Palo Alto road projects will mean weeks of lane closures and detours for local drivers

Motorists in Palo Alto can expect delays and detours on Alma Street and El Camino Real and the Oregon Expressway underpass over the next few weeks as crews begin a series of traffic improvement projects.

Construction at the corner of Alma Street and Forest Avenue began Monday and is scheduled to continue through Feb. 16, according to the city’s website. Working hours are between 9 a.m. And 4 p.m.