Caltrain to Start Grade Crossing Safety Project in San Bruno

Beginning in early February, Caltrain will start a year-long project to improve several grade crossings in San Bruno. The $4.3 million construction project will improve pedestrian and driver safety in San Bruno and help prepare the area for the construction of a grade separation that is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in 2012.

The grade crossing locations that will be improved include Angus Avenue, San Bruno Avenue, San Mateo Avenue and Scott Street all in San Bruno, and South Linden Avenue in South San Francisco. The project also will realign San Mateo Avenue and install new crossing equipment, while improving fencing and landscaping.

Construction will begin in with the demolition and removal of structures within the former lumber yard. This work may not be immediately noticeable to people in the area, however, later in the month work will start on the streets, where the work will be more visible. Crews will install new curb ramps, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and grade crossing panels at South Linden, San Mateo, Scott and Angus avenues.

Later in the year, crews will install new railroad signal gates at San Mateo Avenue, and provide landscaping, signs, fencing, and pedestrian gates at Scott, South Linden, and Angus avenues. During the last phase of the project, crews will work on realigning and overlaying San Bruno Avenue, and re-grading and repaving the former lumber yard.

Neighbors in the area will notice some construction noise from equipment. Periodically, work will have to be scheduled during weekends and at night. When this occurs, Caltrain will make efforts to notify the public in advance. Crews will work as quickly and as quietly as possible to minimize any negative impact to residents or businesses.

For additional information about Caltrain construction call 650.508.7726.

02/04/2008 - jbw
Media Contact: Jonah Weinberg, 650.508.6238