Ongoing Construction Activities (Now through early August)

Notice Cause
Construction
Notice Effect(s)
Detour
Lane Closure
Noise
Noise and Vibration
Traffic Delays
Start Date
End Date
What
Night Work & Temporary Ramp Closures: Thursday, August 7 through Friday, August 8

Ongoing Construction Activities (Now through early August):

  • Demolition and cleanup at the Garlic Shoppe site (near NB US 101 On-Ramp) continues through August 1.
  • Tree removal is underway in areas previously protected due to nesting birds.
  • Permanent signage installation (West side of project) scheduled for August 4–6, helping guide drivers around the permanent closure of 101 on- and off-ramps at Castro Valley Rd and Mesa Rd.
  • Retaining wall construction continues near the future SR 25 connector. This includes:
    • Spraying concrete (shotcrete)
    • Rebar installation
    • Anchor/nail drilling
  • Drainage installation has resumed following environmental clearance.
  • Pile driving and bridge foundation work are ongoing near SR 25.

Active Work Zones:

  • Northbound US 101 ramps (near Garlic Shoppe)
  • SR 25 connector and bridge foundation area
  • Retaining wall adjacent to the SR 25 on-ramp to SB US 101

      hank you for your patience during this important work to improve traffic safety and regional mobility between Gilroy and Hollister.

      Stay informed: www.vta.org/SR25

      Why

      VTA, in partnership with Caltrans, continues construction on Phase 1 of the US 101/SR 25 Interchange Improvement Project. Motorists traveling through Gilroy and San Benito County should expect the following activities and impacts:

      Detour

      For SB US 101 Off-Ramp to SR 25 Closure:

      ➡ Continue on SB US 101 past closed ramp
      ➡ Exit at Betabel Rd, turn left
      ➡ Enter NB US 101, then exit to SR 25

      For NB SR 25 to SB US 101 Closure:

      ➡ Turn left on Castro Valley Rd
      ➡ Continue east past Mesa Rd & Bolsa Rd
      ➡ Turn right on Monterey Rd
      ➡ Merge onto SB US 101 On-Ramp

      Community Impacts

      What to Expect:

      • Daytime noise (demolition, pile driving)
      • Construction crews working Monday through Saturday
      Service Impacts

      None

      Traffic Impacts

      Night Work & Temporary Ramp Closures:

      Thursday, August 7 (into Friday):

      • 6:00 PM–9:00 AM: SB US 101 On-Ramp from SR 25 – CLOSED
      • 9:00 PM–5:00 AM: SB US 101 Off-Ramp to SR 25 – CLOSED

      Friday, August 8 (into Saturday):

      • 6:00 PM–9:00 AM: SB US 101 On-Ramp from SR 25 – CLOSED
      • 10:00 PM–5:00 AM: SB US 101 Off-Ramp to SR 25 – CLOSED
      Pedestrian Impacts

      None

      Bicycle Impacts

      None