SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and the City of San José, proposes the State Route 87 (SR 87)/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project to construct improvements between the SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange and Narvaez Avenue in the City.

Proposed improvements include, but are not limited to reconfiguring the existing SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange with new northbound ramps that connect directly to Capitol Expressway; closing the existing northbound SR 87 on-ramps at Narvaez Avenue; reconfiguring the existing signalized intersection on Narvaez Avenue; and building retaining walls, soundwalls, and barriers, as needed.

Notice of Preparation

The purpose of the Notice of Preparation is to inform the public that Caltrans will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/Environmental Assessment (EA) consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 

The comment period on the scope of the Draft EIR/EA was closed on September 9, 2024.

Community Outreach

VTA delivers outreach to the community in many ways, from email, web page posting like this, signage, tabling at events, presenting at your neighborhood association, and by mail notifications, to name a few. We use multiple approaches to ensure the community is informed and allow for authentic engagement.

On August 21, 2024, VTA held a public scoping meeting at the Pearl Avenue Branch Library for the proposed SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project. The meeting provided an overview of the project and the environmental review process.

If you missed the meeting, the presentation and display boards are available to download. A recording of the meeting presentation is available to view on YouTube.

For more information about this project, email VTA Community Outreach at community.outreach@vta.org, or call (408) 321-7575, (408) 321-2330 TTY.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and the City of San José, proposes the State Route 87 (SR 87)/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project to construct improvements between the SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange and Narvaez Avenue in the City.

Proposed improvements include, but are not limited to reconfiguring the existing SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange with new northbound ramps that connect directly to Capitol Expressway; closing the existing northbound SR 87 on-ramps at Narvaez Avenue; reconfiguring the existing signalized intersection on Narvaez Avenue; and building retaining walls, soundwalls, and barriers, as needed.

Notice of Preparation

The purpose of the Notice of Preparation is to inform the public that Caltrans will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/Environmental Assessment (EA) consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 

The comment period on the scope of the Draft EIR/EA was closed on September 9, 2024.

Community Outreach

VTA delivers outreach to the community in many ways, from email, web page posting like this, signage, tabling at events, presenting at your neighborhood association, and by mail notifications, to name a few. We use multiple approaches to ensure the community is informed and allow for authentic engagement.

On August 21, 2024, VTA held a public scoping meeting at the Pearl Avenue Branch Library for the proposed SR 87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project. The meeting provided an overview of the project and the environmental review process.

If you missed the meeting, the presentation and display boards are available to download. A recording of the meeting presentation is available to view on YouTube.

For more information about this project, email VTA Community Outreach at community.outreach@vta.org, or call (408) 321-7575, (408) 321-2330 TTY.

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Alternatives Analysis
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Environmental Clearance
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Public Scoping Meeting
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Design
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Construction
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