CONTACT: Kevin Emigh, Assistant Public Works Director DATE: July 8, 2008

PHONE NUMBER: (925) 313-2233 TIME: 1:22 PM

FOR RELEASE JULY 8, 2008

MAJOR REPAVING WORK ALONG SAN PABLO DAM ROAD IN EL SOBRANTE
BETWEEN EL PORTAL DRIVE AND TRI LANE
Expect traffic delays

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, July 8, 2008 – Supervisor Gioia announced today that the Board of Supervisors awarded a $2.1 million contract to Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. for the San Pablo Dam Road Rehabilitation project. The resurfacing of San Pablo Dam Road is approximately 3.3 miles long starting at El Portal Drive and ending at Tri Lane in the El Sobrante area.

The project involves a bonded wearing course pavement overlay, pavement grinding, pavement and base failure repairs, adjusting utility covers, curb ramp upgrades to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards, traffic signal modifications, and installing traffic striping and markings. This work is expected to begin on July 28th and be completed by October 31st.

The majority of this project is funded by Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. The innovative benefits of a bonded wearing course pavement overlay versus a traditional pavement overlay include a smoother road surface, a reduction of the noise from vehicle tires, and a quicker turnaround in reopening lanes for traffic.

To minimize impact to motorists, paving work through the business district area between El Portal Drive and Milton Drive will possibly be performed at night to avoid impacts during commute hours. Temporary lane closures will also be necessary, and motorists should be prepared for possible delays. The exact dates and times of the planned lane closures along San Pablo Dam Road will be posted on electronic message boards by the contractor, a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.

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