Ongoing Construction/Pavement Projects
and Back to School
The City of Morgan Hill currently has several projects taking place within the community. Many of these projects involve construction or pavement rehabilitation. Work is currently taking place on multiple City Streets and may have an impact on Back to School traffic in the area. Britton Middle School, PA Walsh Elementary School, Nordstrom Elementary, Live Oak High School, and St Catherine’s School are the schools closest to the work taking place. Please plan for extra travel time through these areas and plan to utilize alternative routes whenever possible.

Throughout the next few weeks, you may see work in your neighborhood or along your regular route of travel throughout Morgan Hill. The following work is currently underway.

Major Road Closures in effect during the Back to School Week
While there will be construction work throughout the City the following streets will be closed the week school returns:
  • West Dunne Avenue between Barnell Avenue and Peak Avenue – Utilize Monterey/Spring/Dewitt as a detour. This closure will be in effect until late September.
  • Condit Road north of Dunne Avenue in front of the new Chrysler Auto Dealership – Utilize Dunne/Murphy/Diana as a detour. This closure is scheduled through August 18.
  • Del Monte Avenue between West Dunne and Spring Avenue – Utilize Monterey/Spring as a detour. This closure is anticipated to last into November.
  • Depot Street between Monterey and Fifth Street – Utilize Monterey/Fifth as a detour. This closure is anticipated to last into October.
For detailed information on road work projects please refer to the information below.
Hale Avenue Extension Project
The Hale Avenue Extension Project is a significant and long-planned transportation improvement for the City of Morgan Hill. Dunne Avenue will be closed at the Hale Avenue Extension Project, between Barnell Avenue and Peak Avenue. The closure is tentatively scheduled for August 8, 2022 through September of 2022 (approximately 6 weeks) in order to construct the intersection improvements, including the roundabout, curb/gutters, medians, sidewalks, street light foundations and pavement.

At Spring Avenue and DeWitt Avenue, PG&E will be undergrounding overhead electric lines and removing poles. Traffic control devices will be in place periodically while needed to accomplish the work. Dewitt Avenue between Buck Hill Court and Spring Avenue will be closed in September following the reopening of West Dunne Avenue in order to complete the Hale Avenue Extension improvements within this area. Message boards will be in place in advance of the closure. Project information can be found on our website.

East Dunne Avenue Rehabilitation Project
The contractor will begin raising utility covers and work their way westbound from near Anderson Lake Bridge (City limit line) to Lower Thomas Grade Road along Dunne Avenue. Traffic control will be implemented through the end of this week. Striping will take place at a later date.

2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Program
The City of Morgan Hill has an ongoing Pavement Rehabilitation Program intended to address the City's pavement rehabilitation needs. The work will begin from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Once paving work is completed, crews will start raising utility cover preparation and restoration, as well as final striping.

8/4/22
Grind and pave Jackson Oaks Drive from Oakridge Court to Live Oak Court
8/5/22
Grind and pave Jackson Oaks Drive from Live Oak Court to Oak Canyon Court
8/8/22
Grind and pave Jackson Oaks Drive from Oak Canyon Court to Oak Hill Court
8/9/22
Grind and pave Jackson Oaks Drive from Oak Hill Court to East Dunne

Jackson Oaks Drive and the side streets will be mostly closed to through traffic. Expect lengthy delays to and from residences in the area due to the narrow roadway and construction logistics. The roadway will be made available for emergency vehicles. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience this temporary work will cause. Project information can be found on our website.

8/11/22
Cape seal of Thomas Grade Road and Oakwood Court
8/15/22
Grind and pave Lindo Lane and El Toro Court
8/16/22
Pave Lindo Lane and El Toro Court (pavement work will begin at 9am during school days)
Grind and pave at intersection of Llagas Road and Old Monterey Road
8/17/22-8/20/22 (Including Saturday Work)
Slurry seal work will begin at 9am during school days.
Via Grande, Hidalgo Court, La Giralda Court, West Main Avenue (DeWitt Avenue to John Telfer Drive), Church Street from Edmundson Avenue to Tennant Avenue, Condit Road (San Pedro Avenue to Barrett Avenue), White Oak Court, Oak Hill Court, Oakwood Court, Jackson Oaks Court, Oak Canyon Drive, Oakridge Court, Oakridge Road, Ridgeview Court, Live Oak Court, Thomas Grade Road.

Depot/Church Realignment Project
The Depot/Church Realignment Project will realign Depot Street with Church Street through the Community and Cultural Center (CCC) Parking lot. This project is intended to improve traffic flow into and around the Downtown area. The project is being coordinated with a private residential project to be constructed on the former Hale Lumber site. Project work in the public right-of-way began the week of March 28, 2022, with work continuing through October of 2022. Project information can be found on our website.

Closure of Del Monte Avenue between Dunne and Ciolino Avenue
Del Monte Avenue between Dunne Avenue and Ciolino Avenue will be closed through January of 2023. Traffic control will be in place for the installation of a new water line and then to construct the double box culvert.

Road and Lane Closures on Condit Road North of Dunne Avenue
Condit Road will have one-lane traffic from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Traffic control will be in place. It is anticipated that one-lane traffic will be in place for several weeks. Full Closure with detours will begin on 8/5/22 through 8/18/22.

Significant Utility Related Roadwork
Several communications companies are currently working on upgrading and installing new communication cables and conduit throughout the city. This work includes cutting into the roadway and placing or repairing cables and conduit. This work includes placing fiber optic cable on existing poles or installing new underground facilities into the roadway and/or onto sidewalk areas.

Construction Crews for Frontier will be working on the side streets of Jackson Oaks Dr. installing conduit for new fiber optic cables ahead of the City's Pavement Resurfacing Project. This phase of the project will be taking place between Monday 8/1/22 and Saturday 8/6/22. Crews will be trenching across certain portions of the roadway and will be required to briefly stop traffic for repositioning. Please anticipate short delays and travel through the construction area with caution and obey all warning signs and traffic flaggers.
The above schedule is based on necessary conditions and is subject to change. Residents and businesses in the impacted area will receive a notice from the contractor prior to work beginning in the area. Any parking restrictions will be posted on the affected streets a minimum of 72 hours prior to the operation.

For your safety, please travel through work zones/detours carefully or utilize alternative routes and plan for extra travel time when traveling through the work zones. The City appreciates your cooperation and apologizes for any inconveniences while construction is underway as there will be some construction noise, minor inconveniences, and traffic delays during the work.

Each week, project updates are provided in The Scoop. If you would like to receive a notification when The Scoop is published each week, please subscribe to the Notify Me list (select The Scoop). For questions or additional information, please contact us at constructionconcerns@morganhill.ca.gov. 
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