82 El Camino Real Roadway Renewal

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The El Camino Real Roadway Renewal project (EA-0K810) will rehabilitate this historic and critical section of State Route 82 that stretches through the city of Burlingame and touches Hillsborough, San Mateo and Millbrae. The project also aims to reduce localized flooding, improve visibility, and upgrade pedestrian infrastructure to comply with ADA standards.

Most work will take place on weekdays and during the daytime. In the event of road or lane closures, residents will have access to their properties at all times, while other drivers will be directed to a short detour.

Project area map showing project extends on SR-82. Pothole repair to occur in both directions of SR-82 and storm drainage work will occur in the southbound direction between Millbrae Ave and East Santa Inez Ave in San Mateo County. Tree removal work will occur in the northbound direction within Burlingame.
Project map key that indicates that the blue line show the location of storm damage repair work on southbound El Camino Real, the green line shows where tree removal work will occur along El Camino Real in the northbound direction, and the black, dotted line showing where work will occur in both directions to address potholing.

Schedule

Project Start: 2026
Project End: 2029
Phase I Construction: January – May 2026

This project will start in January 2026 in Burlingame with tree removals on the northbound side of El Camino Real. Crews will also perform drainage work along the southbound side of the road.

Check back here for further information on project scheduling.

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Current Advisories

December 22,  2025 - Daily Closures on El Camino Real between Rosedale Avenue and Grove Avenue in Burlingame

December 15, 2025
- Construction on Historic El Camino Real Set to Start the first week of January


Preserving the Howard Ralston Eucalyptus Rows

The Howard Ralston Eucalyptus Rows along El Camino Real give the roadway its unique character and have been honored regionally and nationally. To preserve and reinvigorate the historic grove, aging eucalyptus trees will be removed to keep the corridor safe and healthy.  Then, thoughtfully selected species that complement what’s being removed, including Ghost Gums, Lemon-scented Gums, Mountain Gum, Sunshine Elm, Triumph Elm, and more, will be planted.  To protect local wildlife, a biologist will inspect all trees before any removal to ensure there are no nesting birds or other animals.

Labeled photograph of Lemon-scented gum trees that includes the species' scientific name, Corymbia citriodora.Labeled photograph of Mountain gum trees that includes the species' scientific name, Eucalyptus dalrypleana.Labeled photograph of Triumph Elm trees that includes the species' scientific name, Ulmas 'Triumph'.Labeled photograph of Patriot elm trees that includes the species' scientific name, Ulmus 'Patriot'.


Project Contact

Jeneane Crawford
Public Information Officer - Caltrans District 4
Jeneane.Crawford@dot.ca.gov
510-390-3253

Caltrans complies with its requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. More information can be found at this link: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/title-vi.

Page updated December 2025