Caltrans begins construction on Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project

Caltrans will begin paving operations for the Chester Causeway Rehabilitation Project along Highway 36 in Lassen and Plumas counties on May 19. The project is located at 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 Highway 36 in Plumas and in Lassen counties. This will be accomplished by reconstructing the full depth of the existing roadway along some portions while widening the shoulders to eight feet. In other locations the project will mill and overlay the roadway and widen shoulders to four feet. Other parts of the project will include guardrail replacement, culvert work, rumble strips and signage.

Traffic impact
Traffic control is in effect from dawn to dusk Monday through Friday. Motorists should expect delays near the aforementioned vicinity on Highway 36 of up to 15 minutes. 24-hour traffic control will be needed on unpaved surfaces.

Notes
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.