Caltrans starts sidewalk work at Tam Junction
Improved access for pedestrians
The first phase of Caltrans’ sidewalk and driveway rehabilitation project on Shoreline Highway at Tamalpais Junction is underway.
Workers started building temporary pedestrian walkways last week and launched the first phase of construction on Monday, said LaTanga Hope, a Caltrans spokeswoman. Construction will span three months, with a July 6 anticipated completion date. The total project cost was not immediately available, she said.
The project is considered “essential” under the coronavirus public health order and will not impact traffic as much because of the stay-home order, said Brent Ainsworth, a county spokesman.
The first phase calls for the installation of drain inlets and improved access for the disabled along the sidewalk in front of the Shoreline Marketplace, according to Caltrans.
The project starts at Flamingo Road, adjacent to the Good Earth Natural Foods parking lot, and continues down to Almonte Boulevard before wrapping around HQ Fuel gas station and ending just past the Pet Pro shop.
The project is focused on improving access for pedestrians, said Alicia Stamps, county associate assistant engineer
The project is considered “essential” under the coronavirus public health order and will not impact traffic as much because of the stay-home order.
in land development. Caltrans notified neighbors who live near project site via NextDoor.
“Because of the shelter-inplace order, Caltrans decided to not send out a mailer and did virtual outreach instead,” Stamps said.
The second phase involves repairing a section of Shoreline Highway under Highway 101 and installing utilities at the Manzanita Park park and ride lot.
Phase one will involve night work and construction noise could be disruptive, Caltrans said.
The site of the work is near a residential area and inconvenience to residents is always a concern with any construction, said Ainsworth.
“If it’s going to be loud for a period of time, we hope Caltrans is willing to communicate the expected disruptions to the neighbors in that area,” Ainsworth said.