Cancelled: Short-Term Full Closures on SR-82 (El Camino Real) in Burlingame for Tree Work

San Mateo County ― Caltrans has cancelled upcoming full closures between October 12 and 16 on El Camino Real (SR-82) in Burlingame. Caltrans will reschedule work to preserve and reinvigorate the historic grove and 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:

Cancelled: Chapin Ave to Howard Ave

• Northbound and southbound lanes to remain closed
• Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Detour through Primrose Road

Cancelled: Howard Ave to Burlingame Ave

• Northbound and southbound lanes to remain closed
• Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Detour through Occidental Avenue

Cancelled: Howard Ave to Bayswater Ave

• Northbound and southbound lanes to remain closed
• Friday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 20
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Detour through Primrose Road

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
• 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.