Caltrans District 2

Not all highway rescues involve vehicles 🧡🐾

While conducting pavement reviews on U.S. 395 in Modoc County earlier this month, several Caltrans District 2 maintenance employees spotted something unexpected along the highway -- a group of lost puppies.

The crew safely rescued the puppies and were able to return them to their family.

This is just one example of how our maintenance personnel are always looking out for more than just the roadway. Every day, our crews keep watch for hazards such as debris, disabled vehicles, collisions, and anything else that could impact the safety of the traveling public. Sometime, that means helping four-legged travelers who need a little extra assistance too.

Thank you to these employees for going above and beyond to make a difference -- for motorists, our communities, and in this case, some very grateful puppies. 🐕‍🦺🧡

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Weekend Work on State Route 99 in Tehama County 🚧

Travelers on State Route 99 should plan ahead this weekend as Caltrans continues work on the VP2 Road Rehabilitation Project.

Beginning Friday afternoon, June 12, through Monday, June 15, crews will implement 24-hour traffic control north of the South Avenue roundabout near Los Molinos for full roadway reconstruction activities.

⏱️ Motorists should expect delays of up to 30 minutes and are encouraged to allow extra travel time or seek alternate routes when possible.

This work is part of a larger project to rehabilitate and improve SR 99 between southern Los Molinos and the Tehama/Butte County line, helping provide a smoother and safer ride for the traveling public.

Please slow down, stay alert, and watch for crews working in the area.

Keeping our highways and communities safe!

Caltrans crews, alongside our contractor, recently cleaned state property at Olney Creek Bridge on State Route 273 in South Redding. Crews removed litter and debris from the area, while local partners were available to help connect impacted individuals with available services.

These efforts help protect the traveling public, improve community spaces, and keep our roadways safe for everyone.

🚧 Weekend Work Ahead on the Cottonwood Creek Bridge 🚧

Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, a closure of the southbound #2 lane on Interstate 5 at the Cottonwood Creek Bridge will be in place through 6 a.m. Sunday while contractors continue bridge joint repairs.

⚠️ Motorists should avoid the area during daytime hours on Saturday if possible. Significant delays are expected due to heavy traffic volumes and there is no alternate highway route available in the area.

Additional impacts include intermittent closures of:
• Southbound Gas Point Road on-ramp

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Did you know the Whiskey Creek Bridge was built as part of a major State Route 299 relocation project tied to the construction of Whiskeytown Dam in the early 1960s?

More than 60 years ago, engineers redesigned this corridor to accommodate a changing landscape and future transportation needs. Today, that same vision is continuing through the Whiskey Creek Bridge Replacement Project.

One of the most remarkable parts of the project is that the original bridge's abutments and piers were designed with future expansion in mind—and they will now be incorporated into the new bridge, more than six decades later.

Take a step back in time with these historic construction photos and learn how the bridge's past is helping shape its future.

Read the full story here: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-2/d2-news/d2-news-whiskey-creek-bridge

🚧 HEADS UP, LASSEN COUNTY TRAVELERS 🚧

Work on the Devil's Corral Safety Project on State Route 36 is scheduled to restart Wednesday, June 10.

Motorists should plan for one-way traffic control in the project area, from approximately 6.5 miles east of the Goodrich Creek Bridge to the Willard Creek Road access, with delays of up to 15 minutes:
🕖 Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
🕖 Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please note that delays of up to 25 minutes may occur when construction operations require travel over unpaved surfaces.

This $16.7 million project is improving safety by widening shoulders, upgrading culverts, relocating utilities, adding rumble strips, and removing vegetation to improve solar exposure along the highway.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of September.

Please slow down, watch for crews and equipment, and plan extra travel time through the area.

🟧 Orange cone season is here! 🟧

As temperatures rise and construction season gets underway, you'll be seeing more Caltrans maintenance and construction crews working on highways throughout District 2.

These photos show our Redding East, Redding North, and Red Bluff Maintenance Crews performing paving operations on State Route 151 in the City of Shasta Lake, helping create a smoother ride for the traveling public. This is just one of many projects taking place across District 2 as crews take advantage of the warmer weather to improve our transportation system.

When you see cones, signs, and workers ahead, please slow down, stay alert, and give crews plenty of room to work safely. Every project helps keep our roads safer, smoother, and more reliable for everyone who travels them.

🚧 Slow for the Cone Zone. 🚧

🚧 Road Work Alert on State Route 36 in Trinity County 🚧

Construction is set to begin Monday, June 8 on the Mad River Preservation Project along State Route 36, from the Humboldt/Trinity County line to just east of South Fork Mountain Road.

Crews will be applying a new asphalt rubber chip seal, completing pavement repairs, fog sealing shoulders, and refreshing roadway striping to help preserve and improve the roadway.

⏱️ What to expect:
• One-way traffic control
• Up to 15-minute delays
• Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Construction anticipated through the end of July

Please slow down in the work zone, follow posted speed reductions, watch for workers and equipment, and plan for extra travel time.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and improve State Route 36!