TRAFFIC ALERTS
Road Closure: North Carpenter Road
North Carpenter Road in Modesto will be fully closed to all traffic between Kansas Avenue and Elm Street beginning Friday evening, July 30th at 7:00 PM until Monday morning August 2nd at 5:00 AM. Travelers will be detoured to either Rosemore Avenue to the west or Emerald Avenue to the east to bypass the North Carpenter Road Closure. Crews will be placing traffic onto the new Carpenter Avenue Bridge that will span the new State Route 132 Expressway.
The green outline in the graphic below illustrates these detour routes available to the traveling public while the intersection is closed.
North Carpenter Road in Modesto will be fully closed to all traffic between Kansas Avenue and Elm Street beginning Friday evening, July 30th at 7:00 PM until Monday morning August 2nd at 5:00 AM. Travelers will be detoured to either Rosemore Avenue to the west or Emerald Avenue to the east to bypass the North Carpenter Road Closure. Crews will be placing traffic onto the new Carpenter Avenue Bridge that will span the new State Route 132 Expressway.
The green outline in the graphic below illustrates these detour routes available to the traveling public while the intersection is closed.
Intersection Closure: Kansas Avenue & Mercy Avenue
Starting on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 a.m., the intersection of Kansas Avenue and Mercy Avenue will be closed for approximately 10 weeks to allow for relocation of sanitary sewer facilities for the new State Route 132 Expressway alignment.
Rosemore Avenue south of Kansas Avenue will be opened simultaneously and ahead of schedule to accommodate local traffic impacted by the closure. Travelers will be detoured around the work area utilizing Woodland Avenue to the north while the Kansas Ave and Mercy Avenue Intersection is closed. See the detour graphic below for further details.
The green outline in the graphic below illustrates these detour routes available to the traveling public while the intersection is closed. The map also shows the route for local and emergency response vehicles in red. Commercial Trucks will be directed to use Woodland Avenue to the North or Maze (existing 132) to the south. The project team thanks you for your patience and for driving cautiously through the construction areas.
Starting on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 a.m., the intersection of Kansas Avenue and Mercy Avenue will be closed for approximately 10 weeks to allow for relocation of sanitary sewer facilities for the new State Route 132 Expressway alignment.
Rosemore Avenue south of Kansas Avenue will be opened simultaneously and ahead of schedule to accommodate local traffic impacted by the closure. Travelers will be detoured around the work area utilizing Woodland Avenue to the north while the Kansas Ave and Mercy Avenue Intersection is closed. See the detour graphic below for further details.
The green outline in the graphic below illustrates these detour routes available to the traveling public while the intersection is closed. The map also shows the route for local and emergency response vehicles in red. Commercial Trucks will be directed to use Woodland Avenue to the North or Maze (existing 132) to the south. The project team thanks you for your patience and for driving cautiously through the construction areas.
Traffic Alert: Carpenter Road Full Closures Between Kansas Avenue & Elm Avenue
Full closures of North Carpenter Road between Kansas Avenue and Elm Avenue are planned during the night on Tuesday June 1, 2021 through June 3, 2021 between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am each evening. Construction crews will be installing new underground facilities for the new Carpenter Road alignment.
Northbound and southbound travelers will be detoured either West to North Dakota Avenue or East to Emerald Avenue to bypass the North Carpenter Road Closure, (Rosemore Avenue is also closed between Kansas Avenue and Elm Avenue to allow for the construction of the Rosemore Bridge over the new State Route 132 Expressway).
The green outline in the graphic below illustrates the detour route. Please drive cautiously through the work area and watch for detour signs.
Full closures of North Carpenter Road between Kansas Avenue and Elm Avenue are planned during the night on Tuesday June 1, 2021 through June 3, 2021 between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am each evening. Construction crews will be installing new underground facilities for the new Carpenter Road alignment.
Northbound and southbound travelers will be detoured either West to North Dakota Avenue or East to Emerald Avenue to bypass the North Carpenter Road Closure, (Rosemore Avenue is also closed between Kansas Avenue and Elm Avenue to allow for the construction of the Rosemore Bridge over the new State Route 132 Expressway).
The green outline in the graphic below illustrates the detour route. Please drive cautiously through the work area and watch for detour signs.
Traffic Alert: Closure of L St. / Maze Blvd Off-Ramp on Southbound State Route 99
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
March 10, 2020 - August 31, 2021
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING ON THE 132 WEST PROJECT?
Winter 2020-2021
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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:
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Fall 2020
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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:
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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. 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. |
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.
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. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. |
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.
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! |
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
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. |
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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
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
