Lake Merritt Blvd / Lakeshore Ave Gap Closure Project
- Project StatusDesign Phase
This project will close the gap in separated bikeways between the Lakeside Dr / Lake Merritt Blvd Complete Streets Paving Project and the Lakeshore Avenue Separated Bike Lanes Project.
The stretch around the lake along 1st Avenue / Lakeshore Avenue between International Boulevard and E 18th Street currently features on-street bike lanes in which bicyclists ride directly next to moving vehicles. Projects on either side of this stretch will significantly increase bicyclist safety and comfort by constructing two-way separated bike lanes. To close the gap between these two projects, OakDOT is designing and building separated bike lanes between the two projects.
This project will include other safety improvements and transit amenities. Project features will include:
- high-visibility crosswalks
- shorter crossing distances (less opportunity for conflict with vehicles)
- new and upgraded curb ramps
- separated bike lanes
- concrete islands in the median
- bus boarding island
- street repaving and repair
CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS
Staff began work on conceptual designs in fall 2025. Final design is expected by early 2026. Construction date TBD.
MORE LAKE MERRITT STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
OakDOT is undertaking projects around the entire perimeter of Lake Merritt to improve safety for everyone who travels around and visits the Lake and its amenities. Visit the Lake Merritt Street Safety Improvement Projects page to learn more about these efforts.