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California Honors Caltrans Workers for Acts of Heroism
California recognized three Caltrans employees with the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor, the highest honor bestowed to public servants who perform extraordinary acts of heroism above and beyond the normal call of duty and at great risk to their…
Intermittent Lane and Shoulder Closures on US 101 in Santa Barbara Set to Begin Week of June 14
A guardrail and rumple strip project on US 101 near the Casitas Pass off-ramp in Santa Barbara is set to begin overnight Sunday, June 14. Travelers may encounter overnight intermittent southbound US 101 lane closures near the Casitas Pass off-ramp…
Ramp and Lane Closures On Highway 101 Through Buellton Begins This Week
Construction crews will continue on a multi-year maintenance project in Buellton which will result in a continued lane reductions along northbound and southbound Highway 101. Beginning on Monday, June 8, travelers through Buellton will be reduced to one-lane in each…
Highway 1 Shoulder Widening Project Between Orcutt and Guadalupe Set To Start On Monday, June 8
A project to widen shoulders and improve safety on 13 miles of Highway 1 between Orcutt and Guadalupe is set to begin Monday, June 8. Travelers will encounter one-way reversing traffic control Monday thru Thursday from 4 am to 6 am,…
Caltrans Awards $23 Million to Strengthen Climate Resiliency and Improve Safer Mobility for All Californians
Caltrans announced it has awarded $23.6 million in planning grants to 58 local projects statewide that will enhance climate resiliency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and increase natural disaster preparedness throughout California. The projects selected focus on multimodal…
Five Cities Project Construction Delays Expected May 29th during the 40th Annual Classic Car Show in Pismo Beach
Travelers are advised to plan ahead and expect delays in Pismo Beach from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, due to increased traffic associated with the 40th Annual Pismo Beach Classic Car Show and ongoing construction for the Five…
Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade Will Result In Closure of Highway 135 On Saturday, May 30
The Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade event will result in the closure of Highway 135 between Battles Road and Fessler Street on Saturday, May 30 from 7:30 am to 3 pm. Detour and road closure signs will be in…
Tourism on Big Sur is surging Since Reopening of Highway 1
Destinations along famed route experiencing economic resurgence since the reopening of the highway by Caltrans in January Against the backdrop of California’s picturesque, world-renowned coastal views along Highway 1, tourists are returning in considerable numbers from Carmel to Cambria—fueling a…