California Department of Transportation District 1
 

Road Information Bulletin

Del Norte and Humboldt Counties:
Scott Burger, Public Information Officer
Phone: (707) 441-3998, TTY 711
E-mail: Scott_Burger@dot.ca.gov


Lake and Mendocino Counties:
Phil Frisbie, Jr., Public Information Officer
Phone: (707) 441-4678, TTY 711
E-mail: Phil_Frisbie@dot.ca.gov

Road Conditions: 1-800-427-7623 (ROAD)
http://www.dot.ca.gov/


Major roadwork scheduled
Friday, May 24 through Thursday, May 30

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623). For media updates, please contact the appropriate Public Information Officer listed above.

Caltrans will suspend work on Northern California highways from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day weekend.  However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans Maintenance forces to respond to emergency situations.


Del Norte County

Route 101 (15.2/15.4) – Slipout repairs 1.5 miles north of Rudisill Road will continue.  One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. Contractor – CalEx of Newhall. LC#C101HB

Route 197 (2.0/2.5) – Drainage work from just south of Peacock Creek to just north of Club Drive will continue. Work hours are 7AM to 6PM, weekdays. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. Contractor – Danielson Construction of Eureka. LC#C197EA


Humboldt County

Route 96 (27.0) – A project to build a retaining wall 0.5 mile south of Bluff Creek Road will continue.  One-way traffic control with temporary stop signs will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Engineered Soil Repairs, Inc. of Walnut Creek.  LC#C96BA

Route 101 (61.5/74.8) – Caltrans will perform sweeping from the Fortuna Overhead Bridge to the Herrick Avenue Overcrossing Bridge on Friday, May 24. Work hours are 6:30AM to 9AM.  Traffic will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction of travel.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. LC#M101FA

Route 101 (70.6/76.5) – Kinetic Universe of Arcata has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the annual Kinetic Grand Championship from Bayshore Way to the College of the Redwoods Exit (Exit 698) on Sunday, May 26 from 12 noon to 7PM. A southbound shoulder closure will be in effect. Watch for pedestrians and pedaled vehicles on southbound shoulder. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101IA

Route 101 (76.5/78.0) – The City of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work from Bayshore Way to the intersection of Broadway and Fourth Street beginning Thursday, May 23. Nighttime work hours are 7PM to 1AM. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101IA

Route 211 (73.2/73.9) – The Vietnam Veterans of America of Ferndale have been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the annual Memorial Day Parade between Main Street/Ocean Avenue and Tennyson Avenue on Monday, May 27, from 9:30AM to 12 noon. A full road closure will be in effect.  Motorists will be advised of an alternate route. LC#P211GA

Route 211 (73.2/73.4) – Kinetic Universe of Arcata has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the finish of the annual Kinetic Grand Championship in Ferndale between Ocean Avenue and Shaw Avenue on Monday, May 27, from 12 noon to 5PM. A full road closure will be in effect.  Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. LC#P211GA

Route 211 (78.5/78.6) – Kinetic Universe of Arcata has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the annual Kinetic Grand Championship between Depot Road and Fernbridge Drive on Monday, May 27, from 11AM to 3PM. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Watch for pedestrians and pedaled vehicles. LC#P211GA

Route 255 (2.8/6.0) – Kinetic Universe of Arcata has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the annual Kinetic Grand Championship from Peninsula Drive to Jackson Ranch Road on Saturday, May 25, from 9AM to 2PM.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Watch for pedestrians and pedaled vehicles. LC#P255BA

Route 299 (8.3/8.7) – Slide repairs from 1.0 to 1.5 miles east of SMT Road will continue.  Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate
5-minute delays.  Contractor – G R Sundberg, Inc. of Arcata.  LC#C299AA

Route 299 (20.1/21.0) – Highway repairs from 0.6 miles west to 0.3 miles east of Chezem Road will continue on Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29. Work hours are 7AM to 7PM. One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. Beginning Wednesday, May 29, one-way traffic control with temporary signals will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. Contractor – Mercer Fraser Company of Eureka.  LC#C299FA


Lake County

Route 20 (1.1/3.6) – Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.4 mile east of Blue Lakes Road to Scott Valley Road through Friday, May 24.  Work hours are 7:30AM to 4PM, weekdays.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.  LC#M20AA

Route 20 (16.8) – Bridge rehabilitation at the Morrison Creek Bridge will begin Wednesday, May 29.  Nighttime work hours are 7PM to 7AM, Wednesday evening through Friday morning.  A shoulder closure will be in effect.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.  LC#C20DA

Route 29 (20.3) – Lower Lake Community Action Group has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the Lower Lake Annual Parade and BBQ near the junction of Routes 29/53 on Sunday, May 26, from 10AM to 3PM.  Turns onto Morgan Valley Road will be restricted.  LC#P29CA

Route 53 (0.0) – Lower Lake Community Action Group has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the Lower Lake Annual Parade and BBQ near the junction of Routes 29/53 on Sunday, May 26, from 10AM to 3PM.  Turns onto Morgan Valley Road will be restricted.  LC#P53CA

Route 53 (1.0) – Bridge rehabilitation at the Cache Creek Bridge will begin Tuesday, May 28.  Work hours are 6AM to 3PM, weekdays.  A shoulder closure will be in effect.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.  LC#C53CA

Route 53 (3.0/7.5) – Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue.  Work hours are 6AM Tuesday morning though 3PM Friday afternoon, 24 hours per day.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.  Contractor – Teichert Construction of Davis.  LC#C53AA


Mendocino County

Route 1 (20.6) – PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Creamery Lane on Tuesday, May 28.  Work hours are 9:30AM to 3PM.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  LC#P1AA

Route 1 (33.4/33.9) – Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge will continue.  One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Golden State Bridge, Incorporated, of Martinez.  LC#C1AA

Route 1 (37.3) – Slipout repairs 1.6 miles south of Navarro Bluff Road will continue.  One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Green Right O'Way Constructors of Willits.  LC#C1DA

Route 1 (42.5/44.4) – Bridge painting at the Salmon Creek Bridge and the Albion River Bridge will continue.  One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Jeffco Painting and Coating of Vallejo.  LC#C1EA

Route 1 (92.6/93.0) – Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek will continue.    One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Shasta Construction of Redding.  LC#C1FA

Route 101 (4.5/5.0) – Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock).  Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  LC#M101GA

Route 101 (1.0) – Bridge rehabilitation at various locations from the Pieta Creek Bridge to the Route 20/101 interchange will begin Tuesday, May 28.  Work hours are 6AM to 4PM, and from 7PM to 7AM, weekdays.  Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel.   Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.  LC#C101CA

Route 101 (43.0/44.0) – Vegetation removal just south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue.  Work hours are 7AM to 6PM, weekdays.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.  Contractor – DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.  LC#C101CB

Route 101 (44.0) – Bridge rehabilitation at the Haehl Overhead Bridge will begin Wednesday, May 29.  Work hours are 6AM to 5PM, weekdays.  A shoulder closure will be in effect.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.  LC#C101QB

Route 101 (50.8/51.7) – Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Reynolds Highway to Ryan Creek Road.  Work hours are 8AM to 4PM, weekdays.  Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane.  Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.  LC#M101IA

Route 128 (11.6/30.7) – Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Navarro Ridge Road to the Robinson Creek Bridge will continue.  Work hours are 7AM to 5PM, weekdays.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.  LC#C128BA

Route 128 (50.8) – Tetra Tech Incorporated of Rancho Cordova has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for spill cleanup 0.1 miles west of the Mendocino/Sonoma County line beginning Wednesday, May 29.  Work hours are 8AM to 4PM, weekdays.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  LC#P128BA

Route 162 (0.0/28.9) – Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the junction or Routes 101/162 to Eberle Street will continue.  Work hours are 7AM to 5PM, weekdays.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.  LC#C162BA

Route 253 (1.8/15.1) – Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Singley Cattlepass to the Robinson Creek Bridge will continue.  Work hours are 7AM to 5PM, weekdays.  One-way traffic control will be in effect.  Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.  Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.  LC#C253BA

 

Slow for the Cone Zone

Please keep in mind work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans wishes to advise motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above. (Bold type denotes a change from the previous bulletin.)