LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The system of highway motorist aid call boxes is undergoing updates.
The Lake Area Planning Council, the local agency responsible for maintaining the Call Box Program in Lake County, the Lake Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies, or SAFE, is currently working to facilitate a necessary, systemwide upgrade.
APC said the majority of call boxes in Lake County operate on cellular service, and the service provider has recently transitioned from 3G to 4G network technology.
The internal radios of the call boxes were designed to work with the former 3G service. As a result, the APC said some boxes could become inoperable until their hardware can be upgraded for compatibility with the newer cellular signal.
The APC said its staff is working closely with the provider and technicians to upgrade the radios. However, progress has been delayed by the limited availability of the new radios and statewide demand.
While working through this upgrade process, APC said its staff continues to monitor and place call boxes in out-of-service status until they begin operating correctly.
The APC said the Lake SAFE program appreciates the patience of all travelers during this transition and upgrade.
To report a call box not working properly, please call 707-234-3314.
Highway motorist aid call boxes system undergoing upgrades
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