🚧TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Paving Work - October 8-9 between 7PM-5AM)🚧

Overnight Paving Work: October 8-9 between 7:00 PM-5:00 AM

Where: US 101 medians and within the interchange work zone. 
When: October 8 and 9, between 7:00 PM- 5:00 AM each night

What: New asphalt paving. Expect paving machines, rollers, trucks, and testing crews.

Lane Closure: Northbound and southbound US 101

• The #1 inside lane will be closed during scheduled nighttime work on Oct 8 & 9, between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
• Drivers should expect slower traffic and potential delays through the interchange.

Daytime work: Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9

• Route 25/101 bridge area: Drilling of bridge foundations and setup of temporary bridge supports. Expect construction noise and workers near the roadway.
• Connector between US 101 and Route 25 (Tue, Oct 6 to Fri, Oct 9): Pavement grinding and grooving. This is noisy work.
• Various locations (Castro Valley, Mesa Road, and along the interchange): Erosion control, drainage, and roadside electrical work. Surveyors will be out Thursday and Friday.

Coming up

• Week of Oct 12: Crews begin installing concrete barrier and guardrail.
• Starting Oct 19: Crews begin installing fences and gates.
• November/December 2026: A traffic shift is planned for drivers exiting southbound US-101 and heading east on SR-25 toward San Benito County. Expect changes to the lane and ramp layout. More details will be shared soon.

Safety tips for drivers

• Slow down and obey posted signs and flaggers.
• Watch for workers, equipment, and lane shifts, especially at night.

All work depends on weather, and the schedule may change without notice.

Questions or concerns? 

Learn more about the project page at https://www.vta.org/projects/us-101sr-25-interchange-phase-1. Contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575 or community.outreach@vta.org.