Traffic & Transit

Construction On Bollinger Canyon Road Overcrossing Starts Monday

The work will lead to closures on Bollinger Canyon Road and the Iron Horse Trail, along with intermittent daily closures.

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Work on the crossing, which among other goals aims to improve safety, improve vehicular traffic flow, eliminate unsafe crossing maneuvers, and increase trail use, is expected to last 18-24 months.
Work on the crossing, which among other goals aims to improve safety, improve vehicular traffic flow, eliminate unsafe crossing maneuvers, and increase trail use, is expected to last 18-24 months. (COWI via the City of San Ramon)

SAN RAMON, CA — Construction on the overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road begins the week of July 31, and is expected to last for 18-24 months. Work on the crossing, which among other goals aims to improve safety, improve vehicular traffic flow, eliminate unsafe crossing maneuvers, and increase trail use, is expected to last 18-24 months.

During the construction, the following impacts are expected, according to the city:

  • A long-term lane closure on Bollinger Canyon Road near a portion of the median in front of City Hall.
  • One lane on each side of Bollinger Canyon Road will be closed.
  • The left turn lane onto Bishop Ranch 1 East will be closed.
  • Intermittent daily lane closures on Bollinger Canyon Road from Alcosta Boulevard to Camino Ramon.
  • Construction zone speed limit of 30 mph.
  • Closure of the north side of the Iron Horse trail adjacent to Bollinger Canyon Road.
  • At a later date, the south side of the trail adjacent to Bollinger Canyon Road will also be implemented.

See here for more information about the trail.

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