NOTICE
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 8 to April 14, 2017
Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are a member of the media, please call 650.508.7927 to confirm any information below. For all other inquiries, please call the Construction Outreach Hotline at 650.508.7726.
Construction
San Francisco Roadway Bridges Project
Night/Weekend Work
Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8, there is night work scheduled at the 22nd Street Bridge location. Crews will conduct repairs on the auxiliary water supply system.
Weekday Work
* In general, all weekday construction activity will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Neighbors may experience construction noise during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
22nd Street Bridge
Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14, crews will pour the barrier rail on the southern portion bridge.
The closure of 22nd Street between Iowa Street and Pennsylvania began on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. During the closure, vehicular access to 22nd Street between Iowa Street and Pennsylvania Avenue will remain closed during the removal and replacement of the bridge. Detour signage will be in place to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the closure.
San Carlos Transit Center Project
Night/Weekend Work
There is no night or work scheduled at the San Carlos Transit Center Project.
Weekday Work
Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14, crews will continue parking lot improvements. Neighbors may experience construction noise and traffic during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. El Camino Real traffic may also be reduced to one lane during construction activities.
Some parking spaces in the Caltrain parking lot and along the eastside of El Camino between Cherry and Arroyo have been permanently removed as part of the project. Caltrain customers are encouraged to park at the Belmont Caltrain Station during construction.
Background
The San Carlos Multi-Modal Transit Center Project (Transit Center) is located on the west side of the railroad corridor at the site of the existing San Carlos Caltrain Station. The Transit Center project consists of transforming the existing San Carlos Caltrain Station parking lot into a multi-modal transit center that will better serve the community by improving safety and accessibility between SamTrans fixed route bus services, Caltrain commuter rail services, local shuttles, pedestrians and bicyclists. For more information on the project, please visit www.samtrans.com/sctc.
The Transit Center project is part of the larger mixed-use transit-oriented development, the San Carlos Transit Village, which is a joint development between SamTrans and Prometheus Real Estate Group. For information about the San Carlos Transit Village Project visit: http://cityofsancarlos.org/planning/projects/san_carlos_transit_village/default.asp
Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project Weekly Update
Night/Weekend Work
As part of the Los Gatos Creek Bridge Project, there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, April 8. Crews will begin removal of one of the railroad tracks.
There is also night work scheduled Wednesday, April 12 to Friday April 14. Crews will be installing sheet and cast-in-drilled-hole piles within the Caltrain right-of-way. To limit the impact to railroad operations, these activities must be conducted at night when there is limited or no train service.
Night work is expected to continue until May 12. Additional night work will be required throughout the project.
During the night and weekend work, neighbors will hear additional noises from heavy machinery and from equipment backup alarms. In addition, generators will be used for night time activities to power portable light towers. Caltrain will implement noise mitigation measures for residents directly adjacent to the project site. We apologize for any inconvenience these activities may cause.
Weekday Work
Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14, crews will prepare for the installation of sheet and cast-in-drilled-hole piles. Crews will also continue installation of the retaining wall structure.
Background
Caltrain, in cooperation with the City of San Jose, is preparing to replace the railroad bridge crossing at Los Gatos Creek in San Jose. The current bridge was built in 1935, and in order to maintain safe rail operations and meet current seismic safety standards, the bridge must be replaced. The project will also include installation of a tail track south of the San Jose Diridon station. The tail track will provide improved operations at the station and minimize system-wide delays. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2018.
In order to maintain regular train service, some activities will be conducted during nights and weekends, outside of normal train service hours. Neighbors may experience construction noise and light during these times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information on the Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project, please visit www.caltrain.com/losgatos. For questions about the project, please call the Caltrain Construction Hotline at 650.508.7726 or email lgcbridge@caltrain.com.
Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project
The Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP) is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization program. The PCEP would electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco’s 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien Caltrain Station.
The primary purpose of the Project is to improve Caltrain system performance, reduce long-term environmental impact by reducing noise, improving regional air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An electrified Caltrain system would better address Peninsula commuters’ vision of increased service and improved travel times in an environmentally friendly and reliable way. This also is expected to help accommodate increase system ridership through improved system operations.
San Francisco
No work anticipated.
Brisbane
No work anticipated.
South San Francisco
No work anticipated.
San Bruno
No work anticipated.
Millbrae
No work anticipated.
Burlingame
No work anticipated.
San Mateo
No work anticipated.
Belmont
No work anticipated.
San Carlos
No work anticipated.
Redwood City
No work anticipated.
Unincorporated San Mateo County
No work anticipated.
Atherton
No work anticipated.
Menlo Park
No work anticipated.
Palo Alto
No work anticipated.
Mountain View
No work anticipated.
Sunnyvale
No work anticipated.
Santa Clara
April 10 to April 13, Caltrain will be doing work during the day and night, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., to survey and locate underground utilities as as remove project materials. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The field team will work as quietly as possible.
During night work hours at Santa Clara station, all passengers will board and de-board from the same platform. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call the project hotline at 650-399-9659 or toll-free at 855-463-4373.
San Jose
April 10 to April 13, Caltrain will be doing work during the day and night, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., to survey and locate underground utilities as well as remove project materials. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The field team will work as quietly as possible.
During night work hours at Tamien all passengers will board and de-board from the same platform. During night work hours At San Jose Diridon, there may be work on multiple platforms requiring passengers at affected platforms to board and de-board North and Southbound trains from the same platform. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use.
For more information, please call the dedicated outreach line at 650.508.6499; visit the website at www.caltrain.com/PCEP or email calmod@caltrain.com.
Maintenance
Caltrain will perform routine maintenance at several locations next week. To avoid disruptions to service, the work will mainly take place Saturday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For more information about this type of work, click here, or call 650.508.7726.
San Francisco to San Jose
Saturday, April 8, to Friday, April 14, crews will pressure wash and perform janitorial work at Caltrain stations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations.
Monday, April 10, to Friday, April 14, crews will weld and grind rail at various locations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations. The welding crew uses air compressors, gas-powered generators, small power tools, electric-arc welders and propane heaters. Neighbors may experience construction noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
South San Francisco to San Bruno
Monday, April 10, to Friday, April 14, crews will resurface rail between the South San Francisco and Millbrae stations. Resurfacing corrects the alignment of uneven rails to make them smooth, minimizing the jerks and bumps experienced by passengers and reducing the mechanical strain on the rails. Neighbors may experience construction noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
South San Francisco to Millbrae
Monday, April 10, to Friday, April 14, crews will replace ties between the South San Francisco and San Bruno stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to replace cross ties, and neighbors may experience construction noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.