Work on removing the vegetation in the median and from Shasta Regional Medical Center to Auditorium Drive will continue around the clock, Monday through Saturday morning. Once the area is cleared on the eastbound side of the highway work installation of concrete retaining wall will begin.

Earthwork continues on either side of the highway and increased construction activities will continue at night as more visible and larger scale work will continue on SR 44 through out the project limits. Concrete barrier (k-rail) has been placed on the highway as well as on Continental Street, below the highway, to provide safe passage through the construction zone. Occasional detours and lane or ramp closures will be necessary during the day and during night hours. This first stage of work involves filling in the gap between the two bridges in preparation for demolition of the north side of the structure.

Temporary access roads have been constructed for use by the contractor for moving of equipment and supplies. Motorists are ask to use caution in the area and watch for trucks, delivering equipment and materials, entering and exiting SR 44 just east of the bridge and on the off-ramp to southbound Interstate 5.