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 Friday, Feb. 12, through Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day. 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
– Tree work from north Saratoga Spring Road to south of Private Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
– Guardrail repair from Clover Creek to Upper Lake Lucerne Road will continue Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Wednesday, Feb. 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
– AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Benton Avenue to Hudson Avenue will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 29
– Highway construction from Spruce Grove Road North to Route 53 North Lower Lake will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
– AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Seigler Canyon Road on Friday, Feb. 19. Southbound lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic delays.
– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Route 281 and North Soda Bay Road will continue. One-way traffic will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
– Highway construction from Route 281 to Private Drive will begin the night of Monday, Feb. 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
– Sign installation from Hardy Creek to Hales Grove will occur on Tuesday, Feb. 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
– Sign installation from Hardy Creek to Route 271 will occur on Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
Highway 20
– Sign installation from Road 8114 to Three Chop Road will occur on Thursday, Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
– 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. LC#T20DA
Highway 101
– Emergency work from North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 20-minutes delays.
– Moss Cove Safety Rest Area will be closed through Fall 2021.
– Frontier Communications has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Branscomb Road to .6 miles south of Rattlesnake Summit beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 16. One-way traffic will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
– Emergency work from Rattlesnake Summit to Bell Springs / Road 324 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists can anticipate 20-minute delays.
– Empire Camp Safety Rest Area will be closed through Fall 2021.
– Emergency work near the Dora Creek Bridge will continue. Southbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic delays.
Highway 162
– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Outlet Creek Bridge to Road 8152 on Tuesday, Feb. 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
