Crews on a crane working on 299 [Photo from Caltrans]
Press release from Caltrans:
Helicopter operations for the installation of mesh drapery planned on State Route 299 near Junction City (Trinity County) for this Thursday, August 13 have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Crane operations for installation of mesh drapery are currently planned on State Route 299 near Burnt Ranch for August 19, 20, and 21 (Wednesday – Friday next week).
Between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on August 19, 20, and 21, motorists can anticipate up to 50-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 Junction City 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 longer delays if you must travel in the area next week during the aforementioned dates and 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
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