The California Department of Transportation reports it has begun preliminary tree work for the Almanor West Rehabilitation Project along State Route 89 in Plumas County. The project is located near Canyondam from just north of the Lake Almanor Spillway to SR 36. Additional construction activities may occur as well, pending weather.
Caltrans said the purpose of the project is to improve safety, driver comfort and ride quality and reduce the maintenance needs of the roadway. Shoulders will be widened to a minimum of 4 feet from post mile 30.2 to PM 39.0, and 8 feet from PM 39.0 to PM 42.2.
Traffic control is in effect Monday through Friday from dawn to dusk. Motorists should expect delays near the aforementioned vicinity on SR 89 of up to 15 minutes. At times, 24-hour traffic control is required if traffic is on an unpaved surface.
This $43.5 million project includes 160 working days, with all working days requiring traffic control. The bulk of construction is expected to commence in the spring and summer as weather permits, said Caltrans.
Dig It Construction Inc., North Region Construction and Caltrans District 2 thank the public and local communities for their patience during the construction of the project.
Information provided by California Department of Transportation District 2
