EBRC Intersection Closure - Story Road & Capitol Expressway Intersection 11/13/25 - 11/19/25

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, weather and conditions permitting. Due to rain and conditions, the Story Road Intersection will be extended through next week. Crews are working diligently to complete this necessary work. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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

 

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

Impacts to bus routes 25 and 522. Slight arrival delays due to reroute. Please reach out to VTA Customer Service at (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.