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09/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2026 17:32

Left Turns Prohibited in Active Construction Zones on El Camino Real in San Mateo County through December

Left Turns Prohibited in Active Construction Zones on El Camino Real in San Mateo County through December

Published: Sep 29, 2026

San Mateo County ― To prevent gridlock and enhance safety, left turns are prohibited on State Route 82 (El Camino Real) in active construction zones within the cities of San Mateo, Burlingame, and Hillsborough.

Vehicles may not turn left within the following sections of El Camino Real:

  • Bellevue Ave to Sanchez Ave through mid-November
  • Hilltop Rd to Peninsula Ave through mid-November
  • Hillside Dr to Lincoln Ave through December

These left-turn restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the duration of construction in each listed work zone.

SamTrans Update

Please click here for more information on the El Camino Real Burlingame bus detour:

About the Project

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.

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