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CONSTRUCTION
South San Francisco Station Improvement Project
Night/Weekend Work
During the day on Saturday, November 13, construction crews may be working to install landscaping and irrigation, install guardrails and railing, and work on drainage. Construction crews may be working extended hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekday Work
During the day on Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19, construction crews may be working to install landscaping and irrigation, install guardrails and railing, and work on drainage. 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 cause.
Traffic Notices
Poletti Way Traffic Notice
Due to construction, Poletti has been converted to a one-lane street. Traffic control is in place to guide traffic. Poletti will remain a one-lane road for the duration of the project. There will be no impacts to the 101 off-ramp.
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.
25th Avenue Grade Separation Project
Night Work
None.
Weekday Work
(Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19)
- Borel: Crews will grade and install planting and irrigation.
- 31st: Crews may work on drainage.
- Parking Lot: Crews will install a handrail
- Crews may conduct some sidewalk work leading to the Bay Meadows area.
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. 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.
Caltrain 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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to install foundations. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations. 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 will be performing foundation installation work that will require the temporary closure of the 16th Street and Mission Bay Drive railroad crossings. To learn more, please visit our Resources page.
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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to install foundations. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations. 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 at the Bayshore Station parking lot. The Bayshore Station will remain open during construction. 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
No work anticipated this week.
San Bruno
No work anticipated this week.
Millbrae
No work anticipated this week.
Burlingame
Caltrain is currently constructing a Paralleling Station on the east side of the Caltrain tracks near 1369 North Carolan Avenue. A virtual community meeting was held on February 3 to discuss the construction of the Paralleling Station. To view the presentation, visit our Resources page.
San Mateo
No work anticipated this week.
Caltrain crews will be staging materials, equipment, and poles on Caltrain property near Leslie Street under Route 92 in San Mateo. To learn more, please visit our Resources page.
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
No work anticipated this week.
San Carlos
No work anticipated this week.
Redwood City
No work anticipated this week.
Unincorporated San Mateo County
No work anticipated this week.
Atherton
No work anticipated this week.
Menlo Park
On November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to string wire on poles. 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 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 November 13 to November 19, Caltrain will be working during the night to string wire on poles. 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 installing poles on the platform at Tamien Station in San Jose as part of Caltrain Electrification. This work will require the temporary closure of eight parking spots in the Tamien Station parking lot. Work will include temporary removal of portions of the steel canopy at Tamien Station, the installation of poles, and the restoration of the canopy after the poles have been installed. While passengers will still be able to board the trains, some sections of the station platform may be closed intermittently. Work will occur in typical daytime shifts from 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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.
Maintenance and Other Projects
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, November 13, to Friday, November 19, crews will pressure wash and perform janitorial work at Caltrain stations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations.
Saturday, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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 may be 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.
Marin and Napoleon Rail Bridge Improvement Project
Construction has completed on the Marin and Napoleon Street rail bridges in San Francisco. This project replaced the bridge over Napoleon Street, made safety improvements to the Marin Street rail bridge, and track work from Cesar Chavez to Jerrold Street.
Brisbane to San Bruno
Saturday, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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.
Burlingame to Mountain View
Saturday, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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.
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.
Mountain View to Santa Clara
Saturday, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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.
Sunnyvale construction crews may be working on Fair Oaks Ave bridge over the Caltrain tracks.
Caltrain Emergency Exercise at Lawrence Caltrain Station November 14, 2021
On Sunday, November 14, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Caltrain will be conducting a simulation emergency exercise along the rail line at the Lawrence Caltrain Station. During the exercise, there may be some traffic control as emergency vehicles enter and exit the area. If necessary, flaggers will be on-site to facilitate alternating one-way traffic.
Parking in the area will be limited as it is needed for emergency response vehicle staging and access to the site of the simulated emergency. Volunteers may also be onsite acting as injured and frightened passengers.
The exercise is in coordination with Caltrain’s local Emergency Responders and is required by law (49 CFR Part 239). Emergency Responders’ preparedness is targeted to address unintentional acts and well as intentional events such as terrorism.
Santa Clara to San Jose
Saturday, November 13, to Friday, November 19, 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.
