The California Department of Transportation reports it began paving operations for the Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project along State Route 36 in Lassen and Plumas counties May 19. The project includes multiple locations from Melissa Avenue in Chester to just east of Red River Canal in Westwood.
The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate the pavement along SR 36. This will be accomplished by reconstructing the full depth of the existing roadway along some portions while widening the shoulders to 8 feet. In other locations the project will mill and overlay the roadway and widen shoulders to 4 feet. Other parts of the project will include guardrail replacement, culvert work, rumble strips and signage.
Traffic control is in effect Monday through Friday from dawn to dusk. Motorists should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. 24-hour traffic control will be needed on unpaved surfaces. The Lake Almanor Safety Roadside Rest Area near Chester will remain closed until at least July 1.
This $49.8 million project includes 170 working days, with most nights requiring traffic control. The bulk of construction is expected to be completed in the spring and summer as weather permits.
Contractor Hat Creek Construction and Materials Inc., North Region Construction and Caltrans District 2 thank the public and local communities for their patience during the construction of the project.
