Date:  April 2, 2026

District: District 4 

Contact: Jeneane Crawford

Phone: (510) 390-3253

SAN MATEO COUNTY ― Caltrans has updated the road closure schedule on the State Route 82 El Camino Real Roadway Renewal project due to nesting bird activity.

The $173M El Camino Real roadway rehabilitation project will maintain El Camino Real as a safe, accessible, and reliable transportation corridor. The project encompasses repaving the road and upgrading sidewalks for enhanced mobility. It also aims to reduce localized flooding and to improve visibility.

Updated full roadway closure schedule:

Howard Ave. to Peninsula Ave.

• Friday, April 3 to Friday, April 17
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays

Please be aware that the discovery of nesting birds and bats may require changes to this closure schedule at short notice.

Detour: Howard Ave. to Peninsula Ave.

Driving north on El Camino Real, turn right on Peninsula, left on California, left on Howard, and right on El Camino Real.

Driving south on El Camino Real, turn left on Howard, right on California, right on Peninsula, and left El Camino Real.

Lane closures are scheduled for pothole restoration work from:

Millbrae Ave. to Grove Ave.

• Friday, April 3 to Friday, April 17
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays

Please allow extra time, follow detour signs, and drive with caution. All work is weather dependent. 

For SamTrans riders, there are temporary bus stops during the closure period so please refer to their detour webpage for more information.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain this vital thoroughfare.

For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/