No, it’s not open yet … but there might be light at the end of the exit ramp. Maybe.

In fact it might open today, but we’ve heard that one before … Crews are installing bright orange pylon for lane control this morning, so maybe … keep your fingers crossed …

This long-delayed ramp project has been on WGx’s radar for a while now, and has become a hot topic on the SJ Mercury’ Mr. Roadshow column … although promises made to Gary Richards this past week have not come true:

Q Any news on when the off-ramp from southbound Almaden Expressway to Curtner Avenue will open? It’s taken almost a year to complete this. … Jerry Tanner, Dina Jacobsen and so many more

A Finally, good news. On Friday, traffic officials hope to open the free right-turn lane from the exit onto westbound Curtner. And the traffic signal could be activated on Oct. 3, which means the entire ramp will be ready and drivers can then make left turns onto Curtner.

Did it open for westbound traffic? No.

An earlier update from the Roadshow column blames the problem on PG&E, by the way:

Q When will the Almaden Expressway off-ramp to Curtner Avenue reopen? It was only supposed to be closed six weeks (which I never believed!). It’s been paved and painted and lights are in place. But nada. Meanwhile, I’m forced to drive a little further to get home and have to use a dangerous intersection at Almaden Road and Canoas Garden instead of a couple of quick and easy right turns. … Penny Bowen and many more

A You have a right to be steamed, as this work is taking far too long. The new ramp may open in two or three weeks. PG&E says it needs that long to power up the new traffic signal. The county is hoping to open up the free-right turn onto Curtner before the signal is ready. Alas, you’ll have to stay tuned.

But maybe today. At least westbound. Maybe.