As work progresses on the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector (EBRC) light rail line in East San Jose, here's an update on major traffic changes and construction activities:

• LEFT-TURNS CLOSURE 
  Capitol Expressway and Ocala Avenue
  Currently, there is only one left-turn lane from southbound Capitol Expressway to eastbound Ocala Avenue. U-turns are still possible.
  
  Crews will return on August 19 for overnight work to stripe the roadway on northbound Capitol Expressway at the Ocala Avenue intersection. The new, temporary traffic configuration will close both left turn lanes from northbound Capitol Expressway to westbound Ocala Avenue until late October.   
  
• The two left-turn lanes on northbound Capitol Expressway at Ocala Avenue will be closed for several months beginning the end of July.
   
• A full closure of the intersection at Capitol Expressway and Tully Road will be required for overnight girder installation.
• Expect overnight road closures from Ocala Avenue to Story Road (northbound) with detours between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM and from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM on weekends. Follow detour signs.   
     
  FALSEWORK AND REBAR INSTALLATION - Overnight work and lane closure  
  Southbound Capitol Expressway | Between Cunningham Avenue and Tully Road  
    
  Falsework and rebar installation on southbound Capitol Expressway between Cunningham Avenue and Tully Road, as follows:  
• Sunday night, July 27 through Friday morning, August 1
• Sunday night, August 3 through Friday morning, August 8
• Expect overnight lane closures with detours between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM during weekdays and from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM on weekends. Follow detour signs.    
     
  DRAINAGE & SANITARY SYSTEMS – Day work and lane closure  
  Northbound S. Capitol Avenue/Highwood Drive/Crossroads Shopping Center  
    
  Drainage work is currently underway daytime at S. Capitol Avenue near Highwood Drive, close to the Crossroads Shopping Center, as follows:  
• Monday, July 14   through Friday, July 18
• Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25
• Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1
• Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 8

PILE DRIVING    
Noise and Vibration | Median of Capitol Expressway  
   
Pile driving is currently underway on the north side of Story Road.
  
Pile driving will be conducted in areas closer to Story Road, but as crews approach Excalibur Drive/S. Capitol Avenue, a different type of pile called a cast-in-drilled hole (CIDH) pile will be constructed. Pile driving is conducted only during the day.     
   
SOUTHBOUND OCALA BRT STATION   
The relocation of the southbound BRT station continues at the southwest corner of Capitol Expressway and Ocala Avenue, and it is expected to be completed soon.  

SIDEWALK CLOSURE – NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS – FOLLOW DETOUR  
NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS | Ocala Avenue Intersection   
The sidewalk located at the northeast corner of Capitol Expressway and Ocala Avenue is currently closed 24/7. To access the northbound Ocala BRT stop, pedestrians and bicyclists should detour via Ocala Avenue to South Capitol Avenue. Follow detour signs.  

Any questions about this project can be directed to (408) 321-7575  
community.outreach@vta.org