Caltrans will begin construction on the State Route 82 (El Camino Real) Roadway Renewal Project this winter, marking a major rehabilitation to a vital section of SR-82 traversing Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo and Millbrae.
Over the coming months and years, the $173 million State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) effort will deliver critical infrastructure upgrades, including improved visibility for drivers, enhanced drainage to mitigate localized flooding, and upgraded sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian facilities to ensure full compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
The project is included in the MTC’s Bay Area Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Plan Bay Area 2040.
Aging eucalyptus trees along the sidewalks will also be removed, and the canopy reinvigorated with more than 300 new trees, preserving the historic significance of the Howard Ralston Eucalyptus Rows.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place last month on El Camino Real in Burlingame where members of the public celebrated the milestone alongside local elected officials and Caltrans representatives.
Caltrans remains committed to maintaining the El Camino Real as a safe, accessible, and reliable transportation corridor for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike, helping preserve both the historic significance and the functional importance of SR-82 for communities along the Peninsula.
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