Q: Round three years in the past, I wrote you concerning the unhealthy (possibly even horrible by now) situation of Freeway 87 from Taylor Road to the place it joins Freeway 85.
You mentioned then that repairs had been coming in just a few months. What they did comes closest to being known as Band-Aids, and there weren't very a lot of them. The highway is now in even worse form. A few of the Band-Aids now want Band-Aids. There are lots of potholes and issues the place the pavement adjoins one other lane, aspect by aspect.
Many of those flaws are harmful and practically all of them are a supreme embarrassment to our metropolis for guests to see and expertise.
Let me ask you once more: Are any real repairs (new pavement in all lanes and ramps) slated for any time within the twenty first century, however hopefully prior to the flip of yet one more century?
Donald C. Barnett
A: Caltrans experiences that pavement repairs will likely be coming previous to October, 2023. The precise schedule remains to be wanted from the contractor.
Q: Why is the southern part of Freeway 87 probably the most uncared for roadway in our space? Solely El Camino Actual in Mountain View is first rate competitors for being named the worst roadway.
Donald C. Barnett
A: OK, it’s time for an additional contest. Give me your ideas on which streets or freeways within the Bay Space are most in want of restore proper now. The competition winner will obtain $50 and his or her identify will likely be randomly drawn from amongst those that nominate the roadway that readers hate probably the most.
Q: At this time I used to be on Northrup Avenue, attempting to get onto Lincoln Avenue. This intersection contains Savaker, Lincoln, and Northrup, and indicators on the island that prohibit varied turns and visitors flows.
The “flawed manner” signal dealing with southbound Lincoln obstructs the view of oncoming visitors when automobiles on Northrup are stopped and attempting to proceed northbound on Lincoln. The signal needs to be raised or moved again to permit a transparent view of oncoming visitors.
Brian Serpa/, San Jose
A: Town’s visitors security workforce went out to analyze this location and agreed with you. They'll relocate and lift the indicators additional again, and can use a slimmer signal submit to enhance the visibility of oncoming Lincoln Avenue southbound visitors.
On the Northrup northbound intersection strategy, they may also take away the “No Left Flip” signal on the fringe of the median island and set up chatter bars in between the hole of the double yellow strains. The intention is to proceed proscribing left turns into the driveway, and keep away from confusion for Northrup outbound drivers.
The general public can at all times share their security considerations instantly with the town by emailing visitors.security@sanjoseca.gov.
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