Work Begins on Boronda Rd

Work Begins on Boronda Rd

Published on November 14, 2024

Work on the Phase 1 Boronda Rd Congestion Relief Project began this week with preparation of the construction area. The site preparation process includes fencing of the construction yard and installation of animal exclusion fencing. Residents might see some traffic impacts during the day and intermittent night work beginning November 18th.

Night Work

• Installation of safety railing
• installation of a temporary crash cushion system
• patching and sewage and drainage work

Night work hours are 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday, although there may be additional work authorized outside of these days as needed for specific operations.

Day Work

• Surveying work
• Surveying and staking
• Existing sidewalk and curb demolition
• Street repairs to prepare for the project
• Installation of temporary fencing
• Constructing berm and trenching
• Sewage and drainage work

Daytime work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Any lane closures occurring during the day will take into consideration the McKinnon School bell schedule, and flagging will be in place during any lane closures.

Project Overview

The overall project includes the widening of East Boronda Road into a four-lane roadway (two lanes at each direction), and the construction of 4 multi-lane roundabouts at the intersections of McKinnon Street (Phase 1) and at El Dorado Drive, Natividad Road, and Independence Boulevard (future phases). The project will include:

• Bioretention facilities (rain gardens that use engineered soils and specific plants to trap and uptake pollutants in stormwater)
• Buffered bike lanes
• Bus pullouts
• Sidewalks
• ADA-compliant access ramps
• Storm drain lines
• Sanitary sewer lines
• Street lighting
• Landscaping

Future phases are contingent on funding availability and obtaining all the necessary environmental permits.

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