Politics & Government
City Of Foster City - Press Releases: Construction Starting On Traffic Relief Program
The City appreciates the community's patience and cooperation as we strive to improve traffic flow in Foster City.
January 10, 2022
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Contact: Lawrence Tam, Associate Civil Engineer, ltam@fostercity.org, (650) 286-3275
The installation of changeable signs started Monday, January 10, along East Hillsdale Boulevard at Edgewater and Shell Boulevards, which will be help reduce cut-through traffic in Foster City during commute hours. Once completed, the signs will be activated during the evening commute hours from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to restrict left turns while traveling in the eastbound direction of East Hillsdale Boulevard.
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Following project completion, the signs will result in the permanent implementation of the Traffic Relief Pilot Program, initiated in 2019 to improve traffic conditions in Foster City. Modifications of the existing signal systems to accommodate the dynamic signage installation will also be included. Construction will start from the East Hillsdale Boulevard side working through to Beach Park Boulevard.
Barring any weather-related delays, work by the City’s contractor Mike Brown Electric Co. is expected to be completed by the end of April. Work will take place Monday through Friday. Construction on City boulevards is typically between the hours of 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Given current traffic conditions, the City will allow work between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the eastbound direction and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the westbound direction. Should traffic conditions change, work will revert to typical construction hours. During construction, lanes may be temporarily closed. Please follow posted signs and traffic control measures for safe travel through construction zone.
The City appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we strive to improve traffic flow in Foster City. Please contact the Public Works Department at (650) 286-3270 with any questions or comments. Updated project information will be posted at www.fostercity.org.
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