Highway Projects

I-880 HOV Widening Project (U.S. 101 to SR 237)

Overview

This project will add approximately 4 miles of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV, or carpool) lane in both directions of I-880 between the U.S. 101 and State Route 237 interchanges.

Objective

The purpose of this project is to reduce traffic congestion, provide a commute alternative and improve safety for those commuting into, out of and through Santa Clara County via I-880. 

Project Features

The proposed improvements would:

• Widen I-880 from a six- to an eight-lane freeway within the existing corridor creating an HOV lane. High occupancy vehicles, HOVs, are those cars with two or more occupants, shuttles and buses
• Modify existing on and off ramps in the corridor
• Construct retaining walls throughout the corridor
• Modify sound walls (if necessary)
  

Maintenance of Traffic Flow

For the safety of the public and construction workers, traffic control measures (such as temporary lane closures and detours) will be used as needed. Contractors will be required to make every effort to maintain access and minimize disruptions. The public will be notified before traffic control measures are implemented.

Operations

Upon completion, Caltrans will operate and maintain the highway improvements.

Capital Cost/Project funding

$95 million: $71.6 million from the Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA)and $23.4 million from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and State Highway Funds.

Project Schedule

Construction begins       Summer 2011

Construction complete   Summer  2013

How to Reach Us

For more information on this project, please call VTA’s Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575, TDD for the hearing-impaired (408) 321-2330. You may also visit us on the web at www.vta.org, or e-mail us at community.outreach@vta.org.