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

[Colleen OSullivan]

Thanks for that, Tom.

Colleen

On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 4:37 PM, Tom Stokely <tstokely at att.net> wrote:

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