Palo Alto, CA -- Beginning on November 19, construction crews will be working during the nighttime hours to construct the Homer Avenue Caltrain Undercrossing Project. Given the limited use and restrictions in the railroad right-of-way and scheduled track closures until March 2004, nighttime work is required to complete the project. The nighttime work will take place near and under the Caltrain tracks, and must be done at night while train traffic is limited. Crews will install piles, retaining walls and slabs. The nighttime work is expected to be finished during the second week of January, weather permitting.

Hours when the public can expect construction noise and traffic are from 9 pm to 4 am Monday through Thursday, and from 10 pm Friday to 4 am Monday on weekends. The project site will also need adequate lighting during this time. "We're gong to work very closely with the contractor and the Palo Alto Police Department to minimize the impact to neighboring residents and businesses," said Senior Engineer Elizabeth Ames.

The contractor, Anderson Pacific Engineering and Construction, Inc., has been meeting with residents from Alma Place and representatives from nearby businesses to hear their questions and concerns. Every effort will be made to finish the work quickly, safely, and with minimal disruption.

The Homer Avenue Caltrain Undercrossing will be a pedestrian/bicycle tunnel approximately 140 feet long and 18 feet wide. The undercrossing will provide a safe and convenient way for pedestrians and bicyclists to access the Caltrain Station, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Stanford University and nearby businesses from downtown Palo Alto. The $5.4 million construction project is being funded almost entirely by Federal/State transportation funds and private development fees.

Questions about the project should be directed to: Woojae Kim, Project Engineer, (650) 329-2446 or woojae.kim@cityofpaloalto.org. Night time work contact for the City shall be, Humayun Nasser, Field Engineer, (925) 683-7709.

Q&A for Homer Avenue Caltrain Undercrossing Project

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