tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39616889635574306862024-03-13T14:35:07.253-07:00District 10 Public AffairsCaltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-70603081063965472752015-08-11T08:55:00.000-07:002015-08-11T08:55:31.627-07:00Caltrans Assists Alpine County with Washington Fire & Mudslides<div class="MsoNormal">
When a small
vegetation fire ignited on June 18 near Markleeville, a remote town nestled in
scenic Alpine County, there was no indication that it would be anything more
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Caltrans District 10 Area Superintendent Reynold Hysell from putting together
an emergency response plan. A resident of the region, Hysell has seen these isolated
fires blossom into full-grown conflagrations – particularly given the tinder-box
conditions fed by California’s four-year drought.<br />
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The Washington Fire,
named after the nearby Lady Washington Mine, bloomed from 350 acres on June 18
to 6,500 acres on June 19. It grew to 8,000 acres by June 22, and surpassed 16,000
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Hysell’s
preparation paid off, as Caltrans was able to instantly respond when the
request came June 21 to close three state highways. While District 10 was
closing portions of State Routes 4, 88 and 89, it was activating portable
message signs, broadcasting on its Highway Advisory Radio stations, sending
e-mail bursts to subscribers and utilizing Twitter and Facebook to spread word
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“The closures were
critical because they allowed fire crews to operate without distractions,” said
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Caltrans manned these
highway closures around the clock for nine consecutive days, allowing emergency
service vehicles unfettered access as they hurried between hot spots and keeping
the public clear of the fire.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“With the wildfire
burning all of the vegetation off the hillsides, we began seeing rocks,
boulders, shrubs and trees tumbling onto the road,” said Hysell, pointing out
this his crews removed more than a dozen blackened stumps from the highways.
“We had equipment positioned ahead of time, so when the call came in we could
quickly respond. Keeping roads clear and firefighters safe were our
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By the time the
Washington Fire was extinguished, it had burned through 18,000 acres and rung
up a bill of $12.3 million, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The blaze was
sparked by a lightning strike – and Mother Nature also helped extinguish the
last remnants with a heavy thunderstorm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Caltrans committed 31 maintenance workers and
dozens of pieces of strategic equipment to the Washington Fire effort. Any
Caltrans vehicle with a plow was a valued commodity, Hysell said, because they
could efficiently clear the road of obstacles – keeping the path clear for fire
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“We had pickup
trucks with plows and regular snow plows. Our people did an outstanding job
working with emergency services,” said Hysell, noting many of his workers live
near the fire zone. “For many of us, we felt we were protecting our families,
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Workers from
maintenance yards at Caples Lake, Woodfords, Peddler Hill, Cabbage Patch and
Sonora Junction joined the fight, as did a handful of workers from District 9. While
some drove plows inside the fire zone, others ferried food and fuel, and operated
wood chippers and portable message signs – and District 10 regularly updated
Facebook and Twitter postings, keeping the public informed of the fire.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When the rain began
to fall, and others started to rejoice over the downpour, Hysell was ready.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I’ve been through
three of these large fires, which started small, so the Washington Fire wasn’t
my first rodeo,” Hysell said. “It’s not just fire that does damage. Mud creates
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“The Washington
Fire was burning through a lot of vegetation, so that meant the hillsides were
going to be bare. With no roots to hold the rocks and dirt, we knew those would
be rolling down onto the road.”<br />
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The barren
hillsides quickly fell victim to chocolate-colored streams of water, creating
gullies as gravity drove silt, rocks, branches and other debris onto the road
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The first day of
rain sent tons of ash streaming into roadside culverts, overwhelming these
small ditches that help keep excess water from the road. The second day of
rain, Hysell said, brought the mud. Eight days later, on July 10, the rains had
halted and the mountain highways were close to pristine – thanks to Hysell and
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During the
week-and-a-half of rain, crews removed 1,000 tons of material from the road.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Again, we were
prepared. We knew the rain was coming so we had positioned graders, plows,
loaders and other equipment,” said Hysell, noting that some equipment had to be
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“We had three
vactor crews, every one in the district, working up here to relieve pressure on
culverts and drains,” said Hysell, noting that debris-laden water could have undercut
the pavement and washed out part of the road. “I give a lot of credit to Chris
Gemmill and his crew from Woodfords, as well as everyone else. This is an
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Adding to the
urgency of the cleanup was the pending Tour of the California Alps Death Ride,
a popular bicycle ride that carries thousands of cyclists through usually
scenic Alpine County on SR-4, SR-88 and SR-89. The event was on July 11, mere
hours after the last of the mud, trees, rocks and other debris was cleared from
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Each successive day of rainfall, and each
mudslide, posed a threat to the Death Ride. Caltrans’ maintenance crew had the
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“Ninety-nine percent of the highway on the
Death Ride route was immaculate,” noted Caltrans Supervising Transportation
Engineer Rick Guevel, who took part in the grueling ride. “(It) was swept clear
of any rocks, mud, debris. Nicely maintained pavement let you go as fast down
Monitor Pass as you wanted, or as slow up Ebbetts Pass as the legs could
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Guevel noted that the
2,500 cyclists in the Death Ride would never have known that a devastating
fire, followed by dangerous mud and rock slides, had laid siege to this region
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Working in tandem
with Caltrans, whose goals include supporting a vibrant economy while
responsibly managing California’s transportation-related assets, were the rural
communities that count on the Death Ride’s economic impact. Folks from Bear
Valley, Kirkwood, Markleeville and Woodfords deserve a firm handshake for the
role they played in helping make this year’s Death Ride an economic success.<br />
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“It’s the biggest
event in the community each year … all of the available lodgings on this side
of the county are filled, the campgrounds are generally filled,” said Brian
Peters, Executive Secretary of the Alpine County Local Transportation
Commission. “The community groups also come together to make rest stops, group
meals … and the Death Ride contributes money to these groups afterward. Being
able to successfully stage this year’s ride was a significant economic benefit
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Communication
played a role in that success, too. Permit inspector Alan Roberts provided updates
to the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the ride, while the
Public Information Office used Twitter and Facebook to keep residents,
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In addition to the
Caltrans staff that typically man the Death Ride, a cadre of crew members were
on standby and ready to jump into action if loose material had tumbled onto the
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“This year, the
biggest challenge (was) the Washington Fire, thunderstorms and the
environmental devastation,” said Paul McAfee, communications coordinator for
the Death Race. “I know there were several thunderstorms just before our ride
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Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-47169923802139846062013-09-06T16:05:00.001-07:002013-09-06T16:05:33.327-07:00State Route 120 Reopens to Yosemite National Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Crews reopened the section of SR-120 at noon, on Friday, September 6, 2013. The state route has been closed since Monday, August 19, 2013, due to the Rim Fire.</span> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Since the fire, Caltrans crews have been working 12-14 hour shifts removing fire damaged trees, repairing guardrail posts and replacing numerous signs. Caltrans has replaced nearly 1,000 burned out guardrail posts, and removed over 1,800 trees (that were in imminent danger of falling on or near the road), 47 signs, over 250 reflectors/guide markers and other essential highway markings. Caltrans crews are still working on SR-120 so please slow for the cone zone and move over for emergency and Caltrans vehicles with flashing lights.</span> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Motorists have full access to Yosemite Valley via SR-120. However, due to continued fire activity in the area stopping along the roadway is strictly prohibited. The public is advised to use extreme caution as firefighting activities continue in this area.</span> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">SR-120 (Tioga Road) remains closed from Crane Flat to White Wolf within Yosemite National Park. Park visitors can access the Tuolumne Meadows area from SR-395 via the parks east entrance at Tioga Pass.</span> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></div>
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Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-78553812582063044202013-08-27T17:08:00.001-07:002013-08-27T17:08:11.346-07:00Caltrans Crews Assist in Rim Fire EffortsCaltrans District 10 is part of the team dealing with the Rim Fire near State Route 120 in Tuolumne County. More than 40 crew members have been on the mountain since last Thursday, August 22. They’re working 12 to 14 hour shifts removing fire damaged trees, repairing guard rail posts and replacing numerous signs to safely open the roadway for motorists, tourists and businesses.<br />
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Caltrans maintenance crews teamed up to tackle this enormous undertaking. Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Connolly says they are working together to get the highway open as quickly and safely as possible.<br />
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“In a normal day we can replace 40 posts. For the Rim Fire, we have been able to replace more than 100 posts a day. So far we’ve repaired 680 guard rails, our crews are in overdrive,” says Connolly.<br />
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Amarjeet Benipal, the Acting Caltrans District 10 Director says, “Thankfully we are not in this situation often but when we are needed, Caltrans is there to help our communities.”<br />
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Lyn Serpa, wife of James Serpa, one of the crew members working to get the highway opened said, “The men and women of Caltrans leave their families to go work in dangerous situations to make our roadways safe for the public, we should all be proud. They have a job to do and we just want them to do it well and come home safe.” <br />
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Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-16185515164126417682013-06-03T15:35:00.001-07:002013-06-03T15:35:47.014-07:00Full Highway Closure on HWY 12 in San Joaquin County, California<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Xy7A7AyAK4w" width="480"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-14414802539830960402013-05-23T16:00:00.001-07:002013-05-23T16:00:45.299-07:00Full Highway Closure on HWY 12 in San Joaquin County, California<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Xy7A7AyAK4w" width="480"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-4998433413122880502012-11-30T16:19:00.001-08:002012-11-30T16:19:42.451-08:00Swain Road at I-5 in Stockton, CA is temporarily closed to traffic<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mphVZZM39lg?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-71689996794642311822012-10-04T12:54:00.001-07:002012-10-04T12:54:31.851-07:00October 2012 Update - I-5 North Stockton Widening Project<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vgTObYK0uy4?fs=1" width="459"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-9125315255484826842012-05-31T10:03:00.001-07:002012-05-31T10:03:13.209-07:00Full Closure of SR-12 near Lodi, CA<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Kf9ULvlhhds?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-79930646380347484962012-03-13T16:29:00.001-07:002012-03-13T16:29:44.902-07:00Update on Brookside and River Road Closures in Stockton, CA<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wrQd-xEHBnU?fs=1" width="459"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-62506576249421885202012-03-13T12:49:00.001-07:002012-03-13T12:49:18.030-07:00Update #3 on the I-5 North Stockton Improvement Project<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9w5RTaxrm8A?fs=1" width="459"></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-79277446023736019512011-08-05T13:49:00.000-07:002011-08-05T13:49:34.339-07:00SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 AT KANSAS AVENUE IN MODESTOLONG TERM CLOSURE<br />
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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). <br />
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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. <br />
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This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of workers and motorists while the ramps are reconstructed.<br />
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The detour for this closure is:<br />
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• Southbound SR-99 to Maze Boulevard off ramp<br />
• Left onto L Street/SR-132<br />
• Left onto northbound SR-99<br />
• Northbound SR-99 to Kansas off ramp<br />
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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.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.<br />
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###Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-62021795460153883652011-08-05T13:47:00.000-07:002011-08-05T13:47:14.419-07:00STATE ROUTE 88 AT CARSON PASS IN ALPINE COUNTYAlpine 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.<br />
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###Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-54679798779904511082011-08-05T13:45:00.000-07:002011-08-05T13:45:03.178-07:00San Joaquin County Roadwork 8/7/2011 - 8/13/2011*STATE ROUTE 4 (SR-4) (CROSSTOWN FREEWAY) AT INTERSTATE 5 (I-5) IN STOCKTON<br />
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform maintenance on the bridges on SR-4 (Crosstown Freeway) at I-5. <br />
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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:<br />
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• The connector ramps from eastbound and westbound SR-4 to northbound I-5 will close;<br />
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• The on-ramp from Center Street to eastbound SR-4 will close;<br />
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• The #4 (right) and auxiliary lane from the eastbound SR-4/northbound I-5 connector ramp to Pershing Avenue will close; and<br />
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• The northbound off-ramp from I-5 to Pershing Avenue will close.<br />
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Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*I-5 FROM HAMMER LANE TO THE SAN JOAQUIN/SACRAMENTO COUNTY LINE <br />
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:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-99 FROM SR-26/FREMONT STREET TO WOODBRIDGE ROAD <br />
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:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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 <br />
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• 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.<br />
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Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-120 FROM I-5 TO SR-99 IN MANTECA <br />
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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:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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<br />
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• 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.<br />
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Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*I-205 FROM 11TH STREET TO JUST WEST OF THE TOM PAINE SLOUGH <br />
Caltrans will construct auxiliary lanes and install a changeable message sign on I-205. Work will occur as follows:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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<br />
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• 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.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-99 FROM SR-219 IN STANISLAUS COUNTY TO MILGEO AVENUE IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY <br />
Caltrans will construct a median barrier and pave on SR-99 from SR-219 to Milgeo Avenue. Work will occur as follows:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.<br />
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Motorists should expect 25 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-30336676233186012102011-08-05T13:34:00.000-07:002011-08-05T13:34:06.198-07:00STATE ROUTE 108 FROM MONO ROAD TO COW CREEK ROAD IN TUOLUMNE COUNTYTuolumne County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Mono Road to Cow Creek Road.<br />
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Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.<br />
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Crews will pave the roadway in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.<br />
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###Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-52853900530417196822011-08-05T13:31:00.000-07:002011-08-05T13:31:55.813-07:00Merced County Roadwork 8/7/2011 - 8/13/2011*NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 (I-5) AT THE JUNCTION OF STATE ROUTE 165 (SR-165)<br />
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound off-ramp on I-5 to the junction of SR-165/Mercy Spring. <br />
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Work will occur on Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br />
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Crews will pave the road in this location.<br />
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*SR-33 FROM THE DELTA MENDOTA CANAL TO MISSION D’ORO <br />
Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control on SR-33 from the Delta Mendota Canal to Mission D’Oro. <br />
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Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br />
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Crews will grind and dig out the road in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-33 FROM PLAZA ROAD TO THE SR-140/SULLIVAN ROAD JUNCTION<br />
Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control on SR-33 from Plaza Road to the SR-140/Sullivan Road junction. <br />
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Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br />
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Crews will pave the road in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-99 IN MERCED COUNTY <br />
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Caltrans will close various on and off-ramps on SR-99, as follows:<br />
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• 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.<br />
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• 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.<br />
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• 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.<br />
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• 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.<br />
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• 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.<br />
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Crews will landscape the area in these locations.<br />
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Motorists should expect 5 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-140 FROM THE JUNCTION OF I-5 TO THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER<br />
Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control on SR-140 from the junction of I-5 to the San Joaquin River.<br />
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Work will begin on Monday, August 8, 2011, through Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.<br />
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Crews will pave the road in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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*SR-165 FROM THE JUNCTION OF I-5<br />
Caltrans will close the off-ramp on SR-165 at the junction of I-5. <br />
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Work will occur Friday, August 12, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.<br />
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Crews will pave the road in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-7037897037817293502011-07-11T14:27:00.000-07:002011-07-11T14:27:23.992-07:00Slow Down or Move Over. It's the Law!<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3Quapqb7c0U?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-87192521982132147692011-07-11T11:57:00.000-07:002011-07-11T11:57:17.381-07:00Caltrans to Motorists: When You See Flashing Lights, Move Over to Protect Highway Workers and CHP OfficersCalifornia Department of TransportationDate: July 11, 2011<br />
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District: Headquarters – Sacramento <br />
Contact: Tamie McGowen <br />
Phone: (916) 657-5060 <br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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“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.” <br />
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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. <br />
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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. <br />
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“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.”<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-75774562826719325202011-05-27T12:04:00.000-07:002011-05-27T12:04:07.078-07:00EBBETTS PASS (STATE ROUTE 4) AND SONORA PASS (STATE ROUTE 108) OPENAlpine 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. <br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).<br />
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###Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-55703762210886955772011-04-29T14:18:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:18:05.555-07:00SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 FROM STATE ROUTE 219/KIERNAN AVENUE TO HAMMETT ROAD IN STANISLAUS COUNTYStanislaus 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. <br />
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Work will occur beginning Monday, May 2, 2011, through Wednesday, May 4, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.<br />
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Crews will remove debris in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 20 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-1122797573209789512011-04-29T14:16:00.001-07:002011-04-29T14:16:50.293-07:00NORTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 IN LODILodi - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound off-ramps to Harney Lane and the South Lodi overcrossing from State Route 99. <br />
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Work will begin on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, through Friday, May 6, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. <br />
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Crews will repair the pavement in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 5 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-27573729099867239202011-04-29T14:15:00.001-07:002011-04-29T14:15:20.335-07:00SOUTHBOUND STATE ROUTE 99 AT 16TH STREET IN MERCED COUNTYMerced 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. <br />
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Crews are constructing a bridge in this area.<br />
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Work will begin on Monday, May 2, 2011, through Wednesday, May 4, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-80497104088542128512011-04-29T14:14:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:14:13.986-07:00INTERSTATE 5 FROM HAMMER LANE TO THE SAN JOAQUIN/SACRAMENTO COUNTY LINE IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTYSan 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:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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.; <br />
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• 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<br />
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• 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.<br />
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Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-58466182740018071232011-04-29T14:13:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:13:02.959-07:00FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURE EASTBOUND STATE ROUTE 4 (CROSS-TOWN FREEWAY) FROM STANISLAUS STREET TO CENTER STREET IN STOCKTONStockton - 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.<br />
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Work will occur on Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.<br />
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Crews will replace the overhead signs in this location.<br />
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Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961688963557430686.post-25852447639148866622011-04-29T14:07:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:07:46.904-07:00FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURE STATE ROUTE 4 FROM THE SAN JOAQUIN/CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LINE TO BACON ISLAND ROAD IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTYSan 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:<br />
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• 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.;<br />
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• 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<br />
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• 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.<br />
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The detour for Wednesday night is:<br />
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• Eastbound:<br />
o SR-4 to southbound Tracy Boulevard<br />
o South on Tracy Boulevard to Howard Road<br />
o East on Howard Road to Roberts Road<br />
o North on Roberts Road to SR-4<br />
• Westbound:<br />
o SR-4 to southbound Roberts Road<br />
o South on Roberts Road to Howard Road<br />
o West on Howard Road to Tracy Boulevard<br />
o North on Tracy Boulevard to SR-4<br />
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The detour for Thursday night is:<br />
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• Eastbound:<br />
o SR-4 to Byron Highway<br />
o South on Byron Highway to Grant Line Road<br />
o East on Grant Line Road to Interstate 205 (I-205)<br />
o East on I-205 to Tracy Boulevard<br />
o North on Tracy Boulevard to SR-4<br />
• Westbound:<br />
o SR-4 to Tracy Boulevard<br />
o South on Tracy Boulevard to I-205<br />
o West on I-205 to Grant Line Road exit<br />
o West on Naglee Road to Grant Line Road<br />
o West on Grant Line Road to Byron Highway<br />
o North on Byron Highway to SR-4<br />
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Motorists should expect 40 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.<br />
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This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change based on weather conditions.Caltrans D10 PIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00592218501971037239noreply@blogger.com0