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.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Stage 1 Traffic Handling Plan Complete

Teichert Construction completed implementation of the Stage 1 Traffic Handling Plan this week. This plan consists of removing existing rumble strips, traffic striping, and installing temporary concrete barriers (k-rail) along the roadway to establish a safe work zone away from vehicle traffic. A significant portion of this work took place at the northern project limit to accommodate the future Brushy Creek Bridge widening work and Soil Nail wall operations.



Looking Northbound along Vasco Rd at the northern project area.


The established work area behind the k-rail for the Brushy Creek Bridge widening work.
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