Project BackgroundA smoother 1-880 is on its way! The CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation (Caltrans) is taking thefirst step in the 1-880 Rehabilitation Project. Over200,000 daily car trips have taken their toll on 1-880. Commuter traffic and large trucks heading to andfrom the Port of Oakland, the Oakland Airport, OracleArena and the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseumcontinue to stress the roadway. Over the years the roadshave taken a beating and now the newest project inOakland will replace close to 1,000 concrete slabs alongthe freeway.

Once completed, this project will make the freeway amore pleasant ride. The project will fix broken portionsof 1-880between 5th Avenue and High Street in both thenorthbound and southbound directions. The work willbe conducted in two phases and at night to avoidimpacting the daily commute. The cost of the first phasewill be around $7 million. Phase 2 of the project willpave the concrete slabs between 5th Avenue and HighStreet with an asphalt mix.

Project MilestonesThe following project milestones are anticipated duringthe project:• Construction begins in Spring 2011• Phase I is expected to finish in Fall of 2012

All dates are subject to change due to weather or otherunforeseen circumstances.

Upcoming Lane Closures1-880 will be reduced to two lanes as crews replace theold concrete with new slabs. There will also be variousramp closures expected throughout the project.Motorists should expect some delays and proceed withcaution through the construction area.

Connect With UsFor the latest on news and closures, please visit:

• Website: www.i880corridor.comm ·Twitter: www.twitter.com/i880Corridoro ·Facebook: 1-880Corridor Project

• Project Hotline: 1 (800) 757-8168

Damaged portion of 880 freeway in Oakland

Open House Event

• April 7, 2011 from 5pm-7pm• Laney College (in the

Laney Bistro, corner of Fallonand 7th Streets)

• Learn about all 1-880 projectsand meet project team members!