[env-trinity] Caltrans reopens Highway 299 on a limited basis

[Tom Stokely]

http://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_d47a5176-9bfe-11e8-8781-87e863b0a7f7.html
BREAKING
Caltrans reopens Highway 299 on a limited basis

Schedule is subject to change 
   
   - Aug 9, 2018 Updated 5 hrs ago
 While firefighters and other emergency personnel continue efforts to contain the Carr fire, Caltrans District 2 will provide a limited reopening of Highway 299 between Weaverville and Redding. The roadway has been closed at several locations since the fire broke out on Monday, July 23.Effective Thursday, Aug. 9, Highway 299 is open on a limited basis, as follows:*The public can drive through between Trinity Dam Boulevard and JF Kennedy Memorial Road (Whiskeytown Visitor Center) from noon to 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. The highway will remain closed during all other times.*One-Way Traffic Control Operations will be in place. Motorists are to follow a pilot car, slow down, and follow directions. Do not arrive more than 15 minutes early to traffic control. Early arrivals will be turned back.*Motorists are advised of possible significant delays.*This schedule is subject to change at any time.Caltrans, contractors and subcontractors will continue repairing Highway 299 while traffic travels through.These hours pertain to repopulated communities as well. Caltrans, its contractor Tullis Inc. and subcontractors have been working nonstop since Tuesday, July 31, at several stretches of the highway, removing thousands of burnt trees deemed hazardous to the traveling public, replacing several miles of damaged guardrail, road signs, and culverts, along with dozens of crews from utility companies who are repairing key infrastructure.“In the aftermath of the Carr fire, all agencies involved are doing their best to manage this critical situation,” says Dave Moore, Caltrans District 2 director. “Caltrans has been focusing on reopening State Route 299 as soon as possible and at a point when we deem it safe for the traveling public.”Caltrans continues asking for the public’s patience and understanding. Caltrans is committed to informing the public as often as possible.Caltrans District 2 is informing the public through the “Caltrans District 2” page on Facebook and “@CaltransD2” on Twitter, via its website, the 530-225-3452 hotline and our one-on-one customer service via telephone to those who call 530-225-3426 during business hours.


-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://www2.dcn.org/pipermail/env-trinity/attachments/20180809/50ceb882/attachment.html>