Improved Ride Quality, New Bike Lanes & Pedestrian Traffic Signals Among Safety Features Awaiting Travelers on State Route 82 in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County - Caltrans, local partners and community leaders, today celebrated the completion of the State Route 82 (El Camino Real) Pavement Rehabilitation and ADA Improvements Project, a $55 million investment in safety, accessibility, and mobility.

The project extends from 0.7 mile south of State Route 237 in Mountain View to Sand Hill Road in Palo Alto and provides significant upgrades to one of the Bay Area's most historic and heavily traveled corridors.

"This project is about more than repaving a road," said Caltrans District 4 Director Dave Ambuehl. "This effort creates a safer, more accessible, and connected corridor for everyone living and visiting Santa Clara County, whether traveling by car, feet, bicycle or mobility devices."

Key improvements include:

• Resurfacing and repairing pavement to extend roadway life and improve ride quality.
• Installation of more than 13.5 miles of new Class II and Class IV bike lanes along El Camino Real.
• Construction of upgraded ADA-compliant curb ramps and pedestrian features.
• Upgrades to traffic signals with accessible pedestrian signals and high-visibility crosswalks.
• Installation of three new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Systems to enhance pedestrian safety at key crossings.

The project was funded through the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), with $5.56 million from Senate Bill 1 (SB1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017), $3.2 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and $3.74 million from the City of Mountain View.

"The El Camino Real project is a real win for our entire community," said Mayor Ellen Kamei. "Thank you to Caltrans for partnering with us and the community to deliver these critical safety upgrades to the state highway. With the City of Mountain View's $3.74 million contribution to the Caltrans project, we are making this essential corridor safer and more accessible for everyone."

For more information about the project, visit: Caltrans Project Webpage: SR-82 - Pavement Rehabilitation and ADA Improvements | Caltrans

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