Bay Area motorists could face extensive traffic delays and detours this weekend on Route 101 in Redwood City as city officials replace a bridge.
Caltrans plans to close southbound lanes of Highway 101 for 55 hours over the weekend to replace the Cordilleras Creek Bridge, Caltrans said on its website. The bridge, which is “at the end of its useful life,” runs along Highway 101 over Cordilleras Creek between the Whipple Avenue and Brittan Avenue exits, according to the agency.
People heading to San Francisco International Airport on Highway 101 in south San Francisco should be prepared for extra travel time, the airport announced. Social media posts. Drivers traveling south should use Highway 280 to enter the airport.
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The southbound freeway will be closed this weekend from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Caltrans said.
The northbound lanes of the freeway are scheduled to be closed for the remainder of the project, from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16, late next month. These closures are scheduled to last from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Caltrans detour maps show drivers heading south this weekend will take detours via the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge on Highway 92, the Dumbarton Bridge on Highway 84, or Highways 880 and 280. There is a need to.
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If drivers approach the freeway during the closure, they will be directed to the freeway exit that connects to Industrial Way in Redwood City, Caltrans said in an FAQ. web page.
Caltrans said it made the decision to close the highway for two full weekends so bridge construction can move forward faster.
“This approach allows Caltrans to build bridges in one season instead of over three years, reducing traffic impacts, increasing safety for travelers and construction workers, and improving the environment. We can minimize the impact,” Caltrans said on its website.