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Fix50 Westbound Work Begins

Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 05/27/2014 11:59 PM

Sacramento, Ca...Caltrans began closing lanes at 9 PM yesterday to prepare for the second half of the Fix50 project, and officially started work this morning rehabilitating westbound lanes of the W-X Viaduct on U.S. Highway 50 between I-5 and Highway 99 in Sacramento. Work began with Phase 1 on the inside lanes. “It was a productive night” stated Caltrans District 3 Director, Jody Jones. “We successfully shifted all traffic to the outside lanes and installed the K-rail barrier. So far it’s a smooth beginning for westbound work, but traffic congestion is expected to be greater than it was during eastbound work.”...

California Highway Pavement Healthiest in 10 years

Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/20/2014 10:38 PM

Sacramento, CA ... Caltrans has announced that the condition of the pavement on California’s highways is at its healthiest level in more than a decade, according to the recently released 2013 State of the Pavement Report. “It’s important to maintain and preserve the existing transportation system first and foremost before making other improvements,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “This improvement in our pavement proves that we are committed to doing just that.”

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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2014 08:39 AM

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Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through January 25th

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2014 10:38 AM

Stockton, CA...Enclosed is the scheduled repairs, delays and activity that will affect the state maintained roadways in our area. The handy spreadsheet enclosed will help you avoid the delays whether you are traveling locally or heading down the hill....

Caltrans District 10 Road Report for the week of 12/15/2013 - 12/21/2013

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/12/2013 07:10 PM

Stockton, CA...There are several road operations that will affect traffic in our coverage area. In Calaveras starting on December 18 on Hwy 4, Begin:Horseshoe Drive (Right) End: Tipton House RoadRestriction: One-way traffic control Reason: Crack Seal Operation. In Tuolumne County starting on December 16th on Hwy 49. "Begin: Cemetery Road End: Fifth Avenue Restriction: Right shoulder, Reason: Shoulder Work". "Begin: Solinski Street, End: Ponderosa Drive, Restriction: #1 of 2 lanes, right shoulder, Reason: Utility Work". On Hwy 120 staring on the 16th. "Begin: Jacksonville Road, End: State Route 49, Restriction: Right shoulder, Reason: Utility Work". "Begin: Yosemite Lakes Drive, End: Cherry Valley Road/Sweetwater Road, Restriction: One-way traffic control, Reason: Crack Seal Operation". "Begin: South Fork Tuolumne River, End: Yosemite Lakes Drive. Restriction: One-way traffic control, Reason: Crack Seal Operation". In Amador on Hwy 88 starting on the 16th. "Begin: Bamert, Road (Left), End: Jackson Valley Road, Restriction: One-way traffic control, Reason: Bridge Work". "Begin: Past Mud Spring Sand House/Cat Creek Road, End: Amador/Alpine County Line, Restriction: Intermittent #1 of 2 lanes, Reason: Maintenance Operation". The entire District 10 report is enclosed....