Friday, August 5, 2011

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 AT KANSAS AVENUE IN MODESTO

LONG TERM CLOSURE


Stanislaus County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound off and on-ramps from Kansas Avenue to State Route 99 (SR-99).

The ramps will close on Monday, August 8, 2011, at 7:00 a.m. and are scheduled to re-open by Wednesday, August 31, 2011.

This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of workers and motorists while the ramps are reconstructed.

The detour for this closure is:

• Southbound SR-99 to Maze Boulevard off ramp
• Left onto L Street/SR-132
• Left onto northbound SR-99
• Northbound SR-99 to Kansas off ramp

Crews will also close the #3 (right) lane southbound SR-99 beginning on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, through Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. and the #3 (right) lane northbound SR-99 beginning on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011 from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00a.m.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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STATE ROUTE 88 AT CARSON PASS IN ALPINE COUNTY

Alpine County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will work to repair the mountain slope at the Carson Pass, east of Kirkwood, near Red Lake Road. This project is necessary in order to improve safety at this location by decreasing the rockfall activity and resulting debris from entering the roadway.

One-way traffic control is currently in effect at the Carson Pass from just west of the National Forest Boundary to just east of the vista point and will remain for the duration of the project.

Continuing on Monday, August 8, 2011, crews will close the highway daily, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Blasting and slope removal activities will occur daily during closures. The full closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists. This work is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of September.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays during the one-way traffic control and at least two hour delays during the full closures. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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San Joaquin County Roadwork 8/7/2011 - 8/13/2011

*STATE ROUTE 4 (SR-4) (CROSSTOWN FREEWAY) AT INTERSTATE 5 (I-5) IN STOCKTON
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform maintenance on the bridges on SR-4 (Crosstown Freeway) at I-5.

Work will occur on Sunday, August 7, 2011, from 1:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Work will occur at the following locations:

• The connector ramps from eastbound and westbound SR-4 to northbound I-5 will close;

• The on-ramp from Center Street to eastbound SR-4 will close;

• The #4 (right) and auxiliary lane from the eastbound SR-4/northbound I-5 connector ramp to Pershing Avenue will close; and

• The northbound off-ramp from I-5 to Pershing Avenue will close.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*I-5 FROM HAMMER LANE TO THE SAN JOAQUIN/SACRAMENTO COUNTY LINE
Caltrans will replace slabs on I-5 from Hammer Lane to San Joaquin/Sacramento County line. No two consecutive on or off-ramps will be closed at the same time. Work will occur as follows:

• The #2 (middle) and # 3 (right) lanes on northbound I-5 from Eight Mile Road to SR-12 will close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Hammer Lane will close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The connector ramps from northbound I-5 at SR-12 will close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.;

• The #2 (right) lane on northbound I-5 from SR-12 to the San Joaquin/Sacramento County line will close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.;

• The northbound on-ramps from Hammer Lane, Turner Road and Peltier Road will alternately close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.;

• The northbound off-ramps to Turner Road, Peltier Road and Walnut Grove Road will alternately close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.;

• The #1 (left) lane on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.;

• The #3 (right) lane on northbound I-5 from Eight Mile Road to SR-12 will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.;

Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-99 FROM SR-26/FREMONT STREET TO WOODBRIDGE ROAD
Caltrans will treat the bridge decks on SR-99 from SR-26/Fremont Street to Woodbridge Road. No two consecutive on or off-ramps will be closed at the same time. Work will occur as follows:

• The northbound off-ramp and the southbound on-ramp at SR-26/Fremont Street will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The #1 (left) lane on eastbound and westbound SR-26/Fremont Street at SR-99 beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The southbound off-ramp at Turner Road and the southbound on-ramp from Woodbridge Road will close beginning Monday August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.; and

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound SR-99 at the Mokelumne River will close beginning Monday August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-120 FROM I-5 TO SR-99 IN MANTECA

Caltrans will work on the roadway on SR-120 from I-5 to SR-99. No two consecutive on or off-ramps will be closed at the same time. Work will occur as follows:

• The left shoulder, #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes and right shoulder and the on and off-ramps on westbound SR-120 from I-5 to SR-99 will alternately close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m.;

• The #1 (left) lane on the connector ramp from westbound SR-120 to southbound I-5 will close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m.;

• The connector ramp from westbound SR-120 to northbound I-5 will close on Sunday, August 7, 2011, from 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.; and

• The left shoulder, #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes and right shoulder and the on and off-ramps on eastbound SR-120 from I-5 to SR-99 will alternately close beginning Sunday, August 7, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*I-205 FROM 11TH STREET TO JUST WEST OF THE TOM PAINE SLOUGH
Caltrans will construct auxiliary lanes and install a changeable message sign on I-205. Work will occur as follows:

• The #2 (middle) and #3 (right) lanes on westbound I-205 from 11th Street to MacArthur Drive will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The westbound off-ramp to MacArthur Drive will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. until Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 4:00 a.m.;

• The #2 (middle) and #3 (right) lanes on eastbound I-205 from Tracy Road to MacArthur Drive will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m.;

• The #3 (right) lane and right shoulder on eastbound I-205 just west of Tom Paine Slough will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, at 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.; and

• The #3 (right) lane and right shoulder on westbound I-205 just east of MacArthur Drive will close beginning Monday, August 8, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. until Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 4:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-99 FROM SR-219 IN STANISLAUS COUNTY TO MILGEO AVENUE IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
Caltrans will construct a median barrier and pave on SR-99 from SR-219 to Milgeo Avenue.  Work will occur as follows:

• The median, left shoulder, #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound SR-99 from Milgeo Avenue to Hammett Road will close beginning Sunday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.;

• The median, left shoulder, #1 (left) and # 2 (middle) lanes on northbound SR-99 from SR-219 to Milgeo Avenue will close beginning Sunday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 25 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

STATE ROUTE 108 FROM MONO ROAD TO COW CREEK ROAD IN TUOLUMNE COUNTY

Tuolumne County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Mono Road to Cow Creek Road.

Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Crews will pave the roadway in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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Merced County Roadwork 8/7/2011 - 8/13/2011

*NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 (I-5) AT THE JUNCTION OF STATE ROUTE 165 (SR-165)
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound off-ramp on I-5 to the junction of SR-165/Mercy Spring.

Work will occur on Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Crews will pave the road in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-33 FROM THE DELTA MENDOTA CANAL TO MISSION D’ORO
Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control on SR-33 from the Delta Mendota Canal to Mission D’Oro.

Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Crews will grind and dig out the road in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-33 FROM PLAZA ROAD TO THE SR-140/SULLIVAN ROAD JUNCTION
Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control on SR-33 from Plaza Road to the SR-140/Sullivan Road junction.

Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Crews will pave the road in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-99 IN MERCED COUNTY

Caltrans will close various on and off-ramps on SR-99, as follows:

• The southbound off-ramp from 16th Street to the East Merced Overhead on Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

• The southbound off-ramp at the junction of SR-140 on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

• The northbound off-ramp at the junction of SR-59/V Street on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

• The northbound on-ramp at the junction of SR-59/J Street on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

• The southbound off-ramp at the junction of SR-59/J Street on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Crews will landscape the area in these locations.

Motorists should expect 5 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-140 FROM THE JUNCTION OF I-5 TO THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER
Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control on SR-140 from the junction of I-5 to the San Joaquin River.

Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Crews will pave the road in this location.

Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
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*SR-165 FROM THE JUNCTION OF I-5
Caltrans will close the off-ramp on SR-165 at the junction of I-5.

Work will occur Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Crews will pave the road in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Slow Down or Move Over. It's the Law!

Caltrans to Motorists: When You See Flashing Lights, Move Over to Protect Highway Workers and CHP Officers

California Department of TransportationDate: July 11, 2011

District: Headquarters – Sacramento
Contact: Tamie McGowen
Phone: (916) 657-5060

SACRAMENTO – Today, 700 Caltrans electronic highway signs throughout California lit up with a new Move Over message to kickoff a statewide campaign to increase safety for motorists, highway workers and law enforcement. The message, “Slow or Move Over for Workers, It’s the Law,” will stay posted through July 22. Caltrans will also begin a new billboard campaign and issue a public service announcement to television stations statewide reinforcing the Move Over message.

In May and June, three Caltrans highway workers died on the job within 48 days - the most in such a short period of time. Since 1924, 178 Caltrans workers have lost their lives in the line of duty.

“Our goal is to do everything we can to keep our highways safe,” said Acting Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “Motorists must slow down, watch out for highway workers, and safely move over a lane when they see flashing amber lights on Caltrans or other emergency vehicles.”

The joint safety effort by Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the California Office of Traffic Safety will educate the public on the importance of moving over a lane to protect highway workers and CHP officers.

The CHP will provide the Move Over safety message during their morning traffic updates on broadcast stations statewide, and officers will be on the lookout for motorists not following the law.

“This traffic safety campaign isn’t about writing citations, it’s about providing a safer work environment for everyone who does business along the side of a highway,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “The only way to prevent tragedies from occurring on the side of the road is by giving emergency personnel, highway workers, and the public adequate space.”

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

EBBETTS PASS (STATE ROUTE 4) AND SONORA PASS (STATE ROUTE 108) TO CLOSE

Alpine and Tuolumne Counties– Due to the forecasted adverse weather conditions, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4 over Ebbett’s Pass and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

This preemptive closure is necessary to ensure motorists safety during the predicted storms. Maintenance crews will re-evaluate the closure on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Crews will use weather and road conditions to determine if the passes can be reopened for the weekend.

Caltrans would like to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation during this unusual spring storm and will work to get the passes reopened as quickly as they are able.

For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

Friday, May 27, 2011

EBBETTS PASS (STATE ROUTE 4) AND SONORA PASS (STATE ROUTE 108) OPEN

Alpine and Tuolumne Counties– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the packed winter snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass.

The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of the passes for motorists who utilize these routes. The snow totals for the two areas were especially high during this season, with multiple late spring storms affecting the region. Intermittent chain controls were still in effect on the east side of the Sonora Pass as late as last week.

Caltrans crews responsible for the pass openings extend their best wishes for safe summer traveling to those who enjoy the recreational opportunities this part of California has to offer.

For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

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Friday, April 29, 2011

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 FROM STATE ROUTE 219/KIERNAN AVENUE TO HAMMETT ROAD IN STANISLAUS COUNTY

Stanislaus County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the #3 (right) lane on southbound State Route 99 (SR-99) from SR-219/Kiernan Avenue to Hammett Road.

Work will occur beginning Monday, May 2, 2011, through Wednesday, May 4, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Crews will remove debris in this location.

Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

NORTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 IN LODI

Lodi - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound off-ramps to Harney Lane and the South Lodi overcrossing from State Route 99.

Work will begin on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, through Friday, May 6, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Crews will repair the pavement in this location.

Motorists should expect 5 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 AT 16TH STREET IN MERCED COUNTY

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close southbound State Route 99 (SR-99) from 16th Street to the junction of SR-59/SR-140. Crews will also close the southbound 16th Street on-ramp.

Crews are constructing a bridge in this area.

Work will begin on Monday, May 2, 2011, through Wednesday, May 4, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

INTERSTATE 5 FROM HAMMER LANE TO THE SAN JOAQUIN/SACRAMENTO COUNTY LINE IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will replace slabs on Interstate 5 (I-5) from Hammer Lane to the San Joaquin/Sacramento County line. Work will occur as follows:

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound I-5 from State Route (SR-12) to Hammer Lane will close beginning Sunday, May 1, 2011, through Friday, May 6, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #3 (right) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will alternately close beginning Monday, May 2, 2011, through Thursday, May 5, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.;

• The southbound on and off-ramps on I-5 between SR-12 and Hammer Lane will alternately close beginning Sunday, May 1, 2011, through Friday, May 6, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.; and

• The southbound and northbound on and off-ramps on I-5 between SR-12 and the San Joaquin/Sacramento County line will alternately close beginning Sunday, May 1, 2011, through Friday, May 6, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURE EASTBOUND STATE ROUTE 4 (CROSS-TOWN FREEWAY) FROM STANISLAUS STREET TO CENTER STREET IN STOCKTON

Stockton - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the median, left shoulder, #1 (left), #2 (middle left) and #3 (middle right) lanes on eastbound State Route 4 (Cross-town Freeway) from Stanislaus Street to Center Street and the eastbound on-ramp from El Dorado Street.

Work will occur on Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Crews will replace the overhead signs in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURE STATE ROUTE 4 FROM THE SAN JOAQUIN/CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LINE TO BACON ISLAND ROAD IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will install rumble strip on State Route 4 (SR-4) from the San Joaquin/Contra Costa County line to Roberts Island Road. Work will occur as follows:

• Crews will perform one-way traffic control on SR-4 from the San Joaquin/Contra Costa County line to Bacon Island Road/Trapper Road beginning Tuesday, May 3, 2011, through Friday, May 6, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• SR-4 from Tracy Boulevard to Bacon Island Road/Trapper Road will close beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. until Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 5:00 a.m.; and

• SR-4 from Tracy Boulevard to the San Joaquin/Contra Costa County line at the Old River Bridge will close beginning Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. until Friday, May 6, 2011, at 5:00 a.m.

The detour for Wednesday night is:

• Eastbound:
o SR-4 to southbound Tracy Boulevard
o South on Tracy Boulevard to Howard Road
o East on Howard Road to Roberts Road
o North on Roberts Road to SR-4
• Westbound:
o SR-4 to southbound Roberts Road
o South on Roberts Road to Howard Road
o West on Howard Road to Tracy Boulevard
o North on Tracy Boulevard to SR-4

The detour for Thursday night is:

• Eastbound:
o SR-4 to Byron Highway
o South on Byron Highway to Grant Line Road
o East on Grant Line Road to Interstate 205 (I-205)
o East on I-205 to Tracy Boulevard
o North on Tracy Boulevard to SR-4
• Westbound:
o SR-4 to Tracy Boulevard
o South on Tracy Boulevard to I-205
o West on I-205 to Grant Line Road exit
o West on Naglee Road to Grant Line Road
o West on Grant Line Road to Byron Highway
o North on Byron Highway to SR-4

Motorists should expect 40 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

MONITOR PASS (STATE ROUTE 89) OPEN

Monitor Pass in Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 89 over Monitor Pass on Friday, April 29, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.

The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of the pass for motorists who utilize this route.

Caltrans crews responsible for the road opening extend their best wishes for safe summer traveling to those who enjoy the recreational opportunities this part of California has to offer.

For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

Thursday, April 28, 2011

SONORA PASS (STATE ROUTE 108) OPEN TO KENNEDY MEADOWS

Sonora Pass in Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 108/Sonora Pass to Kennedy Meadows on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.

The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of this section of the pass in time for the beginning of fishing season on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Caltrans crews responsible for the road opening extend their best wishes for traveling to those who enjoy the recreational opportunities this part of California has to offer.

For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

Friday, April 22, 2011

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 FROM STATE ROUTE 219/KIERNAN AVENUE TO THE STANISLAUS/SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY LINE IN STANISLAUS COUNTY

Stanislaus County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the #3 (right) lane on southbound State Route 99 (SR-99) from SR-219/Kiernan Avenue to the Stanislaus/San Joaquin County line.

Work will begin Tuesday, April 26, 2011, through Thursday, April 28, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Crews will replace slabs in the roadway.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 FROM EIGHT MILE ROAD TO STATE ROUTE 12 IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will replace slabs on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) from Eight Mile Road to State Route (SR-12). Work will occur as follows:

• The #1 (left) lane on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Monday, April 25, 2011, through Friday, April 29, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Monday, April 25, 2011, through Friday, April 29, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.; and

• The southbound connector ramps from I-5 to eastbound and westbound SR-12 will alternately close beginning Monday, April 25, 2011, through Friday, April 29, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 AT CHARTER WAY AND EASTBOUND STATE ROUTE 4 (CROSSTOWN FREEWAY) IN STOCKTON

Stockton - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound on-ramp from Charter Way/westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) to Interstate 5 (I-5) and the northbound off-ramp to eastbound SR-4 (Crosstown Freeway) from I-5.

Work will occur on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Crews will replace the overhead signs in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

STATE ROUTE 165 FROM FIRST AVENUE TO THE MERCED/STANISLAUS COUNTY LINE

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 165 from First Avenue to the Stanislaus County line.

Work will occur beginning Monday, April 25, 2011, through Friday, April 29, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Crews will pave the road in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 AT 16TH STREET IN MERCED COUNTY

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the freeway and southbound 16th Street off-ramp on State Route 99 (SR-99) to the junction of SR-59 and SR-140.

Crews are constructing a bridge in this area.

Work will begin on Monday, April 25, 2011, through Friday, April 29, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 FROM 16TH STREET TO THE STATE ROUTE 140/59 JUNCTION IN MERCED

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will work on the bridge on southbound State Route 99 (SR-99) from 16th Street to the SR-140/59 junction. Work will occur as follows:

• The southbound on-ramp from 16th Street to SR-99 will close beginning Wednesday, March 30, 2011, through Friday, April 1, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and

• Southbound SR-99 from 16th Street to the junction of SR-140/59 will close beginning Wednesday, March 30, 2011, through Friday, April 1, 2011, from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Motorists can expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The construction is part of the $34M West Merced Bridge Replacement project. The contractor for the project is RGW, Inc., based in Livermore, California.

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SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 FROM EIGHT MILE ROAD TO STATE ROUTE 12 IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will replace slabs on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) from Eight Mile Road to State Route (SR-12). Work will occur as follows:

• The #1 (left) and #3 (right) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close, alternately, on Monday, March 28, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Sunday, March 27, 2011, through Friday, April 1, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.;

• The off-ramp from southbound I-5 to Eight Mile Road will close Sunday, March 27, 2011, through Friday, April 1, 2011, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; and

• The southbound connector ramps from I-5 to eastbound and westbound SR-12 will alternately close beginning Sunday, March 27, 2011, through Friday, April 1, 2011, from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The contractor for this $23 million project is RGW/Vanguard of Livermore, CA.

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SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 FROM MARCH LANE TO THE TELEGRAPH UNDERCROSSING IN STOCKTON

Stockton - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound on-ramp from March Lane and the #1 (left) and #2 (middle left) lanes from March Lane to the Telegraph undercrossing on southbound Interstate 5.

Work will occur on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Crews will replace slabs in this location.

Motorists can expect 30 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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Friday, March 18, 2011

SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 FROM EIGHT MILE ROAD TO STATE ROUTE 12 IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will replace slabs on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) from Eight Mile Road to State Route (SR-12). Work will occur as follows:

• The #1 (left) and #3 (right) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close, alternately, beginning Monday, March 21, 2011, through Thursday, March 24, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound I-5 from SR-12 to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Monday, March 21, 2011, through Friday, March 25, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.; and

• The southbound connector ramps from I-5 to eastbound and westbound SR-12 will alternately close beginning Monday, March 21, 2011, through Friday, March 25, 2011, from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The contractor for this $23 million project is RGW/Vanguard of Livermore, CA.

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SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 FROM 16TH STREET TO THE STATE ROUTE 140/59 JUNCTION IN MERCED

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will work on the bridge on southbound State Route 99 (SR-99) from 16th Street to the SR-140/59 junction. Work will occur as follows:

• The southbound on-ramp from 16th Street to SR-99 will close beginning Saturday, March 19, 2011, through Friday, March 25, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and

• Southbound SR-99 from 16th Street to the junction of SR-140/59 will close beginning Saturday, March 19, 2011, through Friday, March 25, 2011, from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

Motorists can expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The construction is part of the $34M West Merced Bridge Replacement project. The contractor for the project is RGW, Inc., based in Livermore, California.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 140 AND STATE ROUTE 59 IN MERCED COUNTY

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following ramps on State Route 99:

• Southbound off-ramp to State Route 140 east,
• Southbound on-ramp at State Route 59/J Street, and
• Southbound off-ramp at State Route 59/J Street

Crews will perform electrical work in this area.

Work will occur on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 FROM MONTE DIABLO AVENUE TO ALPINE AVENUE IN STOCKTON

Stockton - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound on-ramp from Monte Diablo, the northbound off-ramp to Country Club Boulevard and the #3 (middle right) and #4 (right) lanes from Monte Diablo Avenue to Alpine Avenue on northbound Interstate 5.

Work will begin on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, through Wednesday, March 16, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Crews will replace slabs in this location.

Motorists can expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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Friday, March 4, 2011

SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 FROM COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD TO MONTE DIABLO AVENUE IN STOCKTON

Stockton - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound on-ramp from Country Club Boulevard, the southbound off-ramp to Monte Diablo, and the #4 (right) lane from Country Club Boulevard to Monte Diablo Avenue on southbound Interstate 5.


Work will begin on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, through Thursday, March 10, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Crews will replace slabs in this location.

Motorists can expect 5 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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INTERSTATE 5 FROM HAMMER LANE TO STATE ROUTE 12 IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will replace slabs on Interstate 5 (I-5) from Hammer Lane to State Route (SR-12). Work will occur as follows:

• The #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound I-5 from Hammer Lane to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Sunday, March 6, 2011, through Friday, March 11, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound I-5 from Hammer Lane to Eight Mile Road will close beginning Monday, March 7, 2011, through Friday, March 11, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #3 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound I-5 from Eight Mile Road to SR-12 will alternately close beginning Monday, March 7, 2011, through Friday, March 11, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and

• The northbound and southbound on and off-ramps from I-5 to SR-12 will alternately close beginning Sunday, March 6, 2011, through Friday, March 11, 2011, from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The contractor for this $23 million project is RGW/Vanguard of Livermore, CA.

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SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 AT HATCH ROAD IN STANISLAUS COUNTY

Stanislaus County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound on and off-ramps from Hatch Road to State Route 99.


Work will occur on Monday, March 7, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Crews will replace pavement markers and striping in this location.

Motorists should expect 5 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING INTERSTATE 5/NORTH STOCKTON WIDENING PROJECT

Stockton - Prime- and Sub-contractors interested in bidding on the Interstate 5


(I-5)/North Stockton Widening Project (Contract No. 10-0G4704) are invited to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 South Airport Way, Building #5, Stockton, CA 95206. The project proposes the widening of I-5 in Stockton from six to eight lanes from Country Club Boulevard to Eight Mile Road, within existing right-of-way. The Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal is 4%. The estimated construction cost is $77,000,000.

Prime-contractors are mandated to attend the pre-bid meeting in order to bid the contract. This is a great opportunity for Small Businesses, Disadvantage Business Enterprises, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises to become certified and to network with prime contractors.

Please RSVP by Friday, March 18, 2011, to Silvia Dayak, by phone at (209) 948-7855 or e-mail at silvia_dayak@dot.ca.gov

Friday, January 21, 2011

SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 FROM THE TURNER STATION OVERHEAD TO LATHROP ROAD IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

San Joaquin County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the #1 (left) lane on southbound State Route 99 from the Turner Station Overhead to Lathrop Road.

Work will occur on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Crews will grind out the roadway and pave in this location.

Motorists can expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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STATE ROUTE 4 AND INTERSTATE 5 IN STOCKTON

Stockton - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will pave and replace slabs on State Route 4 (SR-4) (Crosstown Freeway) and Interstate 5 (I-5). Work will occur as follows:

• The connector ramp from southbound I-5 to westbound SR-4 will close Monday, January 24, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.;

• The southbound on-ramp from March Lane to I-5 will close on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.;

• The #1 (left) and #2 (middle) lanes on southbound I-5 from March Lane to Alpine Avenue will close on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; and

• The eastbound off-ramp from SR-4 (Crosstown Freeway) to Center Street will close Thursday, January 27, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Motorists can expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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STATE ROUTE 99 IN MERCED

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close northbound State Route 99 at the following locations and times:

• Full highway closure beginning at the northbound on-ramp from R Street, ending at the northbound on-ramp from 16th Street from Monday, January 24, 2011, at 11:00 p.m. until Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 5:00 a.m.

• Full on-ramp closure at southbound 16th Street from Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. until Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at 6:00 a.m.

• Full highway closure beginning at the southbound off-ramp from 16th Street to the junction of State Route 140/State Route 59 from Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 11:00 p.m. until Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at 5:00 a.m.

Crews will work on constructing a bridge in this area.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

The construction is part of the $34M West Merced Bridge Replacement project. The contractor for the project is RGW, Inc., based in Livermore, California.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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$1 BILLION ALLOCATED TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION AND EXPAND STATE’S ECONOMY

Stockton, CA – Continuing the push to rebuild California’s infrastructure and spur job growth, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $1 billion to 107 transportation projects statewide, including $838 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. The remaining allocations came from assorted state and federal transportation accounts.

“From one end of the state to the other, transportation projects are providing jobs and improving mobility for people and businesses in California,” said Caltrans Director Cindy McKim.

Since its passage, $ 6.8 billion in Proposition 1B funding has been allocated by Caltrans and the CTC. Highlights of today’s funding allocations include:

• The North I-5 Stockton Widening with HOV Lanes project, which will pave the median, replace the deck on 15 structures, add four miles of auxiliary lane, add sound walls, and construct 24 lane-miles of high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes. These will be the first HOV lanes in San Joaquin County. The project will also rehabilitate existing lanes between Country Club and Hammer Lane.

• Stage II of the East Sonora Bypass project on State Route 108 in Tuolumne County, which will reduce local traffic congestion in East Sonora and save a total of 644 daily vehicle hours by constructing a new expressway.

• The State Route 59/Cooper Avenue Signalization project in Merced, which will widen State Route 59, construct a new “T” intersection with Cooper Avenue, and signalize the new intersection.

• The Modesto Ramp Rehabilitation project on State Route 99 in Stanislaus County, which will repair failed pavement areas and grind and repave existing pavement to improve road quality.

• Two projects on State Route 99, the South Stockton Widening and the Manteca 6-Lane, which will widen the roadway from four to six lanes, provide 28 new lane-miles, construct frontage roads, and replace some overcrossings. The project will ease congestion, improve mobility, decrease commute times, and enhance safety for interregional and regional trips within and through San Joaquin County.

For information about all projects that received allocations please visit:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/docs/ctcprojectallocationsjanuary2011.pdf

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Caltrans, we’re here to get you there

Friday, January 7, 2011

STATE ROUTE 12 FROM SOUTHWORTH ROAD TO CEDAR STREET IN CALAVERAS COUNTY

Calaveras County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 12 from Southworth Road to Cedar Street.

Work will begin on Monday, January 10, 2011, through Friday, January 14, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Crews will work on the roadway in this location.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

The contractor for the $5.9 million project is Teichert Construction of Stockton, CA.

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STATE ROUTE 99 FROM THE STATE ROUTE 140/STATE ROUTE 59 JUNCTION TO BLACK RASCAL CANAL IN MERCED COUNTY

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the # 1 (left) lane and left shoulder on northbound and southbound State Route 99 (SR-99) from the SR-140/SR-59 junction to Black Rascal Canal.

Work will begin on Monday, January 10, 2011, through Friday, January 14, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Crews will install bridge falsework in this location.

Motorists can expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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STATE ROUTE 99 AT 16TH STREET IN MERCED COUNTY

Merced County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound 16th Street off-ramp (and undercrossing) on State Route 99.

Crews are constructing a bridge in this area.

Work will begin on Monday, January 10, 2011, through Friday, January 14, 2011, from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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