http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/roadinfo.htm Recent Press Releases from the California Department of Transportation District 2 en-us http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ctb12012.pdf REDDING – Caltrans has awarded nearly $203 million in grants to improve public transit across California. More than 80 projects will upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, modernize transit stations and create jobs throughout the state.... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ctc012012.pdf Redding – The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $347 million in new funding to 47 projects that will bolster the state’s economy and provide congestion relief for motorists statewide.... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wtinfo012012.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to remind motorists traveling in northern California to be vigilant regarding winter driving and be prepared on the roadways for possible changes in the weather or road conditions.... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wrkantrb.pdf REDDING –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin daytime work on the Sacramento River Bridge and the East Sand Slough Bridge on State Route 36 (Antelope Blvd.) in Red Bluff on Monday, November 14, 2011.... Thu, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/windrivechp.pdf REDDING – Two of California’s traffic safety partners, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Caltrans, are teaming up to drive home an important message to all motorists traveling in the north state this winter: be prepared for upcoming storms.... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/i5sr44open.pdf REDDING –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and highway contractor Tullis, Inc. have completed the bridge and ramp work on the Central Redding Interchange project at the junction of I-5 and State Route 44.... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sr36culinstl.pdf REDDING –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin installation of overflow culverts on State Route 36 near the intersection of SR 36 and US 395 on Monday, November 14, 2011.... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sr3tcrhay.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the communities of Hayfork, Weaverville and Trinity County Regional Transportation Agency (RTPA), will host two public workshops to provide the public an opportunity to discuss the future of State Route 3.... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/reschedclose.pdf REDDING –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and highway contractor Tullis, Inc. have rescheduled closures of the southbound I-5 to eastbound SR 44 ramp and the westbound SR 44 to southbound I-5 ramp in Redding for 10 days beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011 and continuing 24-hours per day until Monday, November 7, 2011 at 6 a.m.... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/pubsr3.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the community of Hayfork and Trinity County Regional Transportation Agency (RTPA), will host a public workshop to provide the public an opportunity to discuss the future of State Route 3.... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/newplan.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Moore to the position of Deputy District Director for Planning and Local Assistance.... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/nixi544close.pdf REDDING – The planned closures of the southbound I-5 to eastbound SR 44 ramp and the westbound SR 44 to southbound I-5 ramp in Redding, scheduled to begin on Friday, October 14, 2011, have been postponed due to inclement weather.... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/i544rampclose.pdf REDDING –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound I-5 to eastbound SR 44 ramp and the westbound SR 44 to southbound I-5 ramp in Redding for 10 days beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 and continuing 24-hours per day until Monday, October 24, 2011 at 6 a.m.... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/i544closure.pdf REDDING – I5 / State Route 44 Ramp Closures.... Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/turbines911.pdf REDDING – The California Highway Patrol and Caltrans will be working with Siemens Energy in the delivery of 102 sections of wind turbines to the Solano County area.... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/tcrsr3etna.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the City of Etna, the City of Fort Jones, and the Siskiyou County Regional Transportation Agency (RTPA), will host a workshop to allow the public an opportunity to discuss the future of State Route 3. Your input will assist Caltrans in developing a Transportation Concept Report (TCR) which will address transportation on SR 3 for the next 20 years.... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/enhancedenforcement.pdf SACRAMENTO – Concerned about a spike in highway worker deaths, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has partnered with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to provide enhanced speed and DUI enforcement in highway construction and maintenance zones across California.... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/1waysr44.pdf Traffic on State Route 44 at the Cow Creek Bridge in Palo Cedro will be under one-way traffic control beginning on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7 p.m. and continuing through the night until Tuesday morning, September 13, 2011 at 7 a.m..... Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/tcrwkshpsr3.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the City of Yreka, the City of Montague, and the Siskiyou County Regional Transportation Agency (RTPA), will host a workshop to allow the public an opportunity to discuss the future of State Route 3.... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/32tehclose.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will close State Route 32 in Tehama County from the Elam Creek Campground to Potato Patch Campground, Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the weeks of September 12, 2011 and September 19, 2011.... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/i5ch811.pdf REDDING – Caltrans today announced it has completed a $16.5 million project that added new lanes for trucks and other slow-moving vehicles on Interstate 5 between Cottonwood and Anderson in Shasta County.... Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sistrafcount.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will be conducting traffic counts at the Interstate 5/State Route 89 interchange in Siskiyou County the week of August 8 - 12, 2011.... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/cmb.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation in District 2 has made available a video explaining the benefits of cable median barrier on its webpage at www.caltrans2.info..... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/825jobs.pdf REDDING – The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $825 million in new funding to 92 highway, transit, and rail projects that will strengthen California’s economy and upgrade the state’s vast transportation system..... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/begin6er.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation has started construction on the South Redding Six Lane project on Interstate 5 between Bonnyview Road and Hilltop Drive..... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/closesr263.pdf The Pioneer Bridge on SR 263 in Siskiyou County near Yreka will be CLOSED FOR APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS, beginning Monday, June 6, 2011..... Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/delaysr70.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation continues to work on several projects on State Route 70 from Lake Oroville to Quincy.... Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/teh172open.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces that State Route 172 in Tehama County is reopened for the season from Mineral to 5.5 miles east of Morgan Summit.... Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wm2011.pdf REDDING – Today, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 held its annual Workers Memorial at the Weaverville Maintenance Station in Weaverville.... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/notrash2011.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will join eleven other Caltrans districts statewide for an all out litter clean up day on Friday, April 22, 2011, coinciding with “Earth Day.”.... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sr99pave.pdf REDDING – Caltrans will begin work Monday, April 4, 2011, on a pavement and bridge rehabilitation project on State Route 99, north of Los Molinos from Tehama-Vina Road to the junction of SR 99 and SR 36 in Red Bluff.... Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ctcalloc311.pdf REDDING – The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $101 million in funding to 90 projects to improve transportation statewide..... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/midbuck.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation will begin construction this spring on the first in a series of projects which will straighten curves and add a truck climbing lane on State Route 299 west of Redding.... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/i544const311.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation will begin four construction projects on Interstate 5 through the Redding area this spring and summer.... Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/bikepedclose.pdf REDDING – Caltrans has started construction on a project in central Redding to improve traffic operations and weaving movements for the southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 44 interchange.... Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/i544const.pdf REDDING – Caltrans has started construction on a project in central Redding to improve traffic operations and weaving movements for the southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) and State Route 44 interchange.... Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/testpost.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Caltrans Recycling Program facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring and promotion of cost effective Departmental recycling projects.... Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ws0111.pdf With the start of construction season comes more opportunities for our local small businesses.... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ctcalloc.pdf SACRAMENTO – 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.... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/us395prk.pdf REDDING – In an effort to enhance safety at an undesignated parking area near the connection of US 395 and SR 36 at Richmond Road, near Susanville, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be installing barricade.... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/teheast.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the City of Redding, will post on Friday, January 21, 2011, "No Right Turn on Red" signs for traffic travelling northbound on East Street at the Tehama Street intersection in Redding, near Shasta Regional Medical Center.... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/prbjoints.pdf REDDING – Caltrans will begin a project to replace five expansion joints on the Pit River Bridge on I-5 north of Redding beginning on January 3, 2011.... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/empccnr.pdf REDDING – Employees at the California Department of Transportation in District 2, Redding, are giving back to the community and worldwide this holiday season.... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/winterprep2010.pdf REDDING – The National Weather Service predicts storms should bring rains to the valleys and foothills, snow to the higher mountains and gusty winds starting today through Wednesday next week.... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/jmbupdate.pdf The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office continues its missing person investigation of Jean Marie Berlinghoff.... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/antup1110.pdf REDDING – Caltrans and contractor Tutor Saliba will continue work on the Antlers Bridge Replacement Project through the winter months.... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/exawards2010.pdf REDDING – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the winners of the 2010 Excellence in Highway Design Awards program.... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wintip2010.pdf REDDING – Two of California's traffic safety partners, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Caltrans, are teaming up to drive home an important message to all motorists traveling in the north state this winter: be prepared for upcoming storms.... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/restclose2010.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following seasonal Safety Roadside Rest Areas will close for winter.... Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/mandone.pdf Redding – Caltrans announced today the completion of a $7.7 million curve realignment project – four months ahead of schedule - that will improve safety on State Route 44 in Shasta County.... Thu, 30 Sept 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/d2dupdate.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2, in participation with the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency and the City of Redding, held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Dana ramp (Hilltop and Dana Drive) and the completion of the Dana to Downtown Project (State Route 44 in Redding) on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.... Wed, 29 Sept 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/d2ddone.pdf REDDING - Caltrans today announced that the Dana to Downtown Project has been completed - nine months ahead of its original timetable.... Tue, 28 Sept 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/eursign.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the City of Redding, is currently installing traffic signals on State Route 299 (Eureka Way) at 11th Street and on State Route 273 at Grange Street in Redding.... Mon, 27 Sept 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/campsign.pdf REDDING – Caltrans reminds all candidates registered in the upcoming election, their representatives and/or campaign personnel and campaign workers for ballot measures, of the policy regarding placement of “Temporary Political Signs” within view of a state highway.... Wed, 22 Sept 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wea299complete.pdf Trinity County – Caltrans today announced it has completed a $560,000 project that will improve safety for motorists and pedestrians on State Route 299 in downtown Weaverville.... Wed, 15 Sept 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sr273rdg.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with City of Anderson, City of Redding, Shasta County Public Works, and Shasta County RTPA, will host a public workshop.... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/us395.pdf MODOC COUNTY - Caltrans today announced the completion of $2.1 million project that used recycled tires to resurface nearly 23 miles of US Route 395 from Alturas to the Lassen/Modoc county line - keeping those tires out of California landfills.... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/manrecycle.pdf SHASTA COUNTY – Work progresses on a $7.7 million curve realignment project on State Route 44 that began in early May.... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sign299.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the City of Redding, is currently installing a traffic signal on State Route 299 (Eureka Way) in Redding at 11th Street.... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/rrxdorris.pdf Union Pacific Railroad crews will perform general maintenance and repairs on the railroad crossing just north of City Hall on US 97.... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/pave299.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will begin an innovative pavement replacement project on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 on State Route 299 in Trinity County near Big Bar.... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/windtransend.pdf REDDING – According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the last of the wind turbine components will be transported to the Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm near Burney by early next week. The final blade and tower sections will be delivered Friday, July 30, and the last nacelle is scheduled for Monday, August 2.... Thu, 29 July 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/36chester.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with Plumas and Lassen Counties will host a public workshop in Chester.... Thu, 29 July 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/lakerest.pdf LAKEHEAD - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the completion of a rehabilitation project at the Lakehead Safety Roadside Rest Area, approximately 30 miles north of Redding on southbound Interstate 5.... Thu, 22 July 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/madwrkshp.pdf The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will host a public workshop in Mad River in cooperation with Humboldt and Trinity Counties.... Wed, 14 July 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wind070710.pdf REDDING – According to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol, over half of the wind turbine components have been successfully transported to the Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm near Burney.... Wed, 7 July 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/trafficshift.pdf REDDING – Beginning Tuesday, July 6, 2010, all northbound traffic on Interstate 5 in the six-lane section through the Red Bluff area will be shifted to the southbound lanes, creating two lanes of travel in each direction, separated by K-rail or concrete barrier.... Thu, 1 July 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/pluarrabridge.pdf Plumas County –Caltrans today announced that construction has begun on a $28.6 million project to build a new Spanish Creek Bridge on State Route 70, improving a vital transportation link in Plumas County.... Mon, 14 June 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/losmcontract.pdf REDDING – Caltrans awarded a construction contract to Ron Hale Construction of Shasta Lake City for a project that will improve safety and diminish the impacts to traffic on State Route 99 (SR-99) in Los Molinos.... Thu, 03 June 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/improve299.pdf Redding – Caltrans today announced construction will begin Monday, June 7, 2010, on a $560,000 project on State Route 299 in downtown Weaverville.... Wed, 02 June 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ctnhillshq.pdf Redding - Caltrans today announced that construction will begin Tuesday, June 1, 2010, on a $24.7 million project that will build new truck climbing lanes on Interstate 5 in Shasta County.... Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/turbines0510.pdf REDDING – Two of California’s traffic safety partners, the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, are teaming up to drive home an important message to all motorists traveling in the north state this summer.... Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/44man.pdf Redding – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announced that construction has started on a $7.7 million curve realignment project that will improve safety on State Route 44 in Shasta County.... Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/polycrete.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the contractor will begin a surface treatment to the new Sacramento River bridge structure on the south side of the Dana to Downtown Project on State Route 44, as well as the Sundial Bridge Drive Overcrossing and Continental Street Undercrossing beginning Tuesday, May 11, 2010.... Thu, 06 May 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/2010signs.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reminds all candidates registered in the upcoming election, their representatives and/or campaign personnel and campaign workers for ballot measures of the policy regarding placement of 'Temporary Political Signs' within view of a state highway.... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/notrashca.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will join eleven other Caltrans districts for an all out litter clean up day on Thursday, April 22, 2010.... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/abclosures.pdf REDDING – Beginning April 19, 2010 depending on weather conditions, vegetation removal and excavations for the new roadway alignment for the Antlers Bridge Project on Interstate 5 north of Redding will begin.... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/zoneaware2010.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 in cooperation with local businesses, City, County, and State departments, will hold a ceremony honoring the men and women who put themselves in harms way maintaining California’s roads and highways, and the first responders to roadway incidences and emergencies.... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sbctdgs.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with the Department of General Services (DGS) is offering a class for small business who are interested in learning how to do business with the State of California by becoming a Certified Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/teh172open.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces that State Route 172 in Tehama County is reopened for the season from Mineral to 5.5 miles east of Morgan Summit. Snow has been removed.... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/barrier.pdf REDDING – Officials with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 are pleased with the performance of the cable median barriers that were installed at two locations on Interstate 5 in the Redding area last year.... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/3rdhatch.pdf REDDING – Whether you're an eagle lover or not, you're probably well aware that the Turtle Bay bald eagle pair laid three eggs in February.... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/restopen2010.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will reopen several seasonal Safety Roadside Rest Areas beginning April 1.... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ttbayalign.pdf REDDING – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will begin work on a curve realignment project of southbound Interstate 5 at Turntable Bay overcrossing in Shasta County.... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/eaglename.pdf REDDING – Whether you're an eagle lover or not, you're probably well aware that the Turtle Bay bald eagle pair laid three eggs in February.... Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/10-031d01nr.pdf Eureka – Caltrans announced that Route 96 in Humboldt County is still closed in both directions 0.4 mile west of the Siskiyou County Line due to a large rock slide.... Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/96slide.pdf Eureka – Caltrans announced that Route 96 in Humboldt County is still closed in both directions 0.4 mile west of the Siskiyou County Line due to a large rock slide.... Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/scprebid.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold a mandatory Pre-Bid meeting for Prime contractors interested in bidding on the Spanish Creek Bridge Replacement Project on State Route 70 in Plumas County.... Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/rbrehab.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 continues work on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project on Interstate 5 near Red Bluff.... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/pluvegrem.pdf PLUMAS COUNTY – Caltrans today announced preliminary work, including vegetation removal, in preparation for a future replacement of the Spanish Creek Bridge on State Route 70 near the community of Keddie.... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/treetrim.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 maintenance crews will begin tree-trimming operations on State Route 273 through Downtown Redding on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/chainsnr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2’s maintenance crews have switched to winter staffing coverage in preparation for the winter weather season.... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-074nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation will host a public event to premiere the new Caltrans Eagle Camera and begin the live webcast of the eagle nest on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Noon at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park Visitor’s Center.... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-072nr.pdf Corning - Today, Caltrans and the Tehama County Transportation Commission held a ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of the South Avenue Interchange Project in Tehama County.... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/gbus.pdf SHASTA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency has implemented the “Northern California Google Transit Feasibility Study” through Redding Area Bus Authority and Trinity Transit.... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/wds.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 advises motorists to prepare for upcoming storms.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/lakeheadrehab.pdf LAKEHEAD - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin a rehabilitation project at the Lakehead Safety Roadside Rest Area, approximately 30 miles north of Redding on Interstate 5, beginning December 1, 2009.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-069nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation has selected three local students to receive the Caltrans District 2 Employee Scholarship.... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/tristimulus.pdf Trinity County - After receiving a $250,000 rural transit grant funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), the Trinity County Department of Transportation today accepted delivery of two brand new 21-passenger buses.... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/moveover.pdf Sacramento – Caltrans wants the public to know about a new law signed by the governor that requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see a Caltrans vehicle flashing warning lights.... Mon, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-068nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Lassen County Transportation Commission, will celebrate the completion of the Town Hill project on State Route 36 in Susanville, Thursday, October 15, 2009.... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-067nr.pdf REDDING –- Pile driving on the south side of the Sacramento River Bridge on State Route 44 in Redding has started, with in-water work being conducted Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 9, 2009 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/restclose09.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following seasonal Safety Roadside Rest Areas will close for winter..... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-065nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation along with the Federal Highway Administration has awarded a contract for the Antlers Bridge Replacement Project to Tutor Perini of Sylmar, CA for $125 million, 43% below the engineer’s estimate.... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-066nr.pdf Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the state has been federally awarded $34 million in transit grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-064nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will remind drivers that workers on the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44 in Redding are not just the crew, but someone’s family.... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-063nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 and Golden State Bridge, the contractor for the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44 in Redding, are near completion of the new Sundial Bridge Drive Overcrossing, at State Route 44 and Park Marina Drive/Sundial Bridge Drive (formerly Auditorium Drive). ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/arra3.pdf LASSEN COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the completion of the third of five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 projects awarded to the District.... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/sbi.pdf REDDING - Shasta County's Smart Business Resource Center, along with other Workforce Development Centers in surrounding couties, have been working with local businesses and government agencies, including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to assist with job training internships for dislocated workers.... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/2ndarra.pdf TEHAMA - PLUMAS COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the completion the second of five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 projects awarded to the District.... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-062nr.pdf REDDING – Beginning Monday, September 21, 2009, at 7 a.m. the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 and contractor Knife River Construction of Chico, will close the Northbound on-ramp to I-5 at South Avenue, 24 hours a day for 8 to 10 days to complete construction of the new on-ramp and remove the old on-ramp.... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/lakehead.pdf LAKEHEAD - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold a mandatory Pre-Bid meeting for Prime contractors interested in bidding on the Lakehead Rest Area upgrade and remodel.... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/correctsolar.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently announced plans to install $20 million in new solar energy systems at 70 facilities throughout the state, providing California taxpayers an estimated $52.5 million in avoided energy costs over 25 years.... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/davisrest.pdf PORTOLA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will begin a complete demolition and rebuild of the L.T. Davis Safety Roadside Rest Area on State Route 70, in Plumas County near Portola. ... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/arra83109.pdf PLUMAS COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the completion of the State Route 36 Cold In-Place Recycle Pavement Project near Lake Almanor.... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-060nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following ramp and roadway closures on the Dana to Downtown Project in Redding on State Route 44.... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/saferte.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently announced the awarding of $48.5 million in grants, for 106 statewide Safe Routes to School projects to provide improved opportunities for children in grades K-12 to walk or bicycle to and from school.... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/081909nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the cable median barrier project on Interstate 5 in Anderson and Redding is well under way.... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-058nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 has completed a construction project to install flashing beacons on State Route 36 near the Antelope Elementary School in Red Bluff.... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-058nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 has completed a construction project to install flashing beacons on State Route 36 near the Antelope Elementary School in Red Bluff.... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-057nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 has started work on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project on Interstate 5 near Red Bluff.... Thu, 30 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-055nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues work on the State Route 299 Safety Projects between Redding and Eureka. Changes to traffic control and types of construction activity are anticipated at three locations this week.... Thu, 23 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-056nr.pdf REDDING – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 has begun work on two projects on State Route 36 in Lassen and Plumas Counties.... Tue, 21 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-052nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will begin pavement work on State Route 299 near McArthur on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. The work begins near Sierra Center Drive and continues to east of County Road 407.... Wed, 15 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/ShastaRiverBridges.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 began work on a seismic retrofit of the northbound and southbound Shasta River Bridges in Siskiyou County just south of Edgewood on Interstate 5, in late June.... Thu, 02 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-050nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will hold a public open house to discuss the Corning South Avenue Improvement Project on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Corning City Hall, 794 Third Street.... Thu, 02 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-048nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the temporary full closure of the westbound offramp to Sundial Bridge Drive on State Route 44 in Redding. The ramp will close beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009 until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009.... Thu, 02 July 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-045nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces complete closure of the Sundial Bridge Drive (Auditorium Drive) overcrossing on State Route 44 in Redding from 10 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009.... Thu, 25 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-040nr.pdf REDDING – Beginning June 27, 2009 and running through July 13, 2009, the California Department of Transportation in conjunction with the California Center for Innovative Transportation (CCIT) will test an experimental traffic monitoring system on the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44 in Redding.... Wed, 24 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-046nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 constantly looks at new technologies and more efficient ways to keep the public informed about transportation projects and potential traffic delays.... Tue, 23 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-043nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 and UC Berkeley Partners for Advance Transit and Highways will begin installation of an advance animal detection warning system and evaluation of the effectiveness of the system.... Fri, 19 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-044nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 had reported a closure of the eastbound number two lane (slow lane) on State Route 44 over the Sacramento River for Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in order to complete removal of a temporary retaining wall structure on the new bridge.... Fri, 19 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/SR99tcr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the Tehama County Transportation Commission will be presenting the Draft State Route 99 Transportation Concept Report at various agency meetings.... Fri, 19 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-041nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the closure of the eastbound number two lane (slow lane) on State Route 44 in Redding on the new bridge structure over the Sacramento River. The lane will be closed between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in order to complete removal of a temporary retaining wall structure on the new bridge.... Thu, 18 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-039nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 continues to monitor the bald eagle nest, located adjacent to the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44 in Redding. The public feed to the internet remains unavailable however Caltrans biologists and a consultant continue to monitor the birds.... Mon, 15 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-036nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces complete closure of the Sundial Bridge (Auditorium Drive) overcrossing on State Route 44 in Redding from 10 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 to 6 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009 and possibly 10 p.m. Friday June 12, 2009 to 6 a.m..... Tue, 2 June 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-035nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold several public informational open house meetings to discuss highway safety projects in construction this summer on State Route 299 West (Redding to Eureka)..... Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-034nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces complete closure of State Route 44 in Redding (Dana to Downtown Project) between East Street and Park Marina/Auditorium Drive on Monday, June 1, 2009 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and Tuesday June 2, 2009 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Lanes in both directions will have detours clearly marked.... Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-033nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will hold a public open house on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shasta County Library to discuss highway safety projects being constructed this summer on State Route 299 West (Redding to Eureka). Caltrans staff will be available to discuss the projects and their many benefits, the impact to travelers and the efforts being made to keep the community informed on the progress of construction.... Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-031nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will hold a public open house on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shasta County Library to discuss delays this summer on State Route 299 West (Redding to Eureka) due to numerous construction and maintenance projects. Project engineers, maintenance personnel and traffic handling specialists will be available to discuss the projects and the projected delays.... Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-030nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 has started work on a median barrier safety project on Interstate 5 in Shasta County. Cable median barrier will be installed in two locations, enhancing safety and reducing cross over crashes.... Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-029nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces that beginning Monday, May 18, 2009, the contractor will begin operations to shift traffic on State Route 44 in Redding to the new bridge over the Sacramento River. By Wednesday morning, May 20th, all traffic will travel on the new bridge.... Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-022nr.pdf REDDING – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Lassen County Transportation Commission continues work on a shoulder widening project on westbound State Route (SR) 36 in the Town Hill area near the west end of Susanville.... Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-028nr.pdf LOS MOLINOS- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the Tehama County Transportation Commission will host a public workshop on Monday, May 18, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the cafeteria at Lassen View School, 10818 Hwy 99 E, Los Molinos, CA 96055. The purpose of the event is to announce to community members that a draft of the State Route 99 Transportation Concept Report will be available on for review and comment. The report evaluates potential future conditions and management options for the route.... Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-024nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 and the California Highway Patrol will join eleven other Caltrans districts for an all out litter clean-up and enforcement day on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.... Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-026nr.pdf CALIFORNIA - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that over $1 billion in Recovery Act funding has now been obligated to 80 transportation infrastructure projects statewide.... Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-021nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the NorCal Bicycle Partnership will sponsor a series of bicycling events May 11-15, 2009. The week is part of the California Bike Commute, a project of the California Bicycle Coalition a non-profit organization that advocates increased bicycle use, access, safety, and education, by promoting the bicycle as an everyday means of transportation and recreation. ... Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-023nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following ramp closures on the Dana to Downtown Project on State Route 44 (SR) next week.... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-019nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 advises motorists of a lane closure on Hilltop Drive at Dana Drive on Monday and Tuesday evening April 20 and 21 from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., while crews perform re-striping.... Tue, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-018nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following full closures of eastbound State Route 44 between East Street and the Park Marina Drive exit.... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-016nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will reopen the following seasonal Safety Roadside Rest Areas beginning April 1.... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-015nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 advises motorists of the following full closures of westbound SR 44, under the Sundial Bridge overcrossing.... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-014nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following full closures of eastbound SR 44, Park Marina/Sundial Bridge off ramp.... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-013nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation announced that beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2009 the contractor will be placing “Rock Slope Protection” along eastbound State Route 44 from the eastbound Park Marina Drive exit to the Sacramento River Bridge. THIS WORK WILL BE COMPLETED AT NIGHT. Residents and motorists will notice increased work activity and increased noise.... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-011nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)District 2 will receive Federal Economic Stimulus funds for five local projects. This district received approximately $43 million in stimulus funds.... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-012nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Lassen County Transportation Commission, announced selection of Manning Construction of Redding as the company which will construct a shoulder widening project on westbound State Route (SR) 36 in the Town Hill area near the west end of Susanville.... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-010nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)in cooperation with Shasta, Lassen, and Modoc Counties, will host three public workshops. The purpose of these events is to provide the public the opportunity to discuss the future of State Route 299. This input will assist Caltrans in developing a long-range planning document for the route called a Transportation Concept Report. The Transportation Concept Report is a plan that will address the next 20 years.... Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-009nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)District 2 will perform blasting on the storm damaged/slide repair project 16 miles south of Happy Camp.... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-008nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)advises motorists of an upcoming closure of the eastbound number 2 lane on State Route 44 at the Dana to Downtown Project.... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-006nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)in cooperation with the Tehama County Transportation Commission will host a public workshop on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Lassen View School, 10818 Hwy 99 E, Los Molinos, CA 96055. The purpose of the event is to provide the public the opportunity to discuss future of State Route 99 in Tehama County.... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-005nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 and the contractor for the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44 in Redding will close the eastbound offramp to Park Marina Drive on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for placement of structural concrete at the Sundial Bridge Drive overcrossing. This closure will provide the safest operation for both motorists and construction personnel.... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-004nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reminds motorists of the new law regarding violence against highway workers.... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-001anr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 reports, contractors will begin the first major concrete pour of the new bridge at the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44, Thursday February 5, beginning 6 a.m..... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/09-001nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 reports, contractors will begin the first major concrete pour of the new bridge at the Dana to Downtown project on State Route 44, Thursday February 5, beginning 6 a.m.... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-065nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 reminds motorists, effective January 1, 2009 a new law bans writing, sending or reading a text-based communication while driving motor vehicles in the State of California.... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-061nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Turtle Bay Exploration Park have installed a video camera in the bald eagle nest tree near the Dana to Downtown project to observe the birds during the nesting season. The nest camera will supply live streaming video from the nest to the internet.... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-063nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2's maintenance crews gearing up for winter staffing coverage in preparation of the storm season.... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-062nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will close the eastbound off ramp to Park Marina Drive and Auditorium Drive (Sundial Bridge Drive) November 24 and 25, 2008 between 6AM and 4PM. The closure is necessary to drive sheet pile (steel retaining walls) in preparation for the construction of the new overcrossing at Auditorium Drive.... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-059nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will close the eastbound off ramp to Park Marina Drive and Auditorium Drive (Sundial Bridge Drive) on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 between 6AM and 4PM. The closure is necessary to drive sheet pile (steel retaining walls) in preparation for the construction of the new overcrossing at Auditorium Drive.... Wec, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-060nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 reports a small amount of hydraulic fluid was releases into the Sacramento River this morning at the Dana to Downtown project.... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-058nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the eastbound off ramp to Auditorium Drive (Sun Dial Bridge Drive) on Thursday, November 6, 2008 between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure is necessary to drive sheet pile (steel retaining walls) in preparation for the construction of the new overcrossing at Auditorium Drive.... Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-057nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have one-way traffic control in place at four different locations on State Route 70 next week. From October 20 -24, 2008 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. fire repair and construction work will be conducted from 2 miles east of Big Bend Road to 3 miles west of Belden. Motorists should anticipate a 30-minute delay through the area.... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-056nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have one-way traffic control in place at four different locations on State Route 70 next week. From October 20 -24, 2008 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. fire repair and construction work will be conducted from 2 miles east of Big Bend Road to 3 miles west of Belden. Motorists should anticipate a 30-minute delay through the area.... Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-054nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin drilling operations on the North Market Street Bridge to investigate subsurface bedrock possible scour, or erosion. The southbound outside lane (number 2 lane) will be closed from October 20 – 30, 2008 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Drilling operations may resume the week of November 1, 2008 if necessary.... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-052nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for the Buckhorn Grade Improvement Project. Caltrans proposes to realign an approximate 7 mile segment of State Route 299 in Shasta County. The Draft EIR/EA will be available for review next week at the following Public Open Houses.... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-046nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Lassen County Department of Public Works, announced selection of Manning Construction of Redding as the company which will construct a shoulder widening project on westbound State Route (SR) 36 in the Town Hill area near Susanville. The $4.5 million project to add paved shoulders on the westbound side of SR 36 from near Lassen County Route A1 to Susanville will provide adequate shoulder width for cyclists and the traveling public.... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-053nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the City of Weed will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Downtown Weed Rehab Project on US Route 97 and State Route (SR) 265. The event will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2008 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of US 97 and SR 265.... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-052nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for the Buckhorn Grade Improvement Project. Caltrans proposes to realign an approximate 7 mile segment of State Route 299 in Shasta County. The Draft EIR/EA will be available for review next week at the following Public Open Houses.... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-050nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route (SR) 70, from Jarbo Gap in Butte County to the Greenville Wye at the junction of SR 89 in Plumas County.... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-051nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 announces the following seasonal Safety Roadside Rest Areas will close for winter.... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-043nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Game will begin installation of video camera equipment at the Dana to Downtown project, near the Bald Eagle nest. The equipment will assist in the required nest monitoring during project construction.... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-049nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Will Kempton announced the appointment of John Bulinski as the new District 2 Director effective October 1. Bulinski, with 19 years of State service, brings broad knowledge and experience in transportation design, construction, project management and highway maintenance to his new assignment.... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-047nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises motorists to prepare for minor delays for pavement and/or shoulder work at three locations between Redding and Burney.... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-044nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol, will increase enforcement on State Route (SR) 44 in Redding through the Dana to Downtown project construction zone near Turtle Bay. Speed limits in the area have been reduced to 45 mph in an effort to increase safety for motorists and workers.... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-045nr.pdf REDDING - Caltrans has expanded its innovative and educational “Slow for the Cone Zone” efforts with a “Street Skills” campaign by encouraging new drivers to visit SlowForTheConeZone.com where they can learn about safe driving behaviors, watch online safety videos and take a safety quiz that will qualify them for a sweepstakes.... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-042nr.pdf REDDING - Percussive pile driving on the north side of the Sacramento River Bridge on State Route 44 in Redding has started with in –water work being conducted Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This work is necessary in order to build a temporary work trestle and complete the demolition of the existing bridge.... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-041nr.pdf REDDING - A mile-long section of State Route (SR) 263 in Siskiyou County will be CLOSED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS, beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2008 between the junction of SR 263/SR 96 and Hudson Road. The closure is necessary to facilitate the partial removal and replacement of the Klamath River Bridge deck. The closure will shorten the construction duration from 60 days to 30 days and provide safer conditions for motorists... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-039nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 has recently constructed a microwave reflector for its closed circuit television network (Traffic Cameras). Located on Interstate 5 north of Redding, just south of the Fawndale overcrossing, stands what looks like a "billboard" on the hillside. This is actually a microwave reflector or "passive repeater" as it is known in radio circles... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-040nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation has completed five safety projects on the two-lane portion of State Route (SR) 44 in Shasta County since 1999. Two of those projects were constructed more than five years ago and show an 80 percent reduction in accidents... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/pdf/08-037nr.pdf REDDING - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 will begin 24-hour traffic control on State Route 89, just north of the Shasta/Siskiyou county line at Dead Horse Summit. Pilot cars and flaggers will perform one-way traffic control beginning Monday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. ... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST