Attention! Poplar Interchange Project Fall 2016 Will Mean Traffic & Parking Issues

Poplar Interchange Project

Updated July 20, 2016

Attention Parents, Students and Staff of SMUHSD

Major City of San Mateo Street Construction Coming

August 2016

Near the District Office, San Mateo High and Adult School.

Hours of Operation: 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Project Duration: August 2016 to end of the year.

The City of San Mateo shared the following information with the SMUHSD and the District team wants to be sure you have the details of this construction project.

During this upcoming fall semester, the City of San Mateo and its contractor will be performing major roadway and median installation work on Poplar, from US 101 to Humboldt. Pedestrian safety improvements will also be performed on Humboldt, Poplar Avenue to College Avenue.  What does this mean for you?

Traffic Delays:

Expect delays and detours. Although the City’s contractor will post detour signage, driving through the construction zone will be challenging. We highly recommend you do the following:

·       Use carpools

·       Allow extra time to arrive to school

·       Plan an alternative route to entirely avoid Poplar/US101 and Humboldt.

·       Have you ever considered biking to work or getting to work via SamTrans? Take advantage of these options if they are right for you.

Limited Parking:

If you park on the streets around the Adult School and San Mateo High, expect greater “competition” for those spots as there will be NO PARKING on Humboldt. Again, allow extra time to encounter these normal construction inconveniences.

Noise and Dust

·       Noise and dust from certain types of construction activities is normal and should be expected.

To learn more about the scope of work and to see a copy of the City’s notice to residents and organizations in the area, visit www.smuhsd.org or click here.

Questions?

Call the City of San Mateo at 650.522.7344.