Q: My spouse and I visited loved ones in Brentwood just lately and traveled by way of Interstate 5 and I-580. The extend of 580 west among I-5 and I-205 is the most effective fix perform I have ever viewed at the interfaces of asphalt and cement overpasses! Caltrans really should use this contractor to do all of their repair service do the job or have them hold lessons for other contractors on how this fix must be finished.
I have been driving for 55 yrs and this is the most effective perform at any time. Considerably applause to this contractor!!!
John Souza, Hollister
A: Many thanks for your kudos to the contractor.
In addition, Caltrans has been experimenting with distinctive mixes of asphalt and concrete to clean out roadways at more than- and underpasses. These places can have a range of challenges, such as that they sometimes establish enormous, discouraging dips.
Q: In December, you printed my fears about why Caltrans necessary over 6 months to reconstruct the overpass on Interstate 880 in Union Town north of Decoto Street. I in contrast that undertaking with the reconstruction of the Freeway 101 overpass in San Francisco’s Alemany Circle more than two months throughout COVID. I pointed out that the project had currently taken above six months, wondered when it would stop, and recommended that Caltrans just shut down the overpass above two weekends to entire the challenge. You famous in December that “Work ought to be completed before long.”
Speedy forward an additional 6 months, it is now late July, and it seems that Caltrans is at last laying down a leading layer of asphalt and ought to be re-striping lanes thereafter. Citizens take pleasure in transparency and superior do the job, and reward the govt with additional tax pounds when they see success.
When Caltrans studies “soon” as the equal of six months, it leaves us scratching our heads.
Brian Foster, Castro Valley
A: I comprehend your disappointment. You are not by itself. 6 months or more is a extensive time when you frequently generate in the space of a big task. Projects in high-traffic spots are extra hard to shut down than through covid lockdowns, or in parts where site visitors is reduce.
Q: I not long ago rode the specific bus down El Camino Actual from San Jose to Palo Alto and again. The westbound excursion was shockingly bumpy in areas.
The return vacation was positively perilous, specially via Mountain See around Castro Avenue. I believed the bus suspension was likely to be destroyed. My seat bounce was so serious I wished I had a seat belt on. The part around Castro should have a enormously lowered velocity restrict (perhaps 10 mph) until finally repairs are produced.
Craig Foster, San Jose
A: Repairs start out soon, only this time I hope “soon” does not indicate six months.
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