California Department of Transportation

07/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2025 15:40

Ramp Closures on U.S. 101 at University Avenue in East Palo Alto from Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 31

Ramp Closures on U.S. 101 at University Avenue in East Palo Alto from Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 31

Published: Jul 17, 2025

Ramp closed nightly starting at 9 p.m. on weekdays.
Ramp opens on weekdays at 5 a.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m.

San Mateo County ― Caltrans has scheduled ramp closures on U.S. 101 at University Avenue in East Palo Alto so that crews can perform permanent striping operations and electrical work.

Southbound Closure Schedule

  • Monday July 21 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
  • Tuesday July 22 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
  • Wednesday July 23 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
  • Thursday July 24 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
  • Friday July 25 9 p.m.-9 a.m. (Sat)

Northbound Closure Schedule

  • Wednesday July 23 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
  • Thursday July 24 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
  • Friday July 25 9 p.m.-9 a.m. (Sat)
  • Monday July 28 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
  • Tuesday July 29 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
  • Wednesday July 30 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
  • Thursday July 31 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Please drive with caution.

Detour information:

  1. To access eastbound University Ave. from southbound U.S. 101, take the off-ramp to Embarcadero Rd, then take the on-ramp to northbound U.S. 101, then take the off-ramp to Donohoe St, and continue straight onto eastbound University Ave.
  2. To access southbound U.S. 101 from University Ave., take westbound University Ave, then turn right onto Middlefield Rd, then turn right onto Willow Rd, and finally enter the on-ramp to southbound U.S.101.
  3. To access University Ave. from northbound U.S. 101, take the off-ramp at Willow Road and turn right onto Willow Ave, and then turn right on Newbridge St. to enter University Ave.

All work is weather dependent. Please drive with caution. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our state's highways, bridges, and tunnels.

For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: https://x.com/511SFBay For real-time information, visit Caltrans QuickMap: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Follow us on X: https://x.com/CaltransD4 Or call 1-800-472-7623, 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.

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