Caltrain Plans Grade Crossing Closures For San Mateo

SAN MATEO, CA -- Caltrain will close multiple grade crossings this week to perform foundation installation work in the area.

The following crossings will be closed:

• Peninsula Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Tuesday, June 5, to Wednesday, June 6, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. with an available detour at Bayswater Avenue.
• Villa Terrace will be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, June 6, from 8 p.m. until Thursday, June 7, at 6 a.m. with an available detour at East Poplar Avenue.
• Bellevue Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic on Thursday, June 7, from 8 p.m. until Friday, June 8, at 6 a.m. with an available detour at Villa Terrace.

Construction activities during these closures are expected to include excavation, placement of rebar, concrete fill, electrical grounding and installation of foundations. Some work will be done during the day as well, Caltrain officials said.

Caltrain will work with contractors to minimize night work to limit the impact to surrounding communities; however, some work must be performed at night in order to maintain regular Caltrain service. To mitigate noise and other impacts during night and weekend activities, the field team will use acoustical noise barrier blankets and lights will be positioned away from residential and business areas.

In addition, South Railroad Avenue will be closed between 1st and Cypress Avenues from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 8, in order for construction crews to perform tree removal work.

For information on the work, call Caltrain at 650-399-9659 or toll free at 1-800-660-4287.

--Photo courtesy of Caltrain