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U.S. 101/SR 92 Direct Connector

San Mateo

Summary

The Transportation Authority says no houses or parks will be taken and is studying Hillsdale ramp fixes that could cut northbound 101 congestion by 45%. Transit advocates fiercely opposed the project as a failed freeway-widening approach.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Funded by voter-approved measures; express lane toll questions remain unresolved.

✅Who benefits

Commuters on 101 and 92 and residents near Hillsdale could see congestion and safety relief.

⚠️Who could be affected

Opponents argue the project adds pollution and noise near homes and fails to deliver real congestion relief.

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