Big changes coming to Broadway as Redwood City launches three-month street improvement project
Redwood City, California – Redwood City is preparing to put a fresh layer of safety, access and traffic calm on one of its key corridors.
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, July 6, 2026, on the Broadway Pavement Overlay and Curb Ramp Project, a street improvement effort aimed at making several stretches of Broadway easier and safer to use for people walking, biking, driving and visiting nearby businesses. The work is expected to take up to three months.
The project will bring a mix of pavement repairs, updated bike lanes, curb ramp upgrades, sidewalk improvements and more visible pedestrian crossings. Work will generally take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, outside peak commute hours. Redwood City says construction will be staggered to reduce disruption along the corridor.
The $2.8 million construction contract was awarded by the City Council to Interstate Grading & Paving on April 27. The project also supports the city’s broader work to raise its Pavement Condition Index score and complete recommended improvements in its Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
“Broadway is an important main corridor for residents, businesses, students, pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers,” City Manager Patrick Heisinger said. “These improvements will help calm traffic, make crossings more visible and accessible, and improve safety for everyone traveling through the area.”
The work will be spread across three main sections of Broadway.
From Chestnut Street to Maple Street, crews will grind and overlay the roadway, remove one travel lane in each direction, add a center turn lane and install bike lanes. Curb ramps will be improved at Maple, Cassia and Beech streets. At Beech Street, pedestrian-activated flashing beacons and high-visibility crosswalks will be installed. The new lane layout is designed to slow traffic and improve sightlines for everyone using the street.
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From Winslow Street to Marshall Street and Arguello Street, the city will also grind and overlay the roadway, improve curb ramps and install pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at the midblock crossing near Fireside Bookstore. That crossing is expected to become more noticeable and easier to navigate.
Another stretch, from Birch Street to Hopkins Avenue, will receive pavement work, refreshed bike lanes, upgraded streetlights and sidewalk replacement on the north side of Broadway from Birch Street to Duane Street. Crews will also install bulb-outs with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at Clinton Street, shortening crossing distances and making pedestrians more visible.
The city is working with the contractor to prioritize the Birch Street-to-Hopkins Avenue section so sidewalk work can be completed before the next school year begins in mid-August.
During construction, residents, businesses and visitors should expect temporary traffic delays, lane closures, parking restrictions, construction noise and pedestrian detours. Access to homes and businesses will remain open, though temporary access changes may be needed during certain phases.
Project mailers are being sent to nearby residents and businesses through June 30. Updates will also be shared through Redwood City eNews, the city website, social media, construction signage and direct outreach. More information is available through the city’s Broadway Pavement project webpage.
