Roads & Transportation
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Caltrans asks public to choose between five Albion Bridge designs for replacement and nixes discussion of rehabbing the old bridge
The state agency did most of the talking at packed public meeting at Whitesboro Grange. The post Caltrans asks public…
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Albion Bridge Stewards to confront Caltrans at meeting Tuesday about plan changes for the iconic bridge
To rehab or replace? Replace it is. The post Albion Bridge Stewards to confront Caltrans at meeting Tuesday about plan…
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Research towers measuring forest ecology, climate change are being installed in Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Hiking and biking Road 510 is closed from Aug. 1 to Nov. 1. The post Research towers measuring forest ecology,…
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Vandals hijack electronic highway sign, beam racist message at Mendocino County drivers
Saoirse Byrne was on her way home to Boonville at about 9 p.m. Saturday when she saw a horrifying message…
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18th Annual Fort Bragg Car Show attracts the most vehicles and spectators ever
Father’s Day weekend event benefits Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund The post 18th Annual Fort Bragg Car Show attracts the most…
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State Parks reopens MacKerricher road on Easter Sunday, in addition to other storm-closed parks
Padlocks of “love,” downed trees, sand-drowned roads all present problems The post State Parks reopens MacKerricher road on Easter Sunday,…
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Popular Adventist Health hospital technician killed in head-on crash
FORT BRAGG, 4/5/24 — About four years ago, Mario Bracamontes and Azucena Perez found the dream town where they could…
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State reveals plan to remove lead-contaminated soil under Salmon Creek Bridge
Public comment period runs through April 22, and a Zoom hearing happens April 11. The post State reveals plan to…
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Manual breach of Navarro River sandbar raises issues bigger than traffic
A natural sandbar could block the highway again by the end of the year. The post Manual breach of Navarro…
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Pudding Creek Bridge reopening celebration marks third major bridge upgrade of the century on the coast
But the next two bridge replacement projects face stiff resistance The post Pudding Creek Bridge reopening celebration marks third major…
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Election night Fort Bragg votes overwhelmingly support street tax
County expects to certify Tuesday’s vote by Nov. 17. The post Election night Fort Bragg votes overwhelmingly support street tax…
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Skunk Train’s motion to delay lawsuit with Fort Bragg prompts misunderstanding
Company Store owner claims the motion killed deal to sell building to railroad. The post Skunk Train’s motion to delay…
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Caltrans will close Pudding Creek Bridge to all traffic during nights on Sept. 6 & 7
In surprise, Caltrans unveils scenic railing that depicts salmon The post Caltrans will close Pudding Creek Bridge to all traffic…
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No Pudding Creek Bridge closure this week
Locals find the 24-hour light control less onerous than flaggers The post No Pudding Creek Bridge closure this week appeared…
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Fort Bragg City Council directs staff to put street repair sales tax on November ballot
Tax has been renewed for two decades, but this time it won’t expire. The post Fort Bragg City Council directs…
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Single lane starts Monday on Fort Bragg’s Pudding Creek Bridge, will last till Aug. 29
Residents north of the bridge fear long waits. What will happen when the bridge is closed entirely for 10 nights?…
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City of Fort Bragg will seek half-cent street repair sales tax renewal in November
Streets have improved dramatically in 20 years of using the tax The post City of Fort Bragg will seek half-cent…
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Caltrans to discuss delays at Pudding Creek Bridge at virtual meeting on May 31
The city is also improving sidewalks along Highway 1. The post Caltrans to discuss delays at Pudding Creek Bridge at…
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Skunk Train property sells for $4.15 million in internal transfer to sister company that operates freight rail shipping
Could sale be to make case that the line is a public utility? Our reporter looked into the situation. The…
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Q&A: Caltrans’ Manny Machado explains priorities in bridge repairs and widening projects
Railings, seismic safety and funding considerations guide Caltrans bridge repairs. The post Q&A: Caltrans’ Manny Machado explains priorities in bridge…
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