Caltrans District 2

UPDATE 4:15 P.M.: The #2 lane of southbound I-5 is now OPEN, just south of Cottonwood, following a closure due to the . The #3 lane will remain CLOSED for fire personnel.

TRAFFIC ALERT: The #2 & #3 lanes of southbound I-5 are CLOSED, just south of Cottonwood, due to the . If you're traveling in the area, please slow down and pay attention when driving around our crews, fire personnel, and law enforcement.

More information about the Scales Fire can be found here: https://share.watchduty.org/i/27632

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Our thoughts are with Alexander's family and all of those in Caltrans Orange County District 12 🧡

Caltrans is mourning the death of Alexander Rodish, a Caltrans Orange County District 12 roadway maintenance employee who was killed while working near Avenida Palizada on Interstate 5 in San Clemente. More information: https://bit.ly/3YeAYBU

Alexander began at Caltrans in 2021 and was an equipment operator II at the San Juan Capistrano maintenance yard. He is survived by two adult children, a sister, and a brother.

“Caltrans mourns the loss of one of our own today. Alexander was a dedicated maintenance employee who was working to make our roads safer. Our thoughts and support go out to his family, friends and colleagues.” Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director

𝟕/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀.𝐌.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟖𝟗 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍, from County Road A-15 to Calpine, following a closure due to the .

Some navigation websites are showing State Route 70 as being closed but at this time, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟕𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍. For the most up-to-date roadway information, please use QuickMap.dot.ca.gov

For more information about the Gold Complex, including evacuation and shelter information, please check the Plumas County Sheriff's Office, Plumas County Office of Emergency Services, or U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest pages.

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📸: Watch Duty

𝟕/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀.𝐌.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟖𝟗 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍, from County Road A-15 to Calpine, following a closure due to the .

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State Route 89 remains CLOSED, from County Road A-15 to Calpine, due to the . There is no estimated time on when the roadway will be reopened.

For more information about the Mill Fire, please visit the Plumas County Sheriff's Office or Plumas County Office of Emergency Services pages.

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📸: Josh Dixon, Quincy Maintenance Superintendent

Caltrans HQ Caltrans District 3 Sierra County Sheriff's Office CHP - Quincy U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝟕/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀.𝐌.: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟖𝟗 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍, from County Road A-15 to Calpine, following a closure due to the .

TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 89 is CLOSED, southbound at County Road A15 and northbound at Calpine, due to the .

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FINAL 11:46 A.M.: State Route 96 is now clear, approximately 9 miles west of Gottsville, following vehicle recovery.

UPDATE 10:51 A.M.: One way traffic control is in place on State Route 96, approximately 9 miles west of Gottsville, for vehicle recovery.

TRAFFIC ALERT: The eastbound lane of State Route 96 is currently closed, approximately 9 miles west of Gottsville, for vehicle recovery.

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FINAL 5:30 P.M.: State Route 299 is now OPEN, approximately 3 miles east of Douglas City, following a closure for the .

UPDATE 3:40 P.M.: One way traffic control is in place on State Route 299, approximately 3 miles east of Douglas City, due to the .

TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 299 is currently CLOSED, approximately 3 miles east of Douglas City, due to the .

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Caltrans District 1

FINAL: All lanes are open on Northbound Interstate 5 just south of the O'Brien off ramp following a big recovery.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorists traveling northbound on Interstate 5 should be aware that traffic is currently moving slow, due to operations to remove a big rig following a traffic collision, just south of the O'Brien off-ramp (Shasta County)

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A-13 AT ROUTE 36 PROJECT UPDATE: Progress is being made on the A-13 at State Route 36 Safety Project near Chester, just east of Bailey Creek Bridge. The safety project includes the construction of a traffic circle, which includes removing existing asphalt, performing earthwork cuts, placing asphalt concrete structural sections in the circulatory roadway and approach legs, and adding concrete curbing for the roundabout and approach legs.

From Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25, motorists should be prepared for 24/7 traffic control with up to 20-minute delays within the project limits. Motorists should adhere to the posted signage and speed limits when navigating the intersection.

The construction of this project, with includes 85 working days, is expected to be completed by the end of September.

PROJECT ADVISORY: Work has begun on the Horse Creek Bridge Replacement project on State Route 96 in Siskiyou County! This project will replace the Klamath River Bridge near Horse Creek on a new highway alignment, addressing current soil erosion around the bridge foundations and increasing vertical and horizontal clearance for trucks and freight haulers moving goods through the area. The new design will also feature larger eight-foot shoulders and a bicycle railing, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. Worker safety will also be improved by significantly reducing or eliminating the need for crews to scale the steep structure to fix damage caused when larger trucks or their freight loads impact the overhead bridge truss.

Early work on the project, which began last week, includes vegetation removal, abutment work, fencing, and erosion control. Slope excavation for the new alignment, which will include rock blasting operations, is planned to begin in August. Motorists should be prepared for one-way traffic control with up to 6-minute delays Monday through Friday during daytime hours. On days when blasting operations are taking place, motorists should plan for up to 30-minute delays.

This multi-year project is planned for completion in late 2025 and will go into suspension during the winter months.

PROJECT ADVISORY: Caltrans District 2 will begin work on the Steel Buck Chip Project on State Route 299 in Trinity County on Monday, July 29. The project will take place near Douglas City, from Steel Bridge Road to 1.5 miles west of the Grass Valley Creek Bridge AND near Buckhorn Summit, from 2.5 miles east of Trinity Dam Boulevard to the Shasta/Trinity County line.

Motorists will encounter one-way traffic control with up to 15-minute delays Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The project is planned to be completed by the end of August.

RURAL TRANSIT DAY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Caltrans HQ are proud to celebrate ! Rural transit was established by the Federal Transit Administration in 1979, and Rural Transit Day was created in 2019 to appreciate the unique needs of rural passengers and celebrate the hardworking transit agencies that meet their travel needs like Redding Area Bus Authority and their Burney to Redding route. Safety Sam recently went and checked out the Burney Express and said it's a nice and cool way to get to Burney!

FINAL 2:12 P.M.: Traffic is returning to normal on northbound Interstate 5, just south of Gilman Road, following a big rig rollover.

UPDATE 10:27 A.M.: The #1 northbound lane of Interstate 5 is now open with the #2 lane closed, just south of Gilman Road, due to a big rig rollover.

UPDATE 6:49 A.M.: The #1 northbound lane of Interstate 5 is closed, just south of Gilman Road, due to a big rig rollover.

TRAFFIC ALERT: All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 are blocked, just south of Gilman Road, due to a big rig rollover.

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WE'RE HIRING!

🦺Position: Caltrans Electrical Supervisor
💵Salary: $5,932 - $7,368 per month
📍Location: Redding, Shasta County
⏰Final Filing Date: 7/18/2024

More: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=439145

UPDATE/REMINDER - Sunday 07/14/2024 - 2:32 p.m. - State Route 3 in Siskiyou Co. is OPEN between Etna and Fort Jones. Watch for fire personnel and wildlife on the roadway. Take alternate routes if possible and be prepared for road closures at any time due to the Shelly Fire.

Join us for this episode of CT Talks and help us honor these Caltrans Heroes.

CT Talks Episode 11: Caltrans Heroes
📌 Thursday, July 30 • noon
Meet the Governor’s Medal of Valor Award recipient Geoffrey Clute, Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, who was awarded the Gold Medal of Valor. Hear about his experience and learn more about how it has impacted his life.

▶️Register now:
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FINAL - State Route 273 just south of Happy Valley Rd. in Anderson is OPEN following a solo vehicle traffic collision.

UPDATE: Northbound Shasta State Route 273 - northbound slow lane is blocked at Happy Valley Road with traffic control in effect at Midway Market due to solo vehicle traffic collision.

ALERT: Northbound Shasta State Route 273 - Both northbound lanes are blocked at Happy Valley Road due to solo vehicle traffic collision.

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR POSITION...

Interested in working for Caltrans in Northern California? Have a background in electrical work? Caltrans District 2 is in search of an Electrical Supervisor in our Maintenance Division. A Training and Development Assignment may be considered.

Click on the following links for more information:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=439145

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FINAL: State Route 3 is now OPEN following a closure due to the .

TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 3 is currently CLOSED, from Greenview to Etna, due to the .

For information about the Shelly Fire, please check the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit, or
U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest pages.

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FINAL 9:52 P.M.: State Route 299 is now open following one way traffic control operations at Pit 1 Grade due to a vegetation fire.

TRAFFIC ALERT: One way traffic control is in effect on State Route 299, at Pit 1 Grade, due to a vegetation fire.

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📢 Caltrans awards $51.4M for Sustainable Transportation Projects to strengthen California’s climate resilience. 94% will benefit disadvantaged communities.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3RWzRTK


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SUMMER DRIVING TIPS: As hot temperatures continue and more people hit the roadways, Caltrans District 2 would like to remind motorists of these summer driving tips!

FINAL: Road is OPEN.

ALERT: Southbound SHASTA I-5 - Both lanes BLOCKED approximately 4 miles just south of La Moine due to overturned vehicle.

HEADS UP: The Lakehead Safety Roadside Rest Area on southbound Interstate 5, north of Lakehead (Shasta County), is planned to close on July 10th for a sewage project and PG&E work. The rest area is currently anticipated to reopen on August 1st. Please plan accordingly for travel in the area. Current rest area availability for the state can be found on QuickMap: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

PROJECT ADVISORY: Work will begin on Monday, July 8 on the Deer Creek Overlay Project, located on State Route 32 in Tehama County. The project will be from 0.5 miles west of Slate Creek Bridge to the junction with State Route 36.

Motorists will encounter one-way traffic control with up to 15-minute delays Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The project is expected to be completed by the end of August.

Highway 299 is open in both directions west of Deschutes. Thank you for your patience as we worked diligently to get the road open during this extreme heat. There is still emergency vehicles working in the area, please proceed with caution. CHP - Northern Division