Construction begins this week on an 11-mile I-680 Express Lane from just south of Marina Vista Ave. in Martinez to Rudgear Road in Walnut Creek, establishing a continuous southbound Express Lane through Contra Costa County. The $127 million project includes expansion of the southbound freeway through Walnut Creek and conversion of the existing carpool lane from Marina Vista Ave. to North Main Street. The Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission invite reporters to attend a groundbreaking event and to learn more about the Bay Area’s growing Express Lane network.
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WHEN: |
Wednesday, Oct. 3 — 10 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
Benicia-Martinez Bridge Toll Plaza |
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78 Mococo Road |
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Martinez |
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WHO: |
Tim Grayson, California State Assemblymember |
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Federal Glover, Contra Costa Transportation Authority Chair and MTC Commissioner |
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Karen Mitchoff, Contra Costa County Supervisor |
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Tony Tavares, Caltrans District 4 Director |
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Amy Rein Worth, MTC Commissioner and Orinda City Councilmember |
MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. CCTA manages Contra Costa County’s transportation sales tax program, oversees countywide transportation planning efforts, and serves as the county’s congestion management agency.
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Contact: |
John Goodwin, MTC 415.778.5262 |
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Linsey Willis, CCTA 925.256.4728 |
