Friday, April 29, 2011

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.