Highway 36 paving project in Tehama County begins

The California Department of Transportation and Knife River Construction are preparing to begin work on the Budden Canyon Overlay Project on Highway 36 in Tehama County.

The $2.65 million project will provide a thin hot mix asphalt overlay with areas of concrete dig outs on SR 36 near Platina, from 3.3 miles west of Vestal Road to 2.3 miles east of Dry Creek Bridge. The project will also include shoulder backing, upgrading guardrail to meet current standards and the removal and replacement of thermoplastic markings and striping.

Construction activities are currently planned to start Monday, Aug. 19. Motorists will encounter one-way traffic control with up to 10-minute delays, Mondays through Thursdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Fridays between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive carefully in and around construction areas, follow speed limit reductions in place,and allot extra time for delays. The project is currently anticipated to be completed by early October.

Construction projects are subject to changes without prior notice. Caltrans and its contractors do our best to keep the public informed. To stay up to date on highway projects, follow Caltrans on Facebook and 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 D2PIO@dot.ca.gov.

Updated highway conditions for California can be found on QuickMap and on One-Stop-Shop for the Western U.S.

For more information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov and Build.gov.ca.