NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Caltrans is hosting a community open house next week to seek public comments about a proposed wildlife overcrossing on State Highway 20 in Colusa County.

The event will be Thursday, Aug. 18, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Williams City Hall, 810 E St.

Community members can view displays and review maps and other materials, including a draft environmental document. Caltrans staff members will be available to answer questions and receive comments from the public.

Caltrans is proposing construction of a $9 million wildlife overcrossing on Highway 20 about 10.5 miles west of Williams.

The Cortina Ridge Wildlife Overcrossing would restore Tule Elk range and habitat connectivity between Cortina Ridge and Bear Valley.

The Environmental Document, referred to as an initial study and proposed negative declaration, is available for review from Aug. 10, through Sept. 9. The document may be viewed at the following locations:

• Caltrans District 3, 703 B St., Marysville, CA 95901.
• Colusa County Administration Office, 547 Market St., Colusa, CA 95932.
• Williams City Hall, 810 E St., Williams, CA 95987
• The environmental document also will be available to view online.

The public is asked to submit comments or questions about the project via postal mail or email by 5 p.m. Sept. 9.

Submit comments to Caltrans District 3, Environmental Management M2 Branch, 703 B St., Marysville, CA 95901, Attn: Michael Ferrini, email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..