US101/ University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing and Interchange Project

 University Ave Pedestrian Overcrossing Completes Stage 2 Construction; Enters Final Stage of Construction

• As part of Stage 3, the new Class 1 Trail is open to pedestrian traffic while the remaining improvements are completed. 
• Pedestrians are advised that work will be continuing adjacent to & sometimes partially on the trail. Please be aware of construction signs & markers that warn of active construction zones.
• Remaining work includes:
  • Slope grading, shoulder backfill, & decomposed granite installation on SB University from POC to Woodland Ave
  • Slope grading on NB-101 Loop Off Ramp
  • Permanent project striping & pavement markings
  • Irrigation & Erosion Control installation North of the Bridge

The City estimates completion in October.   

Brief Scope.  The US 101 / University Avenue Interchange Improvements include (1) constructing a pedestrian overcrossing of US 101, north of the existing University Avenue Overcrossing; (2) constructing a Class I bikeway connecting the pedestrian overcrossing to Woodland Avenue to the west, and Donohoe Street to the east; (2) widening the US 101 southbound off-ramp to University Avenue; (3) reconstructing the northbound off-ramp to University Avenue; (4) reconstructing a portion of the University Avenue between US 101 and Woodland Avenue; (5) modifying existing traffic signals; (6) installing new street lights; (7) improving the University Avenue intersections at Donohoe Street and Woodland Avenue; and (8) installing landscaping and irrigation.

Funding.  Funding for the project has been provided from Federal (HPP Grant), State (SB1 Grant), and Local (SMCTA and Stanford Recreation Mitigation Grants) sources.  The construction project will be administered by the City and Ghirardelli Associates.

The City publicly acknowledges the Grant by receiving credit to the County in the project-related materials including newsletters, brochures, and internet messages.

This project has been awarded by City Council to MCM Construction on 4/4/2023. The project notice to proceed has been issued in July and construction is estimated to begin late Summer. The project plan set can be found here.

Questions can be sent to Anwar Mirza - City Engineer at the following E-mail: amirza@cityofepa.org