Caltrans is scheduled to begin repaving and making other improvements to Encinal Avenue (SR-61) between Broadway and Sherman Street in December. The improvement project is designed to provide motorists with a smoother ride and enhancing safety for pedestrians and wheelchair users.

In addition to repaving, the work includes upgrading existing curb ramps, enhancing crosswalk markings, upgrading signals with accessible pedestrian signals and installing vehicle speed feedback signs. This project will also incorporate Complete Streets elements, which includes the conversion of the existing two through lanes to one through lane in each direction, a center two-way left-turn lane, two Class II bicycle lanes, and parking within the project limits.

The electrical work will start at the Encinal Avenue and Grand Street intersection and move south along Encinal Avenue. The roadway rehabilitation work for the entire project limits (between Broadway and Sherman Street) will begin in the Spring/Summer of 2023. The project is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2023.

Caltrans will make an effort to minimize inconvenience as the project moves along. Traffic advisories, social media and signage will be utilized. The project was announced in May (“Caltrans to Repave, Enhance Encinal Avenue,” June 2; https://alamedasun.com/news/caltrans-repave-enhance-encinal-avenue).