Road Bulletins & News Releases
Road Bulletins
Roadwork scheduled from Sunday, July 6, 2008 through Saturday, July 11, 2008
Roadwork scheduled from Sunday, June 29, 2008 through Saturday, July 5, 2008
News Releases
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
June
Current Road Closures Due to Fire - June 30, 2008
DANA TO DOWNTOWN UPDATE - Pile Driving and Closures Planned on State Route 44 in Redding - June 23, 2008
Intermittent Ramp Closures on Interstate 5 from Redding to Cottonwood - June 16, 2008
Firewood Permits Available - June 12, 2008
Caltrans Releases a Second Edition Cycling Guide - June 10, 2008
May
Caltrans Announces Tentative Work Schedule for the I-5 Boat Section Repair Project - May 28, 2008
Asphalt Overlay Through Downtown Burney - May 27, 2008
Susanville Townhill Barrier Project - May 21, 2008
Campaign Signs Along State Highways - May 19, 2008
Pavement Widening Safety Project on State Route 49 in Plumas County - April 23, 2008
Staging Area Work on the Dana to Downtown Project - April 10, 2008
Caltrans Honors our Heroes - April 8, 2008
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - April 13-19, 2008
Mayoral Proclamation
Portion of Interstate 5 to be Named Nomlaki Highway - April 3, 2008
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March
Hands Free Coming Up... It's the Law... Or Will Be - March 24, 2008
Caltrans Maintenance Crews Establish Memorial Garden - March 24, 2008
Noxious Weed Removal Efforts in Trinity County - March 13, 2008
Caltrans Reopens Seasonal Rest Area - March 12, 2008
ODOT - Nighttime detours planned on Interstate 5 between Medford and Talent - March 7, 2008
Dana to Downtown Project Awarded to Golden State Bridge - March 6, 2008
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Time Change Safety Tip - March 4, 2008
February
Signal to be Modified at Intersection of Market and Tehama Streets - February 29, 2008
Don't Trash California - February 29, 2008
Bids for Dana to Downtown Project within one percent of estimate - February 25, 2008
Stillwater Funding Runs Dry - February 19, 2008
January
Southwest Oregon - Major storm ahead; drivers urged to change plans - January 3, 2008
Winter Driving Preparation - January 3, 2008
December
Preliminary Work Started on Top of Buckhorn Project - December 28, 2007 --Aerial Image
Take it Slow for the Cone Zone - December 19, 2007
Caltrans and CHP Tire Chains are the Way to Go - December 18, 2007
Back_Ups Possible on Pit River Bridge at Christmas - December 13, 2007
November
Major Back-Ups Possible on Interstate 5 Thanksgiving Weekend - November 20, 2007
Caltrans Promotes Small Business Participation in Southern California Fires Rebuilding Process - November 6, 2007
Delays Expected Thanksgiving Weekend on Interstate 5 Pit River Bridge - November 6, 2007
October
Massack Safety Roadside Rest Area has Reopened - October 19, 2007
Winter Closure for the Following Rest Areas - October 19, 2007
September
Progress on the Pit River Bridge - September 19, 2007
Chain Installer Orientation - September 13, 2007
August
Ramp Closure Advisory - August 28, 2007
Pavement Improvements on Interstate 5 in Shasta County - August 23, 2007
Pit River Bridge Backups over Labor Day Weekend - August 23, 2007
Redding Downtown Development Project - August 15, 2007
Downtown Development Project Begins - August 3, 2007
July
Unanticipated Delays at the Pit River Bridge Observed - July 31, 2007
Engineering and Traffic Survey, Public Meeting - July 23, 2007
Redding Downtown Improvement Project - July 16, 2007
Construction to begin at Steel Bridge Road on SR 299 - July 11, 2007
Public Open House Scheduled for Dana to Downtown Project - July 10, 2007
Caltrans 2007 Construction Season Up and Running - July 6, 2007
California Becomes First State in the Country to Take Over Federal Approvals for Transportation Projects on Highway System - July 5, 2007
Delays Expected this Weekend on Interstate 5 Pit River Bridge - July 5, 2007
June
Delays Expected for July 4 Holiday Weekends Throughout Shasta County - June 28, 2007
New Destination signs for the Pit River Tribe - June 22, 2007
Letter of Autorization Signed - June 20, 2007
Four Safety Projects Scheduled on SR 36 in Tehama County - June 14, 2007
Traffic Control at Cayton Creek Highway Project - June 12, 2007
Fountain Curve Safety Project Beginning 24 Hour Traffic Control - June 8, 2007
Traffic-interfering work may slow traffic on Interstate 5 north of Williams - June 8, 2007
May
Caltrans Appoints Division and Office Chiefs - May 31, 2007
Memorial Day Traffic Delays - May 16, 2007
Lake Blvd Onramp Project Completed Ahead of Schedule - May 10, 2007
Caltrans is Doing Some Spring Cleaning - May 4, 2007
Camera Operational at Hatchet Mountain on State Route 299E - May 2, 2007
Information on the Bay Area MacArthur maze/580 deck collapse - May 1, 2007
April
Lake Blvd onramp to southbound I-5 to be closed for seven days - April 30, 2007
Westbound SR 44 Ramp to Southbound I-5 to be Closed - April 20, 2007
Caltrans Honor our Heroes - April 17, 2007
Southbound Onramp to I-5 from Lake Blvd to be Closed for Construction - April 17, 2007
Progress on the Pit River Bridge - April 6, 2007
State Route 3 Near Trinity Lake Reduced to One-Way Traffic - April 3, 2007
California Transportation Plan Public Information Workshop in Redding - April 2, 2007
March
Work Resumes on Interstate 5 Flume Creek Project - March 21, 2007
Highway Rehabilitation Project Begins on US 395 Near Milford - March 15, 2007
Curve Realignment Project Begins West of Round Mountain - March 1, 2007
February
Winter Driving Tips - February 7, 2007
January
Emergency Pothole Repair/Pit River Bridge Delays - January 23, 2007
30-year Caltrans Veteran Appointed Public Information Chief - January 5, 2007
December
Moderate Delays Expected over Holiday Weekend on Interstate 5 Pit River Bridge - December 19, 2006
November
Delays Expected Thanksgiving Weekend on Interstate 5 Pit River Bridge - November 7, 2006
October
Traffic Delays on SR 299 Near Montgomery Creek - October 31, 2006
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Bogard Safety Roadside Rest Area - October 30, 2006
Time Change Safety Tip - October 27, 2006
Antlers Bridge Project Public Information Open House - October 23, 2006
Public Information Open House Scheduled in Burney - October 13, 2006
Campaign Sign Along State Highways - October 6, 2006
Construction Projects in Lassen County - October 2, 2006
September
Chain Installer Orientation - September 28, 2006
Mt. Shasta Area Ramp Closures - September 21, 2006
Multiple Projects Add Up to Delays Between Redding and Burney - September 8, 2006
State Route 299 Closed at Junction City Due to Fire - September 5, 2006
August
Caltrans Worker Honored with Governor's Safety Award - August 23, 2006
Combined Delays on State Route 96 - August 18, 2006
Detour US 97 Dorris August 9 and 10 - August 3, 2006
Pit River Bridge Deck to be Replaced - August 3, 2006
July
State Route 44 Project Near Shingletown to Begin Construction - July 17, 2006
June
Bridge Replacement at Cayton Creek on State Route 89 - June 29, 2006
State Route 89 at Four Corners Under 24-Hour Traffic Control - June 29, 2006
Tule Lake Designation as National Historic Landmark - June 29, 2006
24-Hour Traffic Control on SR 36 Near Chester - June 29, 2006
Construction Projects Suspended During July 4th Holiday - June 26, 2006
2006-Construction Season is on the Move - June 22, 2006
Southbound Onramp to I-5 at Antelope Blvd. Closed Thursday Morning - June 20, 2006
Repair Work Continues on Pit River Bridge - June 8, 2006
Drainage Improvements to Begin in Susanville - June 2, 2006
May
CALTRANS AND PARTNERS LAUNCH REST STOP CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS - May 30, 2006
Construction Begins on Safety Project Near Del Loma - May 30, 2006
Caltran's Fire Prevention Practices - May 18, 2006
Speeds Reduced in Weaverville on State Route 299 - May 10, 2006
Roadwork Begins at the SR 299/89 Intersection - May 9, 2006
Temporary Signals Re-activated at the Pulga Bridge - May 5, 2006
Shasta College and Caltrans Team Up - May 4, 2006
April
Road Work Started on US395 in Lassen County - April 28, 2006
Rehabilitation Work Begins on Interstate 5 Near Black Butte - April 24, 2006
Caltrans Employees Take Their Kids to Work - April 24, 2006
Hand Scaling and Final Cleanup of McDonald Bluff Slide SR 299 - April 24, 2006
March
Caltrans Begins Protective Covering Work on Pit River Bridge - March 22, 2006
Susanville Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements - March 17, 2006
One-way Traffic Control on State Route 299 Delayed - March 14, 2006
Caltrans Monitoring McDonald Bluff - March 13, 2006
One-Way Traffic Control Scheduled on State Route 299 - March 10, 2006
Median Barrier Installation to Begin on State Route 44 - March 10, 2006
Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor Injuried - March 7, 2006
State Route 299 Burnt Ranch Work Sliding to an End - March 3, 2006
February
Louie Road Overcrossing to be Closed for Construction - February 28, 2006
Stillwater Road Project Update Meeting - February 17, 2006
Blasting to Take Place on State Route 299 at Rocky Point - February 10, 2006
Flashing Beacons at Pedestrian Crossing to be Activated - February 9, 2006
SR 299 McDonalds Bluff Slide Scaling UPDATE - February 1, 2006
Photos - Slide1, Slide2, Slide3, Slide4, Slide5, Slide6
January
SR 299 Burnt Ranch Slide Update - January 30, 2006
SR 299 Slide near Burnt Ranch under One-Way Traffic - January 26, 2006
ALERT -- State Route 299 Closed Near Burnt Ranch - January 25, 2006
Caltrans Hosting Forum in Redding to Discuss Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program - January 19, 2006
Caltrans Weathers the Storm - January 6, 2006
December
Caltrans Snow Removal Guidelines - December 29, 2005
Solar Powered Radar Sign Installed on SR 299 - December 21, 2005
Caltrans Projects Begin Winter Suspension - December 20, 2005
Caltrans and CHP Suggest Motorists Carry Tire Chains - December 14, 2005
Caltrans First in U.S. to Add Safety Messages and Amber Alerts to Highway Information Number - December 7, 2005
Caltrans to Begin Replacement of Pit River Bridge Deck - December 1, 2005
November
New Deschutes Road Traffic Signal to be Activated - November 8, 2005
October
UPDATE -- Rock Creek Bridge to be Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Nights - October 26, 2005
Rock Creek Bridge to be Closed Tuesday Night - October 25, 2005
Flashing beacons to be installed on State Route 273 (South Market Street) - October 20, 2005
Caltrans Anti-litter Campaign - October 14, 2005
Chain Installer Orientation - October 4, 2005
September
UPDATE: Roadwork on State Route 3 in Yreka Delayed - September 30, 2005
Caltrans Road Signs to Encourage Motorists to "Click It or Ticket" - September 29, 2005
Rehabilitation Project Continues on North Market Street (State Route 273) - September 28, 2005
Roadwork on State Route 3 in Yreka to begin Monday - September 28, 2005
Blasting to Take Place on Curve Realignment Near Buckhorn Summit - September 22, 2005
Cayton Creek Highway Project Begins - September 20, 2005
Caltrans helps keep traffic down during Labor Day weekend - September 1, 2005
August
Highway rehabilitation to begin on State Route 395 in Lassen County - August 26, 2005
Traffic Impacts - North Market Street - August 18, 2005
Bridge Deck Work on State Route 70 - August 18, 2005
$300,000 Emergency Replacement of Fire Damaged Guardrail - August 12, 2005
Photo 1[684 kb], photo 2 [ 604kb]
Caltrans Pavement Project Scheduled in Susanville - August 5, 2005
July
Almanor Regional Transportation Assessment (ARTA) Public Workshop - July 28, 2005
Construction Season in Full Swing - July 1, 2005
June
Work Resumes on North Market Street Project - June 21, 2005
Safety Roadside Rest Areas Open - June 20, 2005
New Lake Boulevard (State Route 299) Signal to be Activated - June 20, 2005
Paving Project Underway Near Weed - June 1, 2005
May
Quincy Highway Project Wins Award - May 31, 2005
April
Realignment of Southbound Off-Ramp at I-5 and Lake Boulevard (State Route 299) - April 26, 2005
Public Information Open House Scheduled in Redding - April 25, 2005
Caltrans Employees Take Their Kids to Work - April 22, 2005
Caltrans to Present Adopt-A-Highway Awards - April 15, 2005
Caltrans Honors Fallen Workers - April 5, 2005
February
Caltrans District 2 Announces New Deputy District Director - February 18, 2005
January
Motorists Warned to Watch for Elk Herd - January 21, 2005
Pedestrian Access Closed on Southbound State Route 273 (North Market Street) - January 18, 2005
Mudslide on Southbound I-5 at Templin - January 14, 2005
UPDATE: ROUTE OPEN TO NORMAL TRAFFIC - January 13, 2005
Photo [jpg, 124KB]
What do you think of the State Highways? - January 4, 2005
December
Caltrans Encourages Winter Storm Preparation - December 21, 2004
Pulga Bridge Closures Will Resume January 3, 2005 - December 21, 2004
Blasting Necessary to Remove Rock on State Route 70 - December 8, 2004
Pulga Bridge Closures Reduced - December 7, 2004
Caltrans Prepares for Severe Weather Conditions - December 7, 2004
Safety Roadside Rest Areas Closed - December 3, 2004
Pulga Bridge Will Remain Open Today and Friday - December 2, 2004
November
Caltrans Wants to Know: What Do You Think of State Highways? - November 29, 2004
Antlers Bridge Deck Replacement Complete - November 22, 2004
Pulga Bridge to Close Monday and Tuesday - November 17, 2004
October
Emergency Bridge Repair On I-5 North of Weed - October 21, 2004
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the Completion of Rehabilitation Project - October 13, 2004
UPDATE -- Closures of State Route 70 for Work on the Pulga Bridge -October 13, 2004
Chain Installer Orientation - October 4, 2004
Working Together Saves Resources / Photo [249KB] - October 1, 2004
Pulga Bridge to be Closed During Night Time Hours - October 1, 2004
September
Honey Lake Safety Roadside Rest Area Project - September 28, 2004
Northbound Ramp to I-5 from Eastbound SR 44 to be Closed - September 23, 2004
Caltrans Employees Receive Governor's Safety Awards - September 20, 2004
Construction Delays Expected on State Route 44 Project in Lassen County - September 9, 2004
Roadwork to Resume - September 2, 2004
August
Minor Traffic Delays Expected During Holiday Weekend - August 31, 2004
Caltrans Innovation Wins Excellence Award - August 27, 2004
Roadwork Begins in Susanville on State Route 36 - August 19, 2004
Roadway Surface Removed on McArthur Rehab Project - August 11, 2004
Howells Bridge to be Closed for Night Work - August 10, 2004
Bogard Safety Roadside Rest Area Project - August 5, 2004
Caltrans Begins Repair on Churn Creek Bridge - August 4, 2004
Drainage Project in Town of Likely Underway - August 2, 2004
July
Honey Lake Safety Roadside Rest Area Project - July 28, 2004
Public Open House Schedule for Lake Britton Bridge Project - July 26, 2004
Contractor Begins Two Shifts on McArthur Rehab Project - July 22, 2004
24 Hour Roadwork Begins Monday on State Route 89 - July 16, 2004
Caltrans to Complete Two Sealing Operations in Siskiyou County - July 16, 2004
June
Herbert S. Miles Rest Area to Close - June 30, 2004
Traffic Delays Expected During Holiday Weekend - June 25, 2004
State Route 44 in Shasta County to Receive Upgrades - June 21, 2004
Bechelli Lane/Churn Creek Road Offramp Work Announced - June 18, 2004
Caltrans Prepares for Fire Season - June 16, 2004
Update -- Rehabilitation Work on State Route 299 in Redding Resumes - June 16, 2004
Caltrans District 2 Announces New Deputy District Director for Planning and Local Assistance - June 8, 2004
DDD for Planning and Local Assistance, Tim Huckabay photo[86KB]
Caltrans District 2 Announces Scholarship Winners - June 7, 2004
May
Installation of Fluorescent Pedestrian Signs on SR 273 - May 19, 2004
Pedestrian Crossing photo[109KB]
Public Information Open House - New Red Bluff Maintenance Station - May 19, 2004
RBMS Logo[44KB]
Left Turn Lane Project at Oak Knolls - May 18, 2004
Lane Closures on State Route 3 - May 17, 2004
Reduced Speed Limits on US 395 - May 14, 2004
April
Weatherlow Signal Replacement Project - April 30, 2004
Safety Roadside Rest Areas Open May 1 - April 29, 2004
Caltrans Honors Adopt a Highway Volunteers - April 28, 2004
Volunteer photo[183KB], AAH logo[82KB], litter logo[37KB]
Caltrans Welcomes the Arrival of Spring - April 16, 2004
Caltrans Honors Radio Dispatchers - April 8, 2004
Caltrans and the City of Redding to Honor Fallen Workers - April 1, 2004
March
Caltrans to Begin Emergency Roadwork - March 25, 2004
Caltrans to Auction Excess Land in Lassen County - March 23, 2004
Auction photo 1[42KB], photo 2 [153KB]
Rehabilitation Work Begins at State Route 273 (North Market) - March 12, 2004
City of Redding Begins Water Line Replacement - March 10, 2004
UPDATE-Union Pacific to Close Railroad Crossings for Repair - March 4, 2004
UPDATE-Temporary Closure of I-5 Rest Area Due to Runaway Truck - March 2, 2004
Temporary Closure of I-5 Rest Area - March 2, 2004
Caltrans to Participate in "Keep California Beautiful Program" - March 2, 2004
Union Pacific to Close Anderson Railroad Crossings for Repair - March 1, 2004
February
Hornbrook Agricultural Inspection Station Temporary Closure - February 27, 2004
Emergency Slide Removal on State Route 70 Butte County - February 26, 2004
Slide Removal photo 1[269KB], photo 2 [265KB]
Temporary Closure of I-5 Rest Area Due to Runaway Truck - February 23, 2004
Public Information Open House Scheduled in Redding - February 23, 2004
Exploratory Drilling in Sacramento River - February 20, 2004
Control Burn in Tehama County on State Route 99 - February 20, 2004
Slide Removal Work on Southbound Conant Road Off Ramp on Interstate 5 - February 18, 2004
Conant Road Off Ramp photo1[288KB], photo 2 [284KB], photo 3 [344KB], photo 4 [312KB]
Caltrans District Office Undergoes Retrofit - February 3, 2004
Redding District Office photo [314KB], Retrofit photo 1 [850KB], photo 2 [894KB], photo 3 [773KB]
Temporary Closure of Turtle Bay Boat Ramp and Temporary Obstructions - February 3, 2004
Winter Road Conditions Update for February 2, 2004
January
Rehabilitation Work on State Route 299 in Redding in Winter Suspension - January 30, 2004
Temporary Closure of Turtle Bay Boat Ramp and Temporary Obstructions - January 26, 2004
Attachment - Drilling Notice Flyer [pdf, 151KB]
Emergency Slide Work to Begin on State Route 70 in Plumas County - January 22, 2004
Rock Slide photo 1 [184KB], photo 2 [200KB]
Internet Site Offers Chain Control Information -January 14, 2004
Caltrans Prepares for Severe Weather Conditions - January 6, 2004
Winter Road Conditions Update for January 27, 2004
Winter Road Conditions Update for January 1, 2004
December
SAFETY ROADSIDE REST AREAS CLOSED FOR WINTER - December 12, 2003