Caltrain To Begin Work On San Mateo Bridges

At the end of January, construction crews will begin upgrades on four Caltrain bridges in San Mateo. The crews will install “crash beams,” to help prevent damage to the railroad tracks if the bridge is hit by a vehicle.

The bridges cross Tilton, Poplar, Mt. Diablo and Santa Inez avenues. Construction will cause periodic lane closures, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be diverted.

The bridges, built at the turn of the century, no longer meet clearance specifications.

Before the 53-foot steel beams can be installed, workers will build supports to hold the beams in place. Neighbors may hear construction noise, which will involve chipping and drilling holes in the concrete and installing reinforcement. The work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, for approximately four weeks. The beams will not be set in place until summer.

Neighbors in the area who have questions about the construction may call the Caltrain Customer Service Center at 1.800.660.4287.

01/20/2006 - CRD