City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, September 20, 2024
Upcoming Full Weekend Closure of 680 South Between Alcosta Blvd and 580/680 Connector
Friday, September 20–Monday, September 23
Caltrans has planned a full weekend closure of southbound Interstate 680 between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton from Friday, September 20 through Monday morning, September 23.
Southbound Interstate 680 will be closed between the Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton from 9 p.m. Friday, September 20 through 4 a.m. Monday morning, September 23, 2024. However, all I-580/I-680 connectors will remain open through right most lanes on southbound I-680. Caltrans encourages motorists to take alternative routes to alleviate traffic congestion within the construction work zone on southbound I-680 in the cities of San Ramon and Dublin.
In addition to full closures on southbound I-680, the far-left lane (Express Lane) and left shoulder will be closed on northbound I-680 between Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin and Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon.
During the closure, the contractor will replace a portion of the existing deteriorated roadway with new pavement on southbound I-680, from Alcosta Boulevard to I-580/I-680 connector.
Detours for the closures are as follows:
- Motorists driving west on Interstate 80 in Vacaville and Fairfield will remain on I-80 to southbound I-880.
- Motorists on southbound I-680 near the Benicia Bridge can take I-780 west to I-80 to southbound I-880.
- Motorists on southbound I-680 in Concord can take SR-4 to I-80 to southbound I-880 or SR-24 to I-80 to southbound I-880.
- Motorists on southbound I-680 in Walnut Creek can take SR-24 to I-80 to southbound I-880.
- Motorists on Southbound I-680 in Danville take westbound I-580 to SR-238 to southbound I-880 or eastbound I-580 to SR-84 to southbound I-680.
- Full Shutdown Location: Saint Patrick Way on ramp onto southbound I-680
San Ramon Library Foundation presents
Fall Mega Book Sale
Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21
10 a.m. –4 p.m.
San Ramon Library
Calling all book enthusiasts to the SRLF Fall Mega Book Sale, upstairs in the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA 94583) on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21.
On Saturday from 2–4 p.m., fill a bag for $10—low prices on thousands of books, CDs and DVDs in many genres. Proceeds benefit the San Ramon libraries.
To receive the Members Only Discount, join the Foundation at or in the SRLF Bookstore located at the San Ramon Library.
Central Park Playground Closure
Monday, September 23–Friday, September 27
The playground at Central Park (12555 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583) will be closed from Monday, September 23 through Friday September 27 to replace deck platforms.
For a list of other parks to visit in San Ramon, please visit the link below.
> San Ramon Parks
Registration Open: K-2 Youth Hoops Basketball
October 8–December 14
Pine Valley Community Gymnasium
Kinder–2nd Grade
Register by September 20
Offered each fall, this instructional basketball league is founded upon fundamental skill development and FUN! All skill levels are welcome in this league. This family-friendly league uses volunteer coaches from the community that will help your youngster improve their game.
For more information and to register visit SanRamonRecGuide.com
The San Ramon Historic Foundation presents
Oktoberfest 2024
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Home Farms
All Ages; Food & Beverage for Purchase
Olympia Fields Brass Band will provide familiar songs and the Golden Gate Bavarian Dancers will teach you how to polka!
Taste beers from local breweries—and if you don’t like beer, have a glass of wine or cider! Enjoy tasty food for lunch and snack on fresh kettle corn.
> Learn More and Purchase Tickets
Upcoming Full Closure of Bollinger Canyon Road between Camino Ramon and Market Place: Tuesday, October 1 through Monday, October 7
Bollinger Canyon Road will be completely closed between Camino Ramon and Market Place from Tuesday, October 1 through Monday, October 7. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around the construction zone.
City Halland theMarketplace Shopping Centerwill be open with access from westbound Bollinger Canyon Road.
This roadway closure is required to conduct a critical phase of construction on theIron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing, where the precast concrete deck panels will be set in the Overcrossing framework.
Once this work is complete, the public will see the full Overcrossing structure. However, the Overcrossing will not be fully completed and open until Summer 2025.
For more detail, please see the detour map below.
> More Information
For more information, please contact Associate Engineer Theresa Peterson at 925.973.2685 or email tpeterson@sanramon.ca.gov.
Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & St. George Road
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).
Work Recently Completed Through 9/19/24:
- Completed subgrade work for the northside path
- Began forming curb and gutter
- Began CMU wall footing work
Work Planned Through 9/27/24:
The work listed below requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
- Continue decomposed granite installation
- Continue westbound utility relocation and adjustment work
- Continue subgrade work for the westbound additional lane
- Continue CMU wall footings
- Continue forming curb and gutter
- NOTE: Work will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for northern CMU wall footings. The work will be within the existing closure with no impact to traffic.
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Upcoming Changes to Bollinger Canyon Road Traffic
Work continues on the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road. Please see below for anticipated upcoming work.
Please expect lane changes on Bollinger Canyon Road as construction progresses.
Work Recently Completed Through 9/19/24:
- Poured Bearing Pedestal at Abutment 1 & 2
- Completed pedestrian sidewalk pour at the south end of the project
- Poured retaining wall for stairs
- Placed crane mat and pads
- Constructed center pylon for Overcrossing
Work Anticipated Through 9/27/24:
- Continue welding operations for the Overcrossing and installation of a portion of the cables
- Earthwork
- Install north side coping panels
- Overcrossing survey work
- Deck panel delivery
- Irrigation work
- Electrical work
- NOTE: Work will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 4 a.m. to noon. Work will also take place on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Bollinger Canyon Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction near the Iron Horse Trail during these time periods.
The next full road closure of Bollinger Canyon Road is scheduled for October 1–7.
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager - Forest Home Farms
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- City / District Engineer
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Lifeguard I / II
- Senior Lifeguard
- Recreation Leader I / II - Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov