Street Repairs Ahead, Expect Traffic Delays

From a City of Alameda announcement:

Starting Oct. 3, 2012, the City will begin work to install asphalt patches along the following segments of streets that have significant pavement deterioration and potholes:

• Harbor Bay Parkway from Doolittle Drive to Maitland Drive
• Clement Avenue from Grand Street to Broadway
• Santa Clara Avenue from Park Street to Everett Street
• Sherman Street in front of Wind River Drive 

The work is estimated to take two weeks, and construction hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During construction, motorists will experience minor disruption in traffic, temporary loss of parking spaces, temporary restricted street access, as well as an increase in noise and dust levels. It is possible that on-street parking along Clement Avenue will be removed for up to one week during construction hours.

In general, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times in both directions and bus stop access will be maintained throughout the project. However, the construction work will result in short-term lane closures on Sherman Street from Eagle Avenue to Wind River Drive and Santa Clara Avenue from Park Street to Everett Street, and it is expected to result in delays of two to three hours. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

The contractor is required to post “No Parking “ signs on barricades at least 72 hours in advance of construction work and individual property owners will also be notified of the parking restrictions.

The project is funded in part by the Alameda County half-cent sales tax for transportation projects (Measure B).

The City appreciates your cooperation and patience during this construction. Questions about the project should be directed the project engineer, Trung Nguyen at 510/747-7943.

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