The Vasco Rd Safety Improvements Project - Phase 1 is designed to improve the safety of approximately 1 mile of Vasco Rd between the cities of Brentwood and Livermore. This stretch of twisting Vasco Rd has heavy, fast moving traffic and a history of serious injury accidents. The project consists of installing a concrete median barrier along the 1 mile project limits and widening the southbound pavement to provide a truck climbing lane, thereby eliminating the gap in the existing truck climbing lanes along Vasco Rd. To accommodate these safety improvements, 6 retaining walls, storm drains, wildlife crossings, and a bridge widening will be constructed. This project is anticipated to take 1.5 yrs (2 construction seasons) to complete, anticipated in December 2011. Check out this blog from time to time to see updates on construction progress and facts about the project.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS: 6/1 to 6/4

Teichert Construction will be doing roadwork along Vasco Rd starting Tuesday, 6/1 to Friday, 6/4. Advance notice was given to commuters this past Thursday, 5/27, by portable changeable message boards that are along the Vasco Rd. The anticipated construction work hours in the roadways are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The purpose of this work (anticipated to take 4 days) is to install the Stage 1 traffic control. This consists of removing some of the existing striping and channelizers, installing temporary striping, and placing k-rail (temporary concrete barriers). Upon completion of Stage 1 traffic control, the majority of construction activity can take place behind the temporary k-rail, 2 lanes Vasco Rd traffic will be routed through the work zone, and construction impacts to Vasco Rd commuters will be minimized.
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