Author: Neil Quintanilla

Date: September 26, 2024
District: District 4-Oakland
Contact:  Hector Chinchilla
Phone:  510-421-8040
Email: Vince.Jacala@dot.ca.gov / Hector.Chinchilla@dot.ca.gov

REMINDER: The State Route 220 (SR-220) J-Mack Ferry will be Dry Docked for Required Hull Inspection
Long-Term Closure Starting Sunday Night at Midnight, September 29, 2024

Solano County – Caltrans has scheduled a long-term closure of the State Route 220 (SR-220) J-Mack Ferry. The closure starts Sunday Night, September 29, 2024, and will continue for approximately 2-3 months. The closure is needed to perform repairs and federally mandated Coast Guard inspections.

Per Coast Guard regulations, the J-Mack ferry cannot operate until the boat is dry-docked, the hull has been inspected at its 5-year interval, and the inspection is completed.
The Delta’s companion ferry, the Real Mccoy Ferry (SR-84) can be used for crossings, while the J-Mack Ferry is out of service.

However, due to ongoing mechanical repairs please be advised that both ferries could be out of service at any give time. Caltrans urges the public to plan all travels around the delta region to avoid any delays.

Drivers are encouraged to use Caltrans Quickmap for the latest highway conditions. http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ For the latest information, call the Caltrans Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.

Please note that Caltrans has scheduled three upcoming 55-hour full weekend closures on the SR-12 Rio Vista Bridge. The closures are needed to perform needed repairs including roadway surface and bridge deck repairs, replacing bridge rails, installing bridge approach slabs and installing ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. Detours will be in effect. Expect delays.
• 9 p.m. Friday, October 18 to 5 a.m. Monday, October 21
• 9 p.m. Friday, November 1 to 5 a.m. Monday, November 4
• 9 p.m. Friday, November 15 to 5 a.m. Monday, November 18 (Tentative)

The State Route 84 Miners Slough Bridge can also be used to access Ryer island, and the Rio Vista Bridge can be used to access the City of Rio Vista.

More information: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-news/2024-09-19-rio-vista-bridge-multiple-55-hour-closures

Caltrans regrets any inconvenience for motorists and residents who use the ferry to access Ryer Island.

Motorists can also find additional information on Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage: https://caltransdeltaprojects.com/

Motorists can also receive 24/7 highway condition information statewide by calling 1-800-427-ROAD or 1-800-427-7623.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our state’s highways, bridges, and tunnels.

#BeWorkZoneAlert

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Housing Elements of a city or county General Plan are required to be updated every 8 years in order to plan for housing needs at all income levels. Each Housing Element includes goals, policies and programs that address local housing needs and serves as the blueprint for how a city or county will grow. The STA’s County Planning Collaborative on Housing provided financial and consultant resources to each participating agency through Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant funding.

The County of Solano and each city have a certified housing element or is on track to complete it. Housing Element information by jurisdiction can be found by clicking here.

The Vallejo Passenger Rail Study explores the feasibility of passenger rail service within Vallejo as well as service that would connect to nearby communities such as Napa, Fairfield/Suisun City, and Novato. The study found that a substantial market exists for fast, effective, and attractive transit services to and from Vallejo, with demand both within the city (and American Canyon) and to regional destinations, accessed by connections to the state rail network. A passenger rail service can provide a superior travel product, with fast speeds and reliable operation.

To view the Vallejo Passenger Rail Study 2024, click HERE.

Please contact Associate Planner Kathrina Gregana at kgregana@sta.ca.gov with any questions or concerns.