Date:  February 19, 2026

District: District 4 

Contact: Jeneane Crawford

Phone: (510) 286-0319

SAN MATEO COUNTY ― Caltrans is continuing work on the El Camino Real Roadway Renewal project with tree removal and potholing work.

Tree removal work will continue between Carmelita and Edgehill next week, February 23-27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., where the roadway will be fully closed.

Detour: Edgehill to Carmelita

Driving north on El Camino Real, turn right on Edgehill, left on Paloma, left on Carmelita, and right on El Camino Real.

Driving south on El Camino Real, turn left on Carmelita, right on Paloma, right on Edgehill, and left on El Camino Real.

In addition to tree removal work, crews will be performing potholing work, which is the process of identifying utilities under the roadway, such as gas lines, water mains, petroleum lines and fiber optic cables, to allows crews to visually verify the exact depth, material, and type of utilities are present to avoid damage before they begin paving work.

Potholing involves large equipment such as jackhammers and excavators, so please be aware of increased noise while this work is carried out.

Potholing will take place next week, February 23-27, between Warren Road and Bellvue Ave. in San Mateo, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two lanes of El Camino Real will be closed for this work.

SamTrans Bus Stops During Detour

For SamTrans riders, please note these temporary bus stops during the closure period and 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/

About the Project

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 improve visibility. This vital section of SR-82, traversing Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, and Millbrae, is also home to the historic The Howard-Ralston Eucalyptus Tree Rows which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grove will be reinvigorated with the planting of many new trees.