Charcot Avenue Extension Project

Project Overview

This project in San Jose, California proposes to extend Charcot Avenue to Old Oakland Road by constructing new roadway and a grade-separated structure over Interstate 880.

Project Objective

The primary goal for the project is to provide east-west connectivity over I-880 and relieve congestion on the existing east-west corridors in the immediate vicinity, including Brokaw Road and Montague Expressway.

Project Features

The proposed improvements would provide:

•  A grade separated bridge structure across I-880 that will accommodate the future widening of that freeway (one additional High Occupancy Vehicle lane in each direction).
• A new road to extend and connect Charcot Avenue to Old Oakland Road via the existing Silkwood Lane
• Retaining walls and widening of Silkwood Lane to conform to the new overcrossing and roadway
• Modifications to the existing Charcot Avenue and O’Toole Avenue intersection
• Pedestrian and bicyclist access through the corridor

Capital Cost/Project Funding

The total capital cost to complete the project will be determined once the Preliminary Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase is completed. The City of San Jose has funded $800,000 for the PA&ED phase of the project. Upon construction completion, City of San Jose will operate and maintain the improvements.

Project Schedule

PA&ED begins:                         Fall 2008

PA&ED complete:                     Late 2009

How to Reach Us

For more information on this project, please contact VTA Community Outreach (408) 321-7575, TTY 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.