NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans Maintenance forces to respond to emergency situations.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Emergency repair work from Mendocino County Line to Scott Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Electrical work from Long Valley Road to Route 53 South will occur on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20. Lane closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 53

– Electrical work at Ogulin Canyon Road to Route 53 South will occur on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20. Lane closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Fire Damage repair work near Mathews Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Lake County Sanitation has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sewer work from Socrates Mine Road to Dry Creek Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Signal Creek Road to occur on Monday, Nov. 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Geotechnical work from Navarro Ridge Road to Albion will end on Tuesday, Nov. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays.

– Storm damage repair work at Blue Slide Gulch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Blue Side Gulch to Beach Access Road to occur on Tuesday, Nov. 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge work at the South Fork of the Eel River Bridge will conclude on Friday, Nov. 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 20

– Bridge work from Access Road to Road 260 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Emergency work from Reeves Canyon Road to Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect 24 hours a day. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Electrical work at Central Overcrossing to Route 20 East will occur on Friday, Nov. 16, Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20. Lane closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Dora Creek Bridge to occur on Sunday, Nov. 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge work from Bear Pen Undercrossing to Route 271, Reynolds will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge work from Stanley Creek Road Undercrossing to South Fork Eel River Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Emergency work at Piercy will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 162

– Wall work at The Middle Way will continue. One-way traffic control with temporary stop signs will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Emergency work at Lake County Line will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours a day. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 253

– Pavement work from the Route 128 junction in Booneville to the Highway 101 junction will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623) or visit www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1rib.htm.