Road improvements coming to Almaden and Camden

SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently approved an intersection improvement project at Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue in San Jose.

A second left turn lane will be added in each direction of Almaden Expressway to provide both safety and ease of use at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue.

“This stretch of expressway needs improvement, no question about it,” said County Supervisor Joe Simitian, who recently started representing Almaden Valley as a result of the County’s redistricting. “This portion of Almaden Expressway has generated considerable comment and concern in the community. The sooner we tackle the problem, the better.”

Improvements will also include reconfiguring existing median islands, installing new pavement striping and markings, repairing curb, gutter, and sidewalk, upgrading existing curb ramps in compliance with current standards, and removing two trees where second left turn lanes will be added.

In addition, new traffic signals and poles will be installed which will include an upgrade of pedestrian push buttons, installation of pedestrian motion sensors, and re-phasing the intersection to improve the traffic flow.

The first step in the intersection improvement project is for the Roads and Airports Department to advertise for a public solicitation for bids. The bid opening date is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 2 p.m.