The I-880 Interchange Improvements Project (project) aims to improve traffic operations and safety at the I-880/Whipple Road-Industrial Parkway Southwest and I-880/Industrial Parkway West interchanges by improving accessibility and enhancing mobility to the City of Hayward Industrial Technology and Innovation (ITI) Corridor. The project would include interchange on-and off-ramp reconfigurations, modifications and/or replacement of bridge structures, local roadway realignments and restriping, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the cities of Hayward and Union City, in Alameda County.
The Final Environmental Document was approved on September 20, 2022.
The Final Project Report was approved on October 3, 2022.
Currently, the project is in the Final Design phase. For this and other frequently asked questions, go to the Resources tab.
An online virtual public meeting was held on February 18, 2021.
A public information meeting was held on January 23, 2019 at the Matt Jimenez Community Center in the City of Hayward.
Final Environmental Document/Notice of Determination
- Final Environmental Document (September 22, 2022)
- Notice of Determination
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of the I-880 Interchange Improvements project is to improve the current and expected future traffic flow at the I-880/Whipple Road Industrial Parkway Southwest and the I-880/Industrial Parkway West interchanges. This will be achieved by improving accessibility and enhancing mobility at the interchanges, completing the partial interchange at I-880/Industrial Parkway West, and improving bicycle and pedestrian access through both interchanges. these improvement will enhance mobility to the Hayward Industrial Technology and Innovation (ITI) Corridor, provide access to Industrial Parkway West for northbound I-880 traffic, and improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling through the intersections.
The project is currently in the final design phase.
The I-880 Interchange Improvements project is expected to be funded partially through $104,000,000 from Measure BB. Other federal, state, and local funds, to be identified, will provide the remaining estimated funding of approximately $1116,000,000. The project schedule subsequent to the preliminary engineering/environmental review phase is contingent upon funding availability for future phases.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Alameda CTC, and the city of Hayward and Union City.
Will there be bike paths or safe sidewalks? Yes. The project proposes dedicated bike facilities and sidewalks in both directions at the I-880/Industrial Parkway West and I-880/Whipple Road-Industrial Parkway Southwest interchanges. The proposed bike facilities may include separated "on-street" bike lanes, or multi-use paths depending on the preferred interchange alternative.
Will there be a bus lane? No. A bus lane is not proposed for this project. However, nearby bus stops will be preserved iwth the project.
Temporary lane and ramp closures resulting from construction activities occurring along roadways, ramps, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings would be required. However, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian circulation would be maintained in each direction (using detours and temporary signs, as require). A Transportation Management Plan would be prepared to ensure efficient movement of local and regional traffic during construction. The Transportation Management Plan would provide public outreach to inform local community and general public regarding times and location of upcoming construction, provide signage in and approaching the project area, and incident management for traffic control in the vicinity of construction activities.
Noise and emissions resulting from construction would follow appropriate and applicable regulations and thresholds. The I-880 Interchange Improvements project is not expected to cause or contribute to, or worsen, air quality.
Construction noise would primarily result from the operation of heavy construction equipment and arrival and departure of heavy-duty trucks. Construction noise would be short-term and intermittent. The project would also adhere to standard Caltrans noise control measures. During the detailed design phase, the project team will further evaluate construction strategies, including timing, duration, and potential mitigation measures.
