On November 14 and 15, northbound lane closures at the Tom Lantos Tunnel on State Route 1 compelled San Mateo County commuters to adjust their night travel plans. The closure, announced by Caltrans, facilitated imperative drain cleaning maintenance work at the tunnel, notoriously known as the Devil's Slide.
#TRAFFICALERT: Overnight closures of northbound State Route 1 @ Tom Lantos Tunnel (Devil's Slide) on Tuesday, Nov 14, and Wednesday, Nov 15. 8pm - 4am nightly. One-way traffic control will be in place during closures. Closures needed to facilitate drainage systems cleaning. pic.twitter.com/eLqvEvgdVT
— Caltrans District 4 (@CaltransD4) November 14, 2023
The necessity for regular highway maintenance often leads to inevitable disruptions that affect ordinary traffic flow. This time, however, the strategy was to properly implement the closure at night to minimize the nuisance to travelers. Traffic control measures ensured safe passage for vehicles through the available southbound tunnel and also made provisions for essential emergency vehicle access.
As indicated by Caltrans QuickMap, these real-time updates on traffic provide crucial assistance in maneuvering the constantly changing landscapes of our highways. They keep motorists informed about any impending closures or potential hazards.
