The City has moved forward with the State Route 82/State Route 92 Interchange Landscaping Improvements Project. Following the completion of roadway improvements in August 2018, we have partnered with Caltrans and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) to enhance the landscaping within the Caltrans right-of-way.

The landscaping phase was initially included in the original 82/92 Interchange Project; however, it was postponed due to California's drought conditions. With the lifting of drought restrictions, we are now able to proceed with these vital landscaping improvements.

The Project’s scope of work will include clearing and grubbing, light grading and contouring, ground cover and tree planting, and irrigation system improvements. Additionally, landscaping will be implemented along the sound wall in the northeast portion of the cloverleaf, which faces the Hayward Park neighborhood.

This project is jointly funded, including $1.35 million contributed by the SMCTA. 

Public Feedback

In September and October 2020, we conducted an online survey to gather community input on the landscaping project, receiving responses from 173 participants. The survey revealed a strong preference for colorful flowering plants and native tree species that require minimal maintenance and low water needs. Trees to be installed will be like the Coast Live Oak (pictured left) for street trees and Eastern Redbud (pictured right) for accent trees. Residents particularly emphasized the importance of incorporating sustainable landscaping practices.

What’s Next?

The City has awarded the project to Marina Landscape, Inc. Construction started on April 7, 2025. The project has substantially completed and currently in the plant establishment period for the next 5 years to allow for plants to grow and fill in. 

Project Documents:

• April 2025 – Notice of Construction Start – Sample Notice
• Sept 2024 – Notice of Contract Award Postcard
• Jan. 19, 2021 Presentation to City Council Study Session
• Dec. 9, 2020 Presentation to Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission
• Nov. 9, 2020 Notice of Meeting postcard // Distribution Map
• Online Survey Responses – Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2020

Contact:

Have any questions or feedback about the State Route 82/92 Interchange Landscaping Improvement Project? Reach out to Sydney Chow, Associate Engineer, via email at schow@cityofsanmateo.org