In response to the state’s declared emergency for COVID-19, Caltrans is launching a statewide educational campaign on the state’s highways, urging all Californians to be more diligent about containing the spread of the virus. Beginning tomorrow, California’s more than 700… Continue Reading
Photo by Kim Giseok on Unsplash The winter season is upon us, and the snowy and rainy conditions can make for challenging travel as family, friends, food and festive occasions pull Californians all over the state. “As winter settles in, Californians will… Continue Reading
In the event of a power outage, traffic signals may convert to a flashing red light or lose power and go dark, and street lights could turn off. Motorists should treat flashing red signal lights as an all-way stop and… Continue Reading
Photo by Suzan Jantz As the North State digs out and turns the lights back out, prepare for more winter weather! UPDATE 3:10 PM The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Services continue to monitor events unfolding… Continue Reading
Caltrans will repave eight lane miles of State Route 299 from east of Little French Creek to east of Manzanita Creek Bridge near the community of Big Bar in Trinity County, due to the funds from Senate Bill 1 (SB… Continue Reading
Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife on roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs September 18-24. “Drivers can improve their own safety by simply slowing down and… Continue Reading
Highway 395 runs along California’s eastern side—a backbone highway figuratively—and a lonely one, too. Not as lonely as Nevada’s Highway 50—the so-called “Loneliest Road in America,” but Highway 395 travels a route through country that is high desert and scrub,… Continue Reading
In this Caltrans News Flash, we learn how State agencies are preparing Californians for the severe weather El Niño is expected to bring. Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, and the Office of Traffic Safety want the public to be alert… Continue Reading
Officials at Caltrans suspended work on the Capstone project at Buckhorn Summit on State Route 299 West on Monday, August 3 in an effort to help quickly move fire equipment to the complex of fires in and around Trinity County. Caltrans has… Continue Reading
“The scenic drive through Lassen Volcanic National Park has been transformed by the recent storms to a scenic winter trail,” announced Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz. During this time of year, frequent winter storms blanket the main park road with… Continue Reading
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