Major Roadwork Scheduled Friday, December 26 through Thursday, January 1
Press release from Caltrans District 1:
The following scheduled roadwork has been verified at the time of release. Please keep in mind work is weather permitting and subject to change. For updates to this list, visit: QuickMap at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov, check the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at https://roads.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623). For information pertaining to emergency roadwork, check QuickMap and the CHIN. For media updates, please contact the appropriate Public Information Officer listed above.
Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Wednesday, Dec. 31, through Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Years holiday. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.
Del Norte County
U.S. 101 (35.8–36.5) – Dr. Fine Bridge Replacement Project in the Smith River area continues weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA
Route 197 (PM 4.5) – Utility work near Ruby Van Deventer County Park Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control in effect. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C197AA
Humboldt County
Route 36 (PM 4.1–4.6) – Construction upgrades near Carlotta continue. Expect 15-minute delays weekdays. LC#C36IA
Route 36 (PM 8.2) – Tree work near Corbett Ranch Lane Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA
Route 36 (PM 10.1–10.5) – Tree work between Church Lane and Riverside Park Road Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA
Route 36 (PM 15.7–16.3) – Slide response west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park continues. One-way traffic control with delays of up to 15 minutes. LC#T36HA
Route 36 (PM 19.6) – Emergency work west of Maple Grove continues. One-way traffic control. Expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C36JA
Route 36 (PM 25.3–34.5) – Bridge work between Little Larabee Creek Bridge and Butte Creek Bridge 4-116. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (PM 34.5) – Bridge work at Butte Creek Bridge 4-116 with one-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C36UA
U.S. 101 (PM 82.7) – Work north of Eureka near Indianola Cutoff. Access to southbound U.S. 101 from Indianola Cutoff remains closed. Use alternate routes. Expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101FD
U.S. 101 (PM 120.5–122) – Striping operations near Orick between Hiltons Road and Bald Hills Road Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control. LC#C101UC
Route 254 (PM 18.8) – Slide removal work north of Weott continues. One-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254AA
Route 254 (PM 41.1–43.4) – Full closure between Holmes Flat Road and Barkdull Road for emergency work. Use U.S. 101 as a detour. LC#T254AA
Route 255 (PM 0.1–0.7) – Utility work Sunday night into Monday morning between 3rd Street and Middle Channel Bridge 4-229. One-way traffic control. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA
Route 255 (PM 0.5–1.2) – Utility work Monday night into Tuesday morning between Eureka Channel Bridge 4-230 and Tuluwat Island. One-way traffic control. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA
Route 255 (PM 1.2–2.0) – Utility work Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Tuluwat Island and New Navy Base Road. One-way traffic control. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA
Route 299 (PM 23.5–24.6) – Emergency storm-damage repairs near Chezem Road Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299VA
Mendocino County
Route 1 (PM 60.2–62.6) – Utility work in Fort Bragg from Noyo River Bridge 10-176 to Pudding Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C1PA
Route 1 (PM 69.2–69.6) – Utility work from Old Smith Ranch Trail to Ten Mile River Bridge 10-027 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. One-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA
Route 1 (PM 75.9–76.2) – Emergency work south of Westport from Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook continues. One-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA
Route 1 (PM 77.1) – Utility work in Westport at Pacific Avenue continues. One-way traffic control from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA
U.S. 101 (PM 50.8–51.5) – Road work north of Willits near Schow Road continues. Lane closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101GA
U.S. 101 (PM 57–64.9) – Road work from north of Junction Route 162 to south of Sherwood Road continues. Lane closures. Expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC
U.S. 101 (PM 72.1–72.7) – Emergency work north of Laytonville at Woodruff Drive continues. Lane closures. Expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#T101GA
U.S. 101 (PM 86.5–87.5) – Emergency work south of Leggett continues. Lane closures. Expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T101GA
Route 162 (PM 0.3–3.9) – Tree work from Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-19 to Call Box 162-39. One-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P162AA
Route 162 (PM 7.9–8.4) – Bridge work at Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA
Route 162 (PM 15.9–19.4) – Road work from Middle Fork Eel River Bridge 10-252 to west of Sand Bank Creek begins Friday, Dec. 26. One-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA
Route 175 (PM 6.2–6.4) – Road work east of Hooper Ranch Road Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. One-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C175HA
Items in bold indicate updates from the previous week.
The following scheduled roadwork has been verified at the time of release. Please keep in mind work is weather permitting and subject to change. For updates to this list, visit: QuickMap at
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