Long Delays on SR 299 near Junction City Planned This Thursday (August 13)

Expect delays on Hwy 299 near Junction City in Trinity County. [Photo provided by Caltrans]

Helicopter operations for the installation of mesh drapery are currently planned on State Route 299 near Junction City (Trinity County) for this Thursday, August 13.

Between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on August 13, motorists can anticipate up to 75-minute delays in the area. This work and scheduling is subject to change at any time. Operations are also planned at the project site near Burnt Ranch on this date, with up to 20-minute delays between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The work is a portion of the current Burnt Junction Drapery Project on SR 299 near Burnt Ranch and Junction City. The project is currently expected to be done by November.

In general, motorists can anticipate up to 20-minute delays, Mondays-Fridays between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at both locations. Longer delays for helicopter, crane, blasting, and scaling operations are anticipated for short windows during the project.

Plan ahead for long delays if you must travel in the area this Thursday during the aforementioned hours. Motorists are advised to carry water, snacks, a cell phone, and have a full tank of gas prior to traveling into the project area.

Please contact the District 2 Public Information Office at 530-225-3426 or [email protected] with questions. Updated project information can also be found on our Facebook and Twitter pages.