STATE ROUTE 132 WEST - PHASE I GROUNDBREAKING OCTOBER 18,2019
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TRAFFIC ALERTS

Traffic Alert: Closure of Southbound State Route 99 L Street/Maze Boulevard Off-Ramp
Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021, the L Street/Maze Boulevard off-ramp on Southbound State Route 99 will be closed for 120 days, expected to reopen on June 25, 2021. During the closure, the contractor will be connecting the new State Route 132 alignment to the Maze Boulevard intersection. 

Southbound State Route 99 travelers who wish to exit at L Street/Maze Boulevard will be directed to exit State Route 99 at I Street via ramp exit 226A. Travelers will then be detoured back to L Street via 6th Street, as shown on the map below. Detour signs will be posted along the route.

The green outline in the graphic below illustrates the detour route for the Southbound Highway 99 L Street/Maze Boulevard off-ramp closure. The project team thanks you for your patience and for driving cautiously through the construction areas.
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Download the full Traffic Alert here!
Advance Notice Traffic Alert: Closure of Northbound SR-99 Between Kansas Ave. & G St.
The SR 132 project team would like to give you advance notice that from March through early April, between the hours of 10 pm and 4 am Monday through Thursday, Northbound State Route 99 willhave a full closure and detour between Kansas Avenue and G Street. This closure and detour will only be in effect during nighttime hours and is expected to be repeated intermittently, over the courseof multiple nights. Crews will be erecting falsework over State Route 99 to construct the new State Route 132 separation bridge that will span over State Route 99. Once specific dates of the closureshave been finalized, an updated traffic alert will be issued.

Northbound State Route 99 travelers will be directed to exit State Route 99 onto 6th Street via ramp exit 226 (G-Street Central Modesto Exit). Travelers will then be detoured north using City surfacestreets to the NB Kansas Avenue on ramp as shown on the map below. All freeway ramps within the freeway closure limits will be closed concurrently. Detour signs and flaggers will be posted alongthe detour route for positive guidance during the closure.
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Southbound 99 will also have a full closure and detour; however, it will not be concurrent with the Northbound full closure.

This closure is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

​​The green outline in the graphic below illustrates the detour route for the Northbound Highway 99 closure. The project team thanks you for your patience and for driving cautiously through the construction areas.
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Download the full Advance Notice Traffic Alert: Closure of Northbound State Route 99 here.

Advance Notice Traffic Alert: Closure of Southbound SR-99 Between Kansas Ave. & H St. On-Ramp
The SR 132 project team would like to give you advance notice that from March through early April, between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am Monday through Thursday, Southbound State Route 99 will have a full closure and detour between Southbound Kansas Avenue off-ramp and the H Street Southbound on-ramp. This closure and detour will only be in effect during nighttime hours and isexpected to be repeated intermittently, over the course of multiple nights. Crews will be erecting falsework over State Route 99 to construct the new State Route 132 separation bridge that will spanover State Route 99.Once specific dates of the closures have been finalized, an updated traffic alert will be issued.

Southbound State Route 99 travelers will be directed to exit State Route 99 at Kansas Avenue via ramp exit 227. Travelers will then be detoured back onto the highway using City surface streets to theH Street on ramp, as shown on the map below. Detour signs and flaggers will be posted along the detour route for positive guidance during the closure.
 
Northbound will also have a full closure; however, it will not be concurrent with the Southbound full closure.
 
This closure is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

​The green outline in the graphic below illustrates the detour route for the Southbound Highway 99 closure.
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Download the full  Advance Notice Traffic Alert: Closure of Southbound State Route 99 here.

ONGOING TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Traffic Shift on Carpenter
At the end of the 58-hour closure of Carpenter Road that occurred on April 26, thru-traffic was shifted from Carpenter Road onto the New Bypass Roadway. This Bypass Road will be in service until the completion of the new Carpenter Road Bridge. The Bypass Road will be removed upon completion and opening of the new Carpenter Road Bridge over State Route 132. The re-opening of North Carpenter Road is anticipated to be June 2021.

The graphic below illustrates a Bypass Road that will be constructed to direct vehicles around the Carpenter Road Bridge construction zone.
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The project team thanks your for your patience and reminds you to drive cautiously through the detour area. 
Download the entire Carpenter Road traffic shift message here. 

View information about the Long-Term Rosemore Avenue Road Closure here. 
March 10, 2020 - August 31, 2021

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING ON THE 132 WEST PROJECT?

Winter 2020-2021

Fall 2020 Project Update Newsletter
Check out what's been going on with the SR 132 West project! Here are some highlights from the Winter 2020-2021 Project Update Newsletter:
  • In November 2020, the contractor began construction of the pump station at Rosemore Avenue. 
  • The contractor has concluded pile driving just 9 months after it initially began. 
  • The contractor completed the new SR 132 alignment at the intersection of Dakota Avenue and Maze Boulevard.
Click to download the Winter 2020-2021 Project Update Newsletter.

Fall 2020

Fall 2020 Project Update Newsletter
Check out what's been going on with the SR 132 West project! Here are some highlights from the Fall 2020 Project Update Newsletter:
  • The SR 132 West Project is a $100 million project that has been in the planning stages for more than 60 years.
  • This fall, the contractor completed the pouring of concrete for the entire superstructure of the Carpenter Road overcrossing. 
  • To complete the superstructure, the construction team poured more than 680 yards of concrete in one day.
Click to download the Fall 2020 Project Update Newsletter.

PAST UPDATES

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Intersection Closure: Emerald Avenue Between Elm Avenue and Kansas Avenue
On Monday, December 28 and Tuesday, December 29, on Emerald Avenue between Kansas Avenue and Elm Street crews removed falsework from the newly constructed State Route 132 Bridge over Emerald Avenue. 
 
​View the Complete Traffic Alert here.
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Intersection Closure: North Dakota Avenue and Kansas Avenue
On the morning of November 13th , 2020, the intersection of North Dakota Avenue and Kansas Avenue was closed for the reconstruction of the new SR 132 road alignment. Work was completed, and the intersection reopened on the evening of November 13, 2020.
​View the Complete Traffic Alert here.

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Pile Driving at the SR 132 / SR 99 Bridge Structure began on 10/12/2020
Starting on Monday, October 12th, the contractor for the State Route 132 Expressway Project in Modesto began pile driving for the new State Route 132/State Route 99 bridge.
View the Complete Traffic Alert here. 
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Intermittent Closures of Emerald Avenue between Kansas Avenue and Elm Street
On the morning of September 25, 2020, the SR 132 contractor performed 10-minute intermittent closures of Emerald Avenue between Kansas Avenue and Elm Street.
​View the Complete Traffic Alert here.

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Intersection Closure: Kansas Avenue and North Dakota Avenue 
On the morning of September 24, 2020, the intersection of North Dakota Avenue and Kansas Avenue was closed for the reconstruction of the new SR 132 road alignment. Work was completed, and the intersection reopened on the evening of September 26, 2020.
​View the Complete Traffic Alert here.

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Northbound Highway 99 Off-Ramp Closure at Kansas Avenue, 4/14-8/31/2020​
On the evening of April 14, 2020, the State Route 99 Northbound off-ramp at Kansas Avenue was closed until August 31, 2020. Crews were realigning the existing off-ramp to accommodate construction of foundations for the new State Route 132 bridge that spans over State Route 99.


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Rosemore Avenue Pile Driving began week of 6/22/2020
During the week of 6/22,
 the contractor for the State Route 132 Expressway Project in Modesto continued pile driving work at the Rosemore Avenue location. ​
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February 2020 Contaminated Soil Movement
On February 18, 2020, the City of Modesto will begin the excavation and containment of contaminated soils at the State Route 132 Site in Modesto. This movement will be overseen by Caltrans and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
​View the Complete Update Here, including FAQs, emails, and webpage links.

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2020 Excavation: Kicking off the project ahead of schedule! 
Kicking off construction ahead of schedule for the first phase of the State Route 132 West project, crews excavated 40,000 cubic yards of concrete from the site. Watch the video to the left to see what excavation looks like and to see where all that dirt is headed!
Ground Breaking Ceremony
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On October 18, 2019, the State Route 132 West project team, including the City of Modesto, StanCOG, Caltrans, and the community celebrated the Groundbreaking of the project! 

This groundbreaking kicked off construction for the first phase of the State Route 132-West project, with the City of Modesto taking the lead. 

OUTREACH  OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING
There are currently no upcoming outreach opportunities. 
PAST
Community Open House | November 19, 2019
The City of Modesto and project team held a community open house on Tuesday, November 19th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Modesto Church of the Brethren. The community-wide meeting format was an open house, with a brief presentation.
View the presentation, project boards, project FAQ sheet, and Q&A resources below, from the November 19, 2019 Community Open House.
FAQ Sheet 
Presentation
Project Boards

Question and Answer Resources from the City of Modesto 
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