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 will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.
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.
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
— Core drilling 0.48 miles west to 0.32 miles east of Blue Lake Motel will begin Tuesday, July 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Swanson Road to Garden Court on Tuesday, July 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 29
— Highway construction from Spruce Grove Road South to Hofacker Lane will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays.
— Highway construction from Route 281 to Private Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight weekdays from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Argonaut Road to Manning Creek Bridge beginning Wednesday, July 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
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.
— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Willits Railroad Crossing to Monica Lane on Tuesday, July 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 101
— Slide removal from Comminsky Station Road to Pieta Creek Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Emergency work on Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
— Emergency work from North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive will begin on Tuesday, July 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
— Moss Cove Safety Rest Area will be closed through fall 2021.
— Emergency work from Ten Mile Creek Road to Rattlesnake Summit will begin on Tuesday, July 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
— Empire Camp Safety Rest Area will be closed through fall 2021. LC#C101TB
Highway 128
— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Hutsell Road to Boonville Fire Station on Tuesday, July 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 162
— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work from Laytonville Dos Rios to The Middle Way beginning Wednesday, July 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
