How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Emergency repairs are under way to replace highway equipment damaged in a wildland fire last month.
In August the Wye Fire destroyed three structures and damaged two others, scorched 7,934 acres and damaged numerous guardrails and highway signs along Highway 20 as it tore through the hills east of Clearlake Oaks.
Caltrans reported that the emergency guardrail reports are taking place from the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 53 east to New Long Valley Road on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel, with Caltrans advising that motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Teichert Construction of Davis is the contractor.
Caltrans spokesman Phil Frisbie said the work is being done on an emergency contract.
He said $1.2 million in state funds set aside for emergency situations had been allocated for the repairs.
Teichert Corp. will continue working until all the repairs are completed or the funds run out, Frisbie said.
Frisbie said all of the work needs to be completed before the winter rains set in.
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