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Home My WebLink AboutPW Proposed Roundabout at Freitas Parkway Off-Ramp PPTADA Improvements and Roundabout at the Manuel T Freitas Parkway / Route 101 Interchange Presentation to San Rafael City Council November 1, 2021 Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Project Overview Need and Purpose •Pedestrian safety •ADA compliance •Consistency with Caltrans Strategic Plan & Complete Street Policy Benefit to City of San Rafael •Improved safety •Improved traffic operation on local street •Reduced emissions •Reduced long-term maintenance •Compatibility with San Rafael’s plan for roundabout on west side of the freeway Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager Scope •Reconstruct curb ramps and sidewalk •Remove stairs and bus stop access across loop ramps •Relocate NB bus stop to Redwood Hwy •Construct roundabout at Redwood Hwy/ Civic Center Dr intersection Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Project Cost and Schedule Estimated Construction Cost •$3.3 Million (2021 Dollars) Schedule •Complete Design –June 2022 •Advertise Project –November 2022 •Award Project –January 2023 •Begin Construction –April 2023 •Finish Construction –October 2023 Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Existing Conditions Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager •Redwood Hwy and Civic Center Dr are STOP controlled •Manuel Freitas Pkwy and NB Ramps are uncontrolled •Bus stops within State R/W access via uncontrolled crossing of loop ramps •Existing non- ADA compliant pedestrian facilities Manuel T Freitas Pkwy Civic Center Dr. Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Improvements (West Side) Manuel T Freitas Pkwy / Southbound Ramps Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager •Reconstruct sidewalks and curb ramps •Add rest areas to bus stop access •Add pedestrian refuge to N-S crosswalk •Modify drainage systems •Remove Staircase and uncontrolled crossing Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Improvements (East Side)Manuel T Freitas Pkwy / Northbound Ramps / Redwood Hwy / Civic Center Dr Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager •Relocate bus stop to Redwood Hwy •Remove Staircase and uncontrolled crossing •Consolidate NB ramp entry •Reconstruct sidewalks and curb ramps •Construct retaining wall and roundabout •Install Landscaping Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 1 Pedestrian Detour Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: ~3 MONTHS WEST SIDE: SB Bus Stop Improvements Pedestrian Refuge Traffic Signal Foundations EAST SIDE: Retaining Wall Median Removal Sidewalk DETOURS: No Vehicle Detours Pedestrians Routed via Shielded NB Redwood Hwy Slow Lane Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 2 Pedestrian Detour Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: 55 HOURS WEST SIDE: Curb Ramps & Sidewalks Traffic Signals EAST SIDE: Sidewalk DETOURS: SB Off-ramp and Loop On-ramp Closed Off-ramp Traffic Diverted to San Pedro IC Loop On-ramp Traffic Diverted to Northgate Dr Pedestrians Routed via Shielded WB MFP Slow Lane Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 2 Vehicle Detours Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: 55 HOURS WEST SIDE: Curb Ramps & Sidewalks Traffic Signals EAST SIDE: Sidewalk DETOURS: SB Off-ramp and Loop On-ramp Closed Off-ramp Traffic Diverted to San Pedro IC Loop On-ramp Traffic Diverted to Northgate Dr Pedestrians Routed via Shielded WB MFP Slow Lane Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 3 Pedestrian Detour Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: ~2 MONTHS WEST SIDE: Complete EAST SIDE: Roundabout NB Slip On-ramp DETOURS: Redwood Hwy / Civic Center Dr Intersection Closed Traffic Diverted to Smith Ranch IC or Merrydale OC Pedestrians Routed Around Construction via Merrydale OC Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 3 Freeway Detours Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: ~2 MONTHS WEST SIDE: Complete EAST SIDE: Roundabout NB Slip On-ramp DETOURS: Redwood Hwy / Civic Center Dr Intersection Closed Traffic Diverted to Smith Ranch IC or Merrydale OC Pedestrians Routed Around Construction via Merrydale OC Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 3 Local Road Detours Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: ~2 MONTHS WEST SIDE: Complete EAST SIDE: Roundabout NB Slip On-ramp DETOURS: Redwood Hwy / Civic Center Dr Intersection Closed Traffic Diverted to Smith Ranch IC or Merrydale OC Pedestrians Routed Around Construction via Merrydale OC Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 4 No Detours Matthew Korve, PE Task Order Manager DURATION: ~1 MONTH WEST SIDE: Complete EAST SIDE: NB Bus Stop Removal Median Extension Sidewalk DETOURS: No Vehicle Detours No Pedestrian Detours Thank you