Overnight Closure Scheduled for Butte City Bridge Saturday

 

BUTTE/GLENN COUNTIES — Caltrans has completed the previously scheduled overnight full closures of the Butte City Bridge on State Route 162 (SR 162). However, crews will perform another overnight full closure for installation of the joint assembly across the new bridge deck on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

During the closure, no traffic will be permitted on the bridge. A detour will be in place directing motorists to use State Route 45 (SR 45) to Ord Ferry Road to Aguas Frias Road, which leads back to SR 162. Drivers should be aware that the detour includes single-lane, signal-controlled traffic on the Ord Ferry Road Bridge across Little Chico Creek, with a speed limit of 15 mph. 

Starting Monday evening, traffic will be fully open on the new bridge. There will be no pilot car, no traffic control, and no flagger -- travelers will have unrestricted access across the bridge. However, drivers should be aware that additional traffic control may be in place at times between then and the project's expected completion in 2026 as crews continue work in the area.

The bridge closure is part of a $114 million replacement project that began in 2022. Full construction of the new bridge is expected to be completed by early June, with full project completion, including demolition of the old bridge, anticipated in 2026.The project will improve safety and extend the lifespan of the bridge while enhancing roadway conditions along the corridor. In addition to replacing the aging structure, the project includes upgrades to drainage systems, improved signage and striping, and accessibility enhancements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Caltrans advises motorists to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time and follow posted detour signs.