December 5 to December 11, 2020

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CONSTRUCTION


SSF
South San Francisco Station Improvement Project 

Night/Weekend Work

On Saturday, December 5, construction crews may be shoring near the west plaza area. Shoring work consists of metal sheets being installed in the ground to create a retaining wall. Neighbors should expect some noise. 


Weekday Work

During the day on Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11 construction crews may working on the new center boarding platform for the station. This work will include forming, rebar, light pole foundations, utility work and concrete pouring. Construction crews may also be shoring near the west plaza area and the East Tunnel near Poletti Way. Traffic control will be along Poletti during construction. Shoring work consists of metal sheets being installed in the ground to create a retaining wall. This may require the use of excavators and other heavy machinery. Caltrain may be single-tracking through the area. Construction crews may be working extended hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Neighbors may hear additional noises from heavy machinery and equipment backup alarms. We apologize for any inconvenience these activities may occur.
 
Traffic Notices
 
Poletti Way Traffic Notice
 
After the completion of the South San Francisco Station Project, Poletti Way will become a two-way street, with the Southbound lane being reserved for buses serving passengers at the new South San Francisco Station. On Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, traffic control will be placed along Poletti as construction may impact the street.


  

SM
25th Avenue Grade Separation Project

Night/Weekend Work
At night starting December 4 through December 5, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., there will be a lane closure on El Camino Real near 28th Avenue. 

During the day on Saturday, December 5, crews will work on traffic signals, drilling and installing poles, at 28th Avenue and El Camino Real, and 28th Avenue and S. Delaware.

At night on Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11, crews will relocate a traffic signal at 28th Avenue. 

Weekday Work 
(Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11)
  • 28th Avenue: Crews will relocate street lighting between El Camino Real and S. Delaware. Crews will also work on pavement concrete improvements and paint. Also there will be a sidewalk closure on El Camino Real near Lamps Plus. Driveway access to the businesses will be maintained.  
  • Pedestrian Underpass to 28th Avenue: Crews will install railing. 
  • E. 31st Avenue: Crews will install pipe, and work on retaining walls placing rebar, pouring footings, and striping forms. 
  • Permanent Parking Lot: Crews will excavate; work on pavement concrete improvement; and form, set, pour, and strip foundations.
  • Platform: Crews will install mini-high platforms. 
  • 10th to 14th Avenues: Soil was originally distributed in this location in preparation for a replacement parking track as the previous one was removed due to the grade separation project. To view the latest updates and for more information visit www.Caltrain.com/SMParkingTrack.


Hillsdale Station Closure 

This past spring, the Caltrain Hillsdale Station temporarily closed to allow for construction of the new track alignment, the lowering of 28th Avenue, and the building of the new station. Due to COVID-19 and the pandemic's impact on the project supply chain, the new station is now anticipated to open winter/spring 2021, dependent on labor and materials. To learn more, please visit www.Caltrain.com/HillsdaleTempClosure.

Background
Caltrain, in cooperation with the City of San Mateo, will raise the tracks and slightly lower the road (grade separate) at E. 25th Avenue in San Mateo. This will improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians, and it will reduce local traffic congestion in San Mateo. In addition, the project will create new east-west street connections at 28th and 31st Avenues; and as part of the project improvements, Caltrain will build a new elevated Hillsdale Station with updated amenities between E. 28th and E. 31st Avenues. 

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. Please note the Hillsdale Station temporarily closed in spring 2020, for the building of the new elevated Hillsdale Station. To learn more, please visit www.Caltrain.com/HillsdaleTempClosure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The overall project construction is expected to be complete in fall 2021.

How to Stay Informed

For more information on the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project, please visit www.Caltrain.com/25thgs. For questions about the project, please call the Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287 or email SMgradesep@Caltrain.com. 



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pcepCaltrain Electrification 

Caltrain Electrification is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization program which will electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco's 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien Caltrain Station.

The primary purpose of Caltrain Electrification 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. 
 
For information on upcoming community construction update meetings, please visit the Caltrain Electrification Project events page at www.CalMod.org/Events.

San Francisco 

On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install gantries and a transformer at the Paralleling Station facility located at the Bayshore Station parking lot and install foundations. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations, perform switch isolation, install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
Caltrain is currently constructing two Paralleling Station facilities in San Francisco. To learn more, please visit our Resources page.
 
During work hours at the 22nd St. station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Brisbane
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations, perform switch isolation, install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
Caltrain is currently constructing a Paralleling Station facility at the Bayshore Station parking lot. The Bayshore Station will remain open during construction. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To learn more, please visit our Resources page.
 
During work hours at the Bayshore station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

South San Francisco
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the South San Francisco station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

San Bruno
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the San Bruno station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Millbrae
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install a signal house and install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Millbrae station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Burlingame
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit, install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Burlingame and Broadway stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

San Mateo
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit and to install gantries at the Paralleling Station facility. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
 
During work hours at the San Mateo and Hayward Park stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Belmont
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Belmont station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

San Carlos
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the San Carlos station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Redwood City
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail, perform switch isolation and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Redwood City station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
 
Unincorporated San Mateo County
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
Atherton
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Atherton station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
 
Menlo Park
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities and prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install poles, install cantilevers and string wire on poles, install foundations, remove abandoned cables, install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Menlo Park station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Palo Alto
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install a transformer at the Paralleling Station facility, locate underground utilities and prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install poles, install cantilevers and string wires on poles, install foundations, remove abandoned cables, install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
Caltrain is currently constructing a Paralleling Station facility located near 187 Page Mill Road on Caltrain property in Palo Alto. From June 9, 2020 to January 2021, crews will utilize a portion of Page Mill Road between Sheridan Avenue and Park Boulevard for construction staging. Vehicles may enter the Caltrain parking lot from Sheridan Avenue, but must exit the parking lot via California Avenue. During construction, crews will use this portion of Page Mill road for intermittent deliveries of equipment and construction supplies to and from the staging area. To learn more, please visit our Resources page.
 
During work hours at the Palo Alto and California stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Mountain View
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities and prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install poles, install cantilevers and string wires on poles, remove abandoned cables, install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
On the evening of December 5, Caltrain will be performing foundation installation work that will require a temporary closure of the Castro Street railroad crossing to vehicle traffic. Work hours will take place from 8 p.m. on December 5 to 5 a.m. on December 6. Illuminated and directional signs will direct vehicle traffic to use Shoreline Boulevard for the northern detour route and Whisman Road for the southern detour route on the night of the closure. The north and south crosswalks on Castro Street will remain open for pedestrians during construction.
 
During work hours at the Mountain View and San Antonio stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Sunnyvale
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities and prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install poles, install cantilevers and string wires on poles, install equipment on the rail and locate underground utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
During work hours at the Sunnyvale and Lawrence stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Santa Clara
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities, and prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations, string wires on poles, install equipment on the rail, locate underground utilities, and remove abandoned cables. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
Caltrain Electrification crews are staging materials and equipment between the Santa Clara Station and the College Park Station in San Jose. Construction staging will occur along the Caltrain right-of-way south of the Santa Clara Station. Caltrain has temporarily closed parking spaces #256-269 and #277-290 at the Santa Clara station for crews to stage equipment. To learn more about staging area construction activities, please visit our Resources page.
 
During work hours at the Santa Clara station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

San Jose
On December 5 to December 11, Caltrain will be working during the day to install fencing at the Traction Power facilities. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations, install equipment on the rail, locate underground utilities and remove abandoned cables. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
 
Between December 7 and December 9, Caltrain will be performing foundation installation work in the median area on Bird Avenue. This road work will require temporary closure of one northbound lane between Hull Avenue and West Virginia Avenue. For more information, please visit our Resources page.
 
Caltrain Electrification crews are staging materials and equipment between the Santa Clara Station and the College Park Station in San Jose. Construction staging will occur along the Caltrain right-of-way south of the Santa Clara Station. Caltrain has temporarily closed parking spaces #256-269 and #277-290 at the Santa Clara station for crews to stage equipment. To learn more about staging area construction activities, please visit our Resources page.
 
During work hours at the Diridon, Tamien and College Park stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

For more information, please call the dedicated outreach line at 650.508.6499; visit the website at www.calmod.org or email calmod@caltrain.com.


MaintenanceMAINTENANCE AND OTHER WORK
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 650.660.4287.

San Francisco to San Jose

Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, crews will pressure wash and perform janitorial work at Caltrain stations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations.
 
Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, 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 maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Construction crews maybe making repairs and replacing parts of a fence near the tracks and Jerrold Ave in San Francisco.  Crews may also be installing fencing along Caltrain tracks near Paul Ave. and Gould St. 

Brisbane to San Bruno
Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, crews will resurface rail between the Brisbane and San Bruno stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to replace resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 
 
San Bruno to Burlingame
Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, crews will resurface rail between the San Bruno and Burlingame stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

San Mateo: Parking Track Area
Soil was originally distributed in this location in preparation for a replacement parking track as the previous one was removed due to the grade separation project. No parking track installation will occur, as a construction contract has not yet been issued. A survey regarding neighborhood enhancements for the parking track was conducted and the results are now posted online. For more information visit, www.Caltrain.com/SMParkingTrack. 

Burlingame to Mountain View
Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, crews will resurface rail between the San Bruno and Burlingame stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, construction crews may be removing and replacing fencing near the Redwood City and Menlo Park stations. A third-party project may have construction crews trimming trees in Redwood City near Main St and Pennsylvania Ave. 

Mountain View to Santa Clara
Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, crews will resurface rail between the Mountain View and Santa Clara stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Construction crews may be making repairs and replacing parts of a fence near the tracks in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara.  Work may also be done near the Mountain View station to repair and replace traffic poles.

Santa Clara to San Jose

Saturday, December 5, to Friday, December 11, crews will change ties between the Lawrence and Tamien stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to replace cross ties, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.