NEWS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
   
 

Contact:
John Pilger
Adam Levermore-Rich
(408) 730-7535
July 18, 2006
Release # 07-07

REHABILITATION WORK MAY SLOW TRAFFIC

 

The following closures will be in effect as indicated, weather and conditions permitting.

LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT

LOCATION

Lawrence Expressway, northbound and southbound, between Highway 237 and Homestead Road

what

Preventative rehabilitation of 53 manholes on Lawrence Expressway

When

Weekdays: daytime closures 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; nighttime closures 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. At least two open lanes will be maintained in each direction at all times; The majority of work is expected to take place during overnight hours.

Date

August 14 – December 2006, weekdays only, weather permitting

activity

This is part of a $380,000 project rehabilitate the interior surfaces of 53 existing manholes on Lawrence Expressway, and additional 20 manholes on Arques Avenue, and an underground sanitary pump station on Arques Avenue. The project is being funded by the City of Sunnyvale.

For the safety of the public and workers, traffic control measures will be used when needed. Informational and warning signs will be posted as necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. Crews will make every effort to maintain access and minimize inconvenience to motorists.

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