Category: Uncategorized

Date: June 28, 2025
District: 4
Contact:  Vince Jacala
Phone:  (510) 385-7069

Eastbound I-80 Express Lane Opens as Temporary HOV Lane Ahead of Formal Launch in Late 2025
Temporary HOV Lane Opened to Traffic
on Saturday, June 28, 2025

SOLANO COUNTY  – The new eastbound Interstate 80 (I-80) express lane running between Fairfield and Vacaville is now open to High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) traffic as of 8:00 AM Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Roadway construction on the new express lane is ongoing and electronics and hardware for collecting tolls are still being installed. In the meantime, this lane is available to vehicles with two or more people on board weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The new HOV lane runs on eastbound I-80 from the Airbase Parkway in Fairfield to Interstate 505 (I-505) interchange in Vacaville.

As work is still in progress, Caltrans asks motorists to please be mindful of their speed for the safety of our workers. Caltrans and its transportation partners the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) expect to formally launch the completed express lane by late 2025.

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: May 28, 2025
District: 4
Contact:  Ryan Leong
Phone:  (510) 385-7068

Eastbound and Westbound- SR-12 Solano County
Roadway Improvement Project
Starts Thursday, May 29
8:00 PM-5:00 AM Monday – Friday

SOLANO COUNTY  – Caltrans is scheduled to begin construction on both directions of State Route 12 (SR-12) in Solano County near Suisun City from Lawler Ranch Parkway to Shiloh Road.

Workers will overlay new asphalt, replace culverts, build bridge rails, and install median barriers.

Eastbound and westbound lanes of SR-12 will be subject to one-way traffic control.

Only one lane will be open at a time, with traffic alternating directions through the work zone.

All work depends on weather. Additional construction work may also be scheduled occasionally on weekends.

Overnight work is scheduled until further notice. Caltrans will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.

Construction may cause delays between Walters Road and Lambie Road.

For the latest road and highway conditions statewide got to Caltrans quick maps:
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or call 1-800-427-ROAD or I-800-427-7623.

Caltrans thanks the public for its patience and understanding as we work to maintain and improve our state’s highways, bridges and tunnels.

The Solano Transportation Authority, along with Caltrans, City of Vallejo, County of Solano, and Metropolitan Transportation Commission, will be conducting an open house to answer any questions related to the existing construction of the State Route 37/Fairgrounds Drive Interchange Project on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

The event is open to the public and will be held at the North Vallejo Community Center, located at 1121 Whitney Avenue in the City of Vallejo. We cordially invite the public to attend to get to know more about the project and its improvements, as well as talk to the project team.

The State Route 37/Fairgrounds Drive Interchange Project will address issues of accessibility, mobility, roadway safety, and congestion relief for motorists, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians in a manner that stimulates economic vitality, promotes environmental sustainability, and increases quality of life for Vallejo residents by incorporating a Divergent Diamond Interchange design configuration.

If you have any questions about the open house or the project, please visit the project website here, view the fact sheet here, call (925) 436-5075, or send an email to SR37-FairgroundsPIO@portal3.pbid.com.

Date: May 8, 2025
District: 4
Contact:  Vince Jacala
Phone:  (510) 385-7069

Eastbound and Westbound- I-80 Fairfield Testing New Express Lanes Signs
Starts Friday, May 9, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Mondays – Fridays
Motorists will NOT be Charged During Testing

SOLANO COUNTY  – Caltrans and its transportation partner, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will be testing signage for the new I-80 Solano Express Lanes. The signs are located on eastbound and westbound I-80 between Red Top Road and Manuel Campos Parkway in Fairfield.

During testing, the signs will be illuminated with test messaging. The signage testing will occur starting Friday, May 9 until tentatively late summer 2025. Motorists will see test messaging on the signs each day beginning at 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Mondays-Fridays.

Motorists will NOT be charged to use the new far-left traffic lanes on I-80 in Fairfield and Vacaville during this testing phase. They will continue to be allowed to use the far-left traffic lanes on eastbound and westbound I-80 in Fairfield and Vacaville as a temporary car-pool lane during commute hours and use those same lanes as a traffic lane with no restrictions during non-commute hours.

After the testing phase is completed, sometime in late 2025, the signs will be activated and motorists using the new express lanes, the far left traffic lane, will be charged based on Express Lane charging criteria.

Additional Project and Road Condition Information
For additional information regarding the I-80 Solano Express Lanes Project go to our project website at: Solano I-80 Express Lanes Project | Caltrans

For the latest road and highway conditions statewide got to Caltrans quick maps:
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or call 1-800-427-ROAD or I-800-427-7623.

Caltrans thanks the public for its patience and understanding as we work to maintain and improve our state’s highways, bridges and tunnels.

Date: April 30, 2025
Agency: Solano Transportation Authority & Caltrans, District 4-Bay Area
Contact:  Sean Person, Vince Jacala
Phone:  (707) 399-3217, (510) 385-7069

State Route 37/Fairgrounds Drive Interchange – Vallejo
Construction Shifts into Gear – May 2025
Watch for Traffic Lane Shifts/Overnight Ramp Closures

SOLANO COUNTY  – The Solano Transportation Authority (STA), in close coordination with its transportation partner, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has started construction work on the new State Route 37 (SR 37)/Fairgrounds Drive Interchange Project in Vallejo. The interchange improvement project will enhance motorist safety and improve bicycle and pedestrian access with construction of a new divergent diamond interchange. This is the first-ever divergent diamond interchange (DDI) constructed in the Bay Area and only the second-ever constructed on a major highway in California.

What to Expect During Initial Construction Work
Construction at SR 37 and Fairgrounds Drive recently started construction in April 2025. The site is near the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Theme Park and the Solano County Fairgrounds. Major public impacts to SR 37 and Fairgrounds Drive are scheduled to start in May 2025. In the coming weeks, motorists will begin to see lane traffic shifts, overnight ramp closures, tree removal, signage installation, and various temporary lane closures.

The following construction-related activities are set to happen starting in May 2025.

• Motorists on Fairgrounds Drive at SR 37 should watch for temporary traffic lane shifts.
• Eastbound on and off ramps at SR 37/Fairgrounds Drive will be closed overnight with detours. Closures are scheduled from 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM.
• The westbound off-ramp from SR 37 to Fairgrounds Drive will be closed nightly from 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM.
• The SolTrans bus stop at the on-ramp to Westbound SR 37 will be temporarily relocated a few feet away.

Motorists should drive with caution in construction zones and expect travel delays. All work is weather dependent.

For general questions, please email our project team at: SR37-FairgroundsPIO@portal3.pbid.com.

STA and Caltrans will provide additional project details as soon as information becomes available.

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-improvementproject/.

STA and Caltrans thank the motoring public for its patience and understanding as we work to improve and maintain our state’s highways.

Date: March 10, 2025
District: 4
Contact:  Alexander Tidd
Phone:  (510) 421-3168

Westbound I-80 Express Lane Opens as Temporary HOV Lane Ahead of Formal Launch in Late 2025

Temporary HOV Lane Opened to Traffic on Saturday, March 8

SOLANO COUNTY  – The future westbound Interstate 80 (I-80) express lane running between Vacaville and Fairfield is now temporarily open to High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) traffic as of Saturday, March 8.

Roadway construction on the new express lane is ongoing and electronics and hardware for collecting tolls are still being installed. In the meantime, this lane is available to vehicles with two or more people on board weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During non-weekday commute hours, the lane is open to all motorists.

The new temporary HOV lane runs on westbound I-80 from the Interstate 505 interchange in Vacaville to Airbase Parkway in Fairfield.

As work is still in progress, we ask motorists to please be mindful of their speed for the safety of our workers. Caltrans and its transportation partners expect to formally launch the completed express lane by late 2025. At that time, motorists using the new traffic lane will be charged as appropriate.

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. 28, 2025
District: 4
Contact:  Alexander Tidd
Phone:  (510) 421-3168

Westbound I-80 Express Lane in Vacaville Slated to Open as Temporary HOV Lane Ahead of Formal Launch in Late 2025

Temporary HOV Lane Scheduled to Open on or around Monday, March 10

SOLANO COUNTY  – Caltrans and partner agencies are tentatively scheduled to open the new westbound Interstate 80 (I-80) express lane running between Vacaville and Fairfield as a temporary HOV lane on or around Monday, March 10.

Roadway construction on what will become a new express lane is ongoing and electronics and hardware for collecting tolls are still being installed. In the meantime, this lane will be available to vehicles with two or more people on board on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The new HOV lane runs on westbound I-80 from the Interstate 505 interchange in Vacaville to Airbase Parkway in Fairfield.

As work is still in progress, we ask motorists to please be mindful of their speed for the safety of our workers. We expect to formally launch the completed express lane by late 2025.

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. 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.