NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

Caltrans advises 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.

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 27, in observance of Christmas. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.

For updates to this list check QuickMap at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Paradise Cove Subdivision will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Mitchell Road to Private Road on Monday, Dec. 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29

– Highway Construction near the Route 281 junction will continue. One-way traffic controls will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Private Road to Adam Springs Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Private Road to Adam Springs Road on Monday, Dec. 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Highway construction from Putah Creek Bridge to Dry Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Pudding Creek to Airport Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Emergency work at Blue Slide Gulch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Curve warning sign replacement from Blue Side Gulch to Georgia Pacific Picnic Area on Friday, December 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 20

– Slide removal two miles west of Three Chop Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Holly Street to Baechtel Road on Friday, Dec. 18. Lane controls will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists can expect minimal delays.

Highway 101

– Emergency work 1.6 miles south of Rattlesnake Summit will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect.

– Emergency work near the Dora Creek Bridge will continue. Southbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic delays.

Highway 162

– Core drilling at South Eel River Bridge will begin on Monday, December 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.