State Route 299 Repaving Project Will Provide a Smoother Ride for Motorists in Trinity County

Published: Sep 05, 2024

REDDING - Caltrans announced today its crews will begin work on September 9^th to repave a section of State Route 299 (SR 299) near Big Flat in Trinity County, from a half mile east of Skunk Point Campground to the North Fork Trinity River Bridge.

Fully funded by Senate Bill 1 (the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017), the $3.66 million project will significantly improve the ride for motorists and freight carriers between the Central Valley and the coast.

"This stretch of SR-299 establishes a critical link between the northern Central Valley and the state's north coast," said Caltrans District 2 Director Dave Moore. "This project and funding from SB 1 will help keep this connection available for residents and visitors for years to come."

Once work begins, motorists should plan for one-way traffic control with up to 10-minute delays, Mondays - Fridays between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Striping, guardrail, and shoulder work will also be included on the project. No work will be conducted on bridge decks in the project area. J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. is the lead contractor on the project, which is currently anticipated to be completed by mid-October.

Motorists are reminded that the law requires them to slow down, obey temporary speed limit reductions, and drive carefully in and around construction areas.

Construction projects are subject to changes without prior notice. To stay up to date on highway projects, please follow us on Facebookand X (formerly Twitter). Project information can also be found on the District 2 webpage. The public can also call (530) 225-3426 during working hours or send an email to [email protected]. Updated highway conditions for California can be found on QuickMapand on One-Stop-Shopfor the Western U.S.

SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually shared about equally between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly thanks to the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1. To view the latest news and information on SB1 funding and federal infrastructure investments, visit the Rebuilding CA website, which contains data on the state and federal funding. Website visitors can learn more about the different infrastructure programs, track the amount of funding California is receiving, and find projects on an updated interactive map. More information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments is also available at Build.gov.ca.