activated new ramp-metering lights for Northbound Hwy 87, between Skyport Boulevard and the Southbound Hwy 85 connector ramp to Northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose. On Monday, January 19, 2009, Caltrans will also activate ramp-metering lights for Southbound Hwy 85, from Almaden Expressway to Cottle Road, including the Southbound Hwy 87 connector to Southbound Hwy 85 in San Jose.

The new ramp-metering lights will be set to solid green until fully operational during the morning or evening commutes in mid to late January 2009. Caltrans has activated a hotline for information on a new ramp metering system on Highways 85 and 87 in Santa Clara County. The Ramp Metering Hotline number is (510) 286-4531. For more information, click here.

Overnight Pavement Rehabilitation On I-80 in Solano County (1/7/09 6:05 a.m.)
Weather permitting, Caltrans will be fixing approach slabs and making adjustments to median barriers along sections of I-80 between Air Base Parkway in Fairfield and east of Leisure Town Road in Vacaville. The work will run Sunday through Wednesday overnights between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:00am.

Various lane and ramp closures will be in effect throughout the life of this project, which is scheduled to be completed by August 2009. Click here for more information.

Yerba Buena Island Ramp Construction (1/7/09 6:04 a.m.)
The Yerba Buena Island eastbound right-hand side off ramp (east of the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel) remains closed for construction until the Bay Bridge project is complete in 2013. There are alternate on and off ramps west of the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel. For more information about Bay Bridge closures, click here.

92/880 Project in Hayward (1/7/09 6:03 a.m.)
Caltrans has begun the project to rebuild the interchange for CA-92 and I-880 in Hayward. A cloverleaf is planned and will include multi-lane direct connectors from Hwy 92 eastbound to I-880 northbound and Hwy 92 westbound to I-880 southbound. Eastbound traffic lanes on Hwy 92 have been reconfigured as part of this project. Click here for more information.

US-101 Auxiliary Lane Widening Project in San Mateo (1/7/09 6:02 a.m.)
As part of the Highway 101 Auxiliary Lane Widening project in San Mateo, Caltrans will close access to the northbound U.S. 101 onramp at Coyote Point for the construction of the elevated roadway at Airport Blvd. This work phase will continue until late 2009. Northbound traffic leaving Coyote Point will be detoured north on Airport Blvd to Anza Blvd. Southbound traffic leaving Coyote Point will be detoured south on Bayshore Blvd to 3rd Avenue. Completion of the Auxiliary Lane Widening project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2011. Click here for more information.

I-238 Widening and Rehabilitation Project in San Leandro (1/7/09 6:01 a.m.)
Caltrans continues with the widening and rehabilitation project on Interstate 238, between I-880 and I-580 in San Leandro. Construction work to expand traffic lanes is expected to last until early 2010. Improvements will enhance traffic operations by providing additional capacity and safety by reducing the number of lanes for trucks to cross from westbound I-580 to northbound I-238. For more information, click here.

Highway 24 Rehabilitation - Caldecott Tunnel to Walnut Creek (1/7/09 6:00 a.m.)
Caltrans began its rehabilitation project for eight miles of Highway 24 in early May of 2007. Work is expected to last until mid-2009. Weather permitting, most of the work will be done on weeknights, typically from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am. Ramp and lane closures will only take place during overnight hours when traffic is lightest. Click here for more information.