From Grace L. Moore, Public Affairs Officer
Office of Communications & Public Affairs, SFDPW
San Jose Avenue (Rousseau St to Randall St) weekend closure due to Highland Avenue Bridge Traffic Railing Replacement Project: Weekend work December 5th and 6th
On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2015 we will begin removing the temporary scaffolding that was erected this summer for the traffic rail replacement work on the Highland Ave Bridge. The Highland Avenue Bridge spans over San Jose Avenue which provides connection to downtown and the 280 freeway. We want to ensure safety during our construction, not only for the construction crews but also for users of San Jose Avenue below.
DURING WORK HOURS FROM 8:00AM to 5:00PM, SAN JOSE AVENUE (ROUSSEAU STREET TO RANDALL STREET) WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR/MOTORIZED TRAFFIC – PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE LANES WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.
Scope of work
The contractor will be removing the scaffolding that was erected for construction. Plywood deck and debris net removal work will occur over the Muni tracks on San Jose Ave. and over San Jose Ave. New streetlights will be installed; two on each side of the bridge.
Traffic Impacts:
· San Jose Avenue traffic will be detoured at Randall St and at Rousseau St.
· A bus bridge will be provided Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work hours (San Jose Avenue Closed from Rousseau St. to Randall St.):
· Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Sunday, December 6, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Highland Avenue Bridge will re-open December 2015!