The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening with transportation in Solano County.
Click HERE to view the February 2025 STATUS Newsletter.
NEWS RELEASE
Date: February 27, 2025
District/Agency: Solano Transportation Authority (STA) |Caltrans District 4-Bay Area
Contact: Sean Person (707) 399-3217, Alexander Tidd (510) 421-3168
SOLANO COUNTY – Solano Transportation Authority (STA), in partnership with the City of Vallejo, California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and Solano County, has awarded a contract to Bay Area contractor Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the State Route (SR) 37/Fairground Drive Interchange Improvements Project. This project will implement a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) design at the intersection of SR 37 and Fairgrounds Drive to significantly improve traffic flow and safety while reducing congestion.
This DDI will be the first in the Bay Area and represents STA’s implementation of an innovative design to improve multimodal accessibility and safety. Beyond improving traffic flow and reducing congestion, this project will also provide continuous Class II bicycle lanes and pedestrian facilities and improve mobility access for historically disadvantaged communities by increasing connections to regional transit, employers, and the greater Vallejo Area.
This Project supports a larger countywide effort to revitalize the Solano County Fairgrounds and encourage economic growth and development, which will develop a mixed-use neighborhood with space for commercial establishments, public facilities, and multi-unit housing along with a transit mobility hub. This interchange project was awarded RM3 bridge toll funds, with Solano County as a project partner.
Construction on the State Route (SR) 37/Fairground Drive Interchange Improvements Project is anticipated to start in late March 2025, with completion by mid-2026. Pre-construction work, including tree removal, will begin in early March 2025. Landscape improvements will be made at the conclusion of construction.
For more information about the project and to view a video explaining the DDI design, please visit https://sta.ca.gov/project/redwood-parkway-fairgrounds-dr-improvement-project/.
Date: Feb. 26, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
Single Lane Closures on Highway 12 through Suisun & Fairfield in Early March
SOLANO COUNTY/NORTH VALLEJO – Caltrans will be closing outside and right-hand turn lanes at several intersections along State Route 12 through Fairfield and Suisun City throughout the week of March 3.
These closures will affect SR-12 intersections at Beck Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. in Fairfield, and Marina Blvd., Sunset Ave./Grizzly Island Rd., and Emperor Dr./Lawler Ranch Pkwy. in Suisun City. Each location’s lane closure will last a full workday.
This work is part of a larger project improving the safety of pedestrian crosswalks across Solano County. The lane closures are necessary to install the foundations for new overhead poles with luminaires.
Real-time traffic updates are always available on Caltrans QuickMap. For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on X.
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.
Date: Feb. 24, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
State Route 84 “Real McCoy II Ferry” Out of Service Due to Mechanical Issue
SOLANO COUNTY/NORTH VALLEJO – The State Route 84 (SR-84) “Real McCoy II Ferry” is currently out of service due to mechanical issues with the vessel’s engine.
The ferry has been inspected and experts determined the vessel’s thruster box needs to be replaced. Caltrans estimates the Real McCoy will be out of service through Friday, Feb. 28.
Caltrans regrets any inconvenience this may cause for residents and motorists who use the ferry to access Ryer Island and the Sacramento Delta.
Detour for SR-84 “Real McCoy II Ferry Closure
Residents and motorists can continue using Miner’s Slough Bridge to access or exit Ryer Island. The J-Mack ferry is currently on hold due to high water flow, but is expected to return to service Tuesday, Feb. 25. Caltrans thanks motorists, businesses, and residents for their patience as we work to get the ferries back into service.
For the latest information and schedules, call the Caltrans Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120. Motorists can also find additional information on the Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage.
For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://x.com/511SFBay
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.
Date: Feb. 14, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
Construction of Soundwall in Vacaville Necessitates Daytime Closures of Westbound I-80 Davis Street Onramp and Offramp
SOLANO COUNTY– A mudslide caused by this week’s winter storm has necessitated the closure of the Solano Bikeway above eastbound Interstate 80 outside Vallejo.
The mudslide occurred across from the interstate from the Hunter Hill rest area, making the route impassable until fixes can be made. The length of bikeway between Vallejo and Cordelia is now closed until further notice.
Real-time traffic updates are always available on Caltrans QuickMap. For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on X.
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.
Date: Feb. 6, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
Construction of Soundwall in Vacaville Necessitates Daytime Closures of Westbound I-80 Davis Street Onramp and Offramp
SOLANO COUNTY– Caltrans and partner agencies are constructing a soundwall along Hickory Lane near the Davis Street/Interstate 80 onramp and offramp in Vacaville.
Heavy machinery used to complete this work will require occasional daytime closures of the onramp and offramp beginning the week of Monday, Feb. 17 – not, Feb. 10, as previously stated. Local residents should also expect noise and dust during construction.
Work on this project has already begun and is expected to be complete by Spring 2025. Most work is expected to take place during normal daytime working hours. Occasional overnight closures of the Davis Street onramp and offramp may also be required. Crews have installed temporary concrete moveable barriers along Hickory Lane.
This work is related to the ongoing construction of the I-80 Solano Express Lanes Project. For the latest updates and additional project information, visit Caltrans I-80 Solano Express Lanes website.
Real-time traffic updates are always available on Caltrans QuickMap. For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on X.
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.
Date: Feb. 5, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
Construction of Soundwall in Vacaville Necessitates Daytime Closures of Westbound I-80 Davis Street Onramp and Offramp
SOLANO COUNTY– Caltrans and partner agencies are constructing a soundwall along Hickory Lane near the Davis Street/Interstate 80 onramp and offramp in Vacaville.
Heavy machinery used to complete this work will require occasional daytime closures of the onramp and offramp beginning Monday, Feb. 10. Local residents should also expect noise and dust during construction.
Work on this project has already begun and is expected to be complete by Spring 2025. Most work is expected to take place during normal daytime working hours. Occasional overnight closures of the Davis Street onramp and offramp may also be required. Crews have installed temporary concrete moveable barriers along Hickory Lane.
This work is related to the ongoing construction of the I-80 Solano Express Lanes Project. For the latest updates and additional project information, visit Caltrans I-80 Solano Express Lanes website.
Real-time traffic updates are always available on Caltrans QuickMap. For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on X.
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.
The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening with transportation in Solano County.
Click HERE to view the January 2025 STATUS Newsletter.
Date: Jan. 22, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
Hunter Hill Rest Area on Westbound I-80 is Now Open
SOLANO COUNTY/NORTH VALLEJO– The Hunter Hill rest area along westbound Interstate 80 reopened to the public today, following several weeks of work to restore power and water pressure.
Several utility boxes and many other infrastructure components were replaced in order to provide full services to Bay Area motorists.
For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://x.com/511SFBay
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.
Date: Jan. 16, 2025
District: 4
Contact: Alexander Tidd
Phone: (510) 421-3168
State Route 220 J-Mack Ferry Returns to Service Following Inspection and Repairs
SOLANO COUNTY/DELTA REGION – Caltrans has resumed service on the State Route 220 J-Mack ferry with service to Ryer Island in the Sacramento River Delta.
The J-Mack recently completed its mandated inspection with the U.S. Coast Guard and, following minor repairs and installation of a new cable, is now available to motorists.
For the latest information and schedules, call the Caltrans Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120. Motorists can also find additional information on the Caltrans’ Delta Ferries webpage.
For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://x.com/511SFBay
Or call 1-800-472-7623 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.