EBRC Intersection Closure - Story Road & Capitol Expressway Intersection (11/10/25 - 11/14/25)

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Detour
Lane Closure
Noise
Sidewalk Closure
Signal Deactivation
Traffic Delays
Start Date
End Date
What

The Story Road and Capitol Expressway intersection will be closed to through traffic in the Westbound and Eastbound directions. For two nights (11/10-11-12), Northbound through traffic will also be restricted. The Northbound lanes re-open for the remaining two nights (11/12-11/14).

Why

Crews will be installing the falsework bridge over the intersection, connecting both sides of the superstructure and laying the foundation for the Story Road Light Rail Station.

A rendering showing construction crews installing falsework over the Story Road and Capitol Expressway intersection. The rendering shows nighttime work, with lights illuminating the crew below.

Detour

Detour Map for the first two nights: 11/10-11/12.

Stylized aerial view of the Story Road and Capitol Expressway intersection. For the first two nights of the closure, Eastbound, Westbound and Northbound traffic through the intersection will be restricted.


Detour Map for the last two nights: 11/12-11/14.

Stylized aerial view of the Story Road and Capitol Expressway intersection. For the second two nights of the closure, Eastbound and Westbound traffic through the intersection will be restricted.

Community Impacts

Adjacent community members may hear construction noises, including voices, hammering, items dropping, and back-up alarms from heavy equipment. Residents may also see lights, necessary to illuminate the worksite.

Service Impacts

Slight arrival delays due to reroute. Please reach out to VTA Customer Service (408) 321-2300 for trip planning support.

Traffic Impacts

Travel delays due to detours.

Pedestrian Impacts

Pedestrians will be guided to walk at select crosswalks.

Bicycle Impacts

Bicyclists will be guided to cross at select crosswalks.