Almaden Expy Pavement Rehabilitation From Blossom Hill Road to Harry Road

Last updated:03/25/2021 - 14:30

Project Description

The project will rehabilitate Almaden Expressway from Blossom Hill Road to Harry Road. Work will include: pavement repair; hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay; repair of sidewalk, driveway approach, and curb & gutter; upgrade of existing ramps to comply with current American Disability Acts (ADA) standards; adjustment of existing manholes/monuments/utilities to new grade; installation of new inductive loops for vehicles and bicycles; installation of new battery back-up cabinet and system; placement of thermoplastic pavement striping, markings and roadside signs.

Project Status

Project advertisement: June 23, 2020.
Bid opening: July 16, 2020.
Bid award: August 11, 2020.
Pre-construction Meeting: September 24, 2020.
Notice to Proceed: November 2, 2020.
Construction schedule: From Nov 2, 2020 to May 2021.

NOTE: Schedule subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.

Construction Update: 03/16/2021
Construction Activities:	Schedule
Pre-paving Construction – Electrical & Concrete	Completed
PCC Extruded Curbs	Completed
PCC Curb & Gutter/Sidewalks/Driveways	Completed
Ramps & Domes	Completed
Electrical Lead Time	Completed
Remove & Salvage Battery Back-up Cabinets	Completed
Install Alpha Battery Back-up Cabinet & System	Completed
Install Cameras	Completed
Paving Construction	Day work - Harry Rd to Trinidad Ave on March 5 to March 16, 2021. Paving paused 3/17 - 3/30 due to HMS supply issues. Paving resumes March 31st. Night work - McAbee Rd. to Coleman Rd on April 11 to April 12, 2021. Paving Construction continues through April into May, with project completion expected in May 2021.
Wedge Cut	Ongoing
Base Repairs	Completed
2” Full Mill	Completed
Lower Utilities (CIR – Manholes & Monuments)	March 29th - April 1st
Lower DHs	March 29th - April 1st
Striping Removal	Completed
CIR	March 31st to April 2, 2021.- Camden to Redmond
Electrical Loops	ongoing
County Review for Layout
2” Overlay	See Paving Construction
Cat-track	Ongoing
Raise DHs	Ongoing
Raise Utilities
County Review for Cat-tracks	Ongoing
Final Striping & Signs	Ongoing

Funding

Measure B (2016)
County Road Fund

Project Location

Located in the City of San Jose at County maintained Almaden Expressway between Blossom Hill Road and Harry Road.