Construction Updates

Construction Updates

Published on August 08, 2024

Find updates on two roadway projects with locations, timelines, and traffic impacts in Palo Alto.

• Middlefield Road/Oregon Expressway - Continuing through Friday, August 30
• Caltrain Construction along Churchill Ave/Alma Street - August 16-18

Middlefield Road/Oregon Expressway Construction

The City is replacing a broken storm drain pipe on Middlefield Road at Oregon Expressway as part of the ongoing storm drain system replacement project. Road users should expect a partial lane closure on Middlefield Road turning left, going eastbound on Oregon Expressway towards Highway 101. The contractor expects work to conclude by Friday, August 30. Construction will occur Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Construction will pause on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15 for the start of the school year. The City's contractor will set up traffic control signage detouring bicycles and pedestrians away from the project site and route them to the crosswalk at Oregon Expressway. For questions, call (650) 329-2295 or email [email protected]. Please plan to take alternative routes, if possible.

Caltrain Construction Along Alma Street Continues

• Churchill Ave/Alma Street: Caltrain is working on a grade crossing improvement project on Churchill Ave/Alma Street. Expect lane closures for work that will be taking place within the track area in the Caltrain right of way. Work dates are August 16 and 17 from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. and August 17 and 18 from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.

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