The Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (Alameda CTC) Rail Safety Enhancement Program is bringing safety and connectivity improvements to those that walk, roll, bike, or drive in Hayward and throughout Alameda County.

The work is designed to enhance safety by upgrading crossing panels, pedestrian facilities, warning devices, and associated roadway features at railway intersections, and is locally funded through Measure BB as well as state, regional and federal funding.

Construction activities in Hayward are scheduled to begin at the Tennyson High School and Industrial Parkway Trail crossings on Tuesday, July 21, and continue until Saturday, July 25, 2026. To support construction, temporary trail closures will be required at the

UPRR rail crossing at Industrial Parkway Trail and the pedestrian crossing near Tennyson High School/Huntwood Avenue on Tuesday, July 21, until Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Please follow posted detour signs at Industrial Parkway Trail and expect some construction noise and dust. All efforts are being carefully coordinated with the City of Hayward, Union Pacific Railroad and other stakeholders to minimize disruptions, while delivering safety upgrades that reduce future maintenance needs and improve conditions for all users at the two UPRR rail crossings.

Intermittent rail crossing improvements are scheduled to continue later this summer with the final work expected to be completed by late 2027.

To learn more, visit the Rail Safey Enhancement Project page on the Alameda CTC website. If you have questions or concerns, please call (510) 323-0065 or email railsafety@alamedactc.org. A member of the project team will respond as soon as possible.