VP2 Project on State Route 99

 

The Project:

The VP2 project is in Tehama County along State Route (SR) 99, in and near Los Molinos from the Butte County line to the Los Molinos Creek Bridge.

 

Project Benefits:

The purpose of the project is to restore the facility to a state of good repair so that the roadway will be in a condition that requires minimal maintenance.

 

Project Includes:

Restoration of  the roadway with paving and widening, improving the ride quality on State Route (SR) 99 in Tehama County. Work also includes paving driveway and road connections, improving pedestrian facilities and drainage in southern Los Molinos and installing lighting. The project also includes installing and replacing guardrail, installing rail element wall at several fill locations, and census loops and piezos, and upgrading CCTV elements.

Current Project Schedule:

It is estimated the project will take 115 working days. Starting April 27, 2026, there will be 24-hour traffic control through the project limits. Some night work and weekend work will be utilized to expedite the project construction and minimize delays to the traveling public. Expected delays are anticipated to not exceed 15 minutes during construction.

Project Funding Estimates:

Project Cost: $49.1M

 

Contacts:

Project Manager: Javed Iqbal

Public Information Officer: Kurt Villavicencio