Short-Term Closure on SR-82 (El Camino Real) in Burlingame for Tree Work

San Mateo County ― Caltrans has scheduled an upcoming closure on El Camino Real (SR-82) in Burlingame to continue tree removal work. To preserve and reinvigorate the historic grove, crews will remove aging eucalyptus trees and replace them with various saplings to keep the corridor safe and healthy.

To facilitate this work, the following full closures will be in place:

Full Closure Information:

Carmelita Ave to Floribunda Ave

• Northbound lanes to remain closed
• Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Detour through California Drive

Motorists should plan to follow the authorized, posted detours. because many side streets adjacent to El Camino Real are too narrow to accommodate large traffic volumes and can quickly become gridlocked and dangerous.

Please note:

• Left turns are prohibited on State Route 82 (El Camino Real) in active construction zones where only one lane of traffic is open in each direction
• Left turns are permitted on Broadway Avenue
• For SamTrans riders: Extended detours are in place during the project duration. Please refer to these links for more information:
  • https://www.samtrans.com/ecr-burlingame-detour

The $173M El Camino Real roadway rehabilitation project will maintain El Camino Real as a safe, accessible, and reliable transportation corridor. The project encompasses repaving the road and upgrading sidewalks for enhanced mobility. It also aims to reduce localized flooding and to improve visibility.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain this vital thoroughfare.