Construction activities taking place throughout July 2022

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Detour
Lane Closure
Noise
Traffic Delays
Start Date
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What
US 101/Blossom Hill Rd. Interchange Improvement Proejct MAP

The following will be in effect as indicated, weather and conditions permitting:

July 18, 2022:

  • WHAT: Bike and pedestrian traffic will begin using the new Bicycle/Pedestrian path (as marked in green on the map above) to increase safety in the work zone during the final construction phases of the US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project.
  • WHERE: The new Bicycle/Pedestrian path stretches from Xander’s Crossing at Monterey Road to Coyote Creek trail off Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.
  • WHEN: Bike and pedestrian traffic will switch over to the new Bicycle/Pedestrian path beginning July 18, 2022.

July 21-22, 2022

  • WHAT: Contractors will begin to remove all K-rails related to the project.
  • WHERE: K-rail removal will take place between US 101/Blossom Hill Road interchange to Xander’s Crossing at Monterey Road.
  • WHEN: Thursday & Friday, July 21-22 between 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
  • WHAT TO EXPECT: Activities include and are not limited to: Noise construction equipment and truck/backup alarms.
  • LANE CLOSURES & DETOUR: Temporary lane closures will take place 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Closures will take place along Blossom Hill Road & the US 101 on-ramp off westbound Blossom Hill Road.
US 101 northbound on-ramp closed 7/21-7/22

July 25-29, 2022

  • WHAT: Contractors will begin final repaving the project area.
  • WHERE: Final repaving will take place between US 101/Blossom Hill Road interchange to Xander’s Crossing at Monterey Road.
  • WHEN: Monday-Friday, July 25-29 between 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
  • WHAT TO EXPECT: Activities include and are not limited to: Noise construction equipment and truck/backup alarms.
  • LANE CLOSURES & DETOUR: Temporary lane closures will take place 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Closures will take place along Blossom Hill Road & the US 101 on-ramp off westbound Blossom Hill Road.
US 101 northbound on-ramp closed 7/25-7/29

NOTES: For the safety of the public and construction workers, traffic control measures will be used when needed. Information and warning signs will be posted to ensure safety. Construction crews will make every effort to minimize inconvenience to motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, businesses, and neighbors.

For more information on this project visit: www.vta.org/101-blossomhill call VTA’s Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575 (TTY) 408-321-2330 or email community.outreach@vta.org.

Why

Construction activities taking place throughout July 2022.

Community Impacts

Bike and pedestrian traffic will begin using the new Bicycle/Pedestrian path (as marked in green on the map above) starting July 18, 2022, to increase safety in the work zone during the final construction phases of the US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project.

Temporary lane closures will take place July 21-22 & 25-29, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Closures will take place along Blossom Hill Road & the US 101 on-ramp off westbound Blossom Hill Road.