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Home My WebLink AboutPresentation from Caltrans on the Manuel T. Freitas and Highway 101 Roundabout PPTADA Improvements and Roundabout at the Manuel T Freitas Parkway / Route 101 Interchange City Council Presentation February 3, 2025 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 •Improved bicycle and pedestrian mobility •Increased accessibility to bus stops •Reduced emissions •Reduced long-term maintenance •Compatibility with San Rafael’s plan for roundabout on west side of the freeway 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 Anticipated Construction Cost •$7.15 Million (2024 Dollars) Schedule •Bid Opening – 11/20/2024 •Begin Construction – Spring 2025 •Finish Construction – Fall 2025 Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Public Information Plan Traffic advisories •The Caltrans’ Public Information Officer will write traffic advisories when there are upcoming traffic disruptions within the project limits. The advisories are sent to a distribution list that includes other agencies as well as city and elected officials. •The traffic advisories are shared on Caltrans’ social media channels (X, Facebook and Instagram), and city officials are encouraged to share them on Nextdoor. The advisories are also posted on Caltrans’ District 4 web page. Other outreach The Caltrans’ Public Information Officer will respond to public and media inquiries involving the project. For questions email matt.odonnell@dot.ca.gov Elected officials should email William.Butkus@dot.ca.gov For more https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district- 4/d4-projects/d4-roundabout-project-us101- san-rafael Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Existing Conditions Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Manuel T Freitas Pkwy Ci v i c C e n t e r D r . Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Improvements (West Side) Manuel T Freitas Pkwy / Southbound Ramps Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Improvements (East Side) Manuel T Freitas Pkwy / Northbound Ramps / Frontage Roads Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Project Construction Staging •7 Stages •Frontage road and ramp closures required for some stages •Approximately 5.5 months total Intersection Closure Benefits •Increased safety •Shorter construction duration •Reduced impact to travelling public •Reduced construction costs Traffic Handling •Detailed plans for each stage •Advanced signage •Positive protection •Detours for road closures •Continuous bus stop access •Continuous pedestrian access •Continuous access to 5000 Civic Center Dr Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Construction Staging DURATION: ~2 MONTHS WEST SIDE: •Nothing EAST SIDE: •Retaining Walls •Median Removal •Sidewalk DETOURS: •Pedestrians on Civic Center Detoured via Merrydale DURATION: 52 HOURS WEST SIDE: •Nothing EAST SIDE: •Private Driveway Paving DETOURS: •Driveway Closed Access Through Scettrini Dr DURATION: 3 WEEKS WEST SIDE: •Median EAST SIDE: •Median •SB Bike Lane •Bus Stop Removal DETOURS: •EB Manuel Freitas Pkwy Traffic Detoured to Lucas Valley IC DURATION: ~2 WEEKS WEST SIDE: •Final Striping EAST SIDE: •Grind & Overlay •Final Striping DETOURS: •None 1 2 3 4 7 DURATION: ~2 MONTHS WEST SIDE: •Nothing EAST SIDE: •Roundabout •New Bus Stop •NB Slip On- Ramp DETOURS: •Redwood Hwy / Civic Center Dr Intersection Closed •Adjacent IC’s and local roads DURATION: 52 HOURS WEST SIDE: •Curb Ramps & Sidewalks •SB Loop On- Ramp EAST SIDE: •Nothing DETOURS: •SB Loop On- Ramp Closed Detour to SB Slip On-Ramp 5 DURATION: ~1 WEEK WEST SIDE: •Curb Ramps & Sidewalks •Traffic Signals •SB Off-Ramp EAST SIDE: •Nothing DETOURS: •SB Off-Ramp Closed at Night Detour to Next IC 6 Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 3 (East Side) Manuel T Freitas Pkwy / Northbound Ramps / Frontage Roads ~2 MONTHS Frontage road intersection closed Bike/Ped/Vehicle access to 5000 Civic Center Dr maintained Pedestrian route between Manuel Freitas Pkwy to Redwood Hwy and bus stops maintained. Full access to/from Manuel Freitas Pkwy to US-101 On/Off-Ramps Manuel T Freitas Parkway / US-101 Interchange Improvements CALTRANS DISTRICT 4 | 04-0K800 Proposed Stage 3 Detours Northbound Civic Center to NB US-101 Multiple detailed detour scenarios in plans Traffic diverted to Merrydale Rd Overcrossing, Lucas Valley Rd or N San Pedro Rd Interchanges Thank you